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If you are looking for help in updating or putting together a resume, you can get it online. Connect with a certified online tutor for help with resume reviews, job search techniques, and interview preparation, every day from 3 to10 p.m. on our web site. You must be an A.H. cardholder to use this service from home. If you are not an A.H. cardholder, you may come to the Library and use our public computers or sign up at the Welcome Desk for remote access.
For one night, it was like the Masters at the Library, or at least the masters of mini golf. The Library was turned into a very unique mini golf course featuring our extensive collection. The Caddy Stacks mini golf event was a fundraiser for a new aquarium for Kids' World and a chance to see the Library in a whole new way. From the big blue monster that welcomed all to Kids' World to the stunning floral display from Sylvia's Flowers, the entire building was transformed.
We'd like to thank our participants and sponsors for their support of this event. Local businesses and individuals who made contributions include:
Arlington Heights Management Group
Arlington Heights Park District
Arlington Park
Arlington Theaters
Brian Properties
Birch River Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Drost Kivlahan McMahon & O'Connor LLC
Friends of the Library
Javier's Sabor Mexicano & Agave Bar
Meredith Carlton Kramer
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Northwest Speech and Hearing Center Ltd.
Picket Fence Realty
Rolling Green Country Club
Sue Dawson, Attorney
Sylvia's Flowers
3D Interior Remodeling
Tuscan Market & Wine Shop
U Keep Us in Stitches, Inc.
Village Bank & Trust Arlington Heights
Visualedge Creative Services, Inc.
See all the fun in these event photos.Think books like the Encyclopedia of the Renaissance or the Encyclopedia of Popular Music can only be used in the Library? Think again! We've made over 5,000 of our specialized dictionaries, indexes and encyclopedias part of our new Research collection. These books can be checked out, renewed and even requested online. Come in and check it out!
Date and time: Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m.-noon
Location: Training Center
Do you have a technology question such as what is a flash drive? How do I prevent spam in my email? How do I set up a Flickr account? We may be able to help you. Staff at the Computer Help Desk will be here to answer many of your questions during our Training Center Open House. We can show you how to fill out online forms, how to change your homepage and even help you with our catalog. We’re sorry but we can’t troubleshoot personal computers or laptops. There's no registration; just stop in.Auction items for the upcoming gala benefitting ABC/25 Foundation and the Arlington Heights Council of PTAs scholarship fund are on display in Kids' World. The items include a painting by Janet McDonnell and students from Thomas Middle School, a painting by Jennifer Schmidt from Patton Elementary School, a quilt by Renee Miller from South Middle School and painted pots by Elisa Zapata from Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary School.
They will auctioned off on Saturday, March 6, at the 5th Annual Scholarship and Grant Gala held in the Metropolis Ballroom.
Date and time: Tuesday, March 9, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Mary Pat Kelly will discuss her novel Galway Bay and the history of Irish Americans. The epic, about a family that left Ireland during the Great Famine to settle in Chicago, is the result of 35 years of research in Ireland and the United States.
Kelly is an award-winning writer/director of documentaries on Irish subjects. She's been an associate producer on Good Morning America and Saturday Night Live, written books on Martin Scorsese, World War II, and Bosnia, and a novel based on her experiences as a former nun - Special Intentions. Register beginning March 1 online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Research shows that children get ready to read years before they start school. You can help your children learn important skills now so they can become good readers later. Learn more by visiting our new Early Literacy pages.Date and time: Tuesday, March 16, 7-9 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Starting your own business is a big step that requires a lot of researching and planning before you go ahead. Our panel of experts includes an entrepreneur, a banker, a business reference librarian and a small business adviser from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College. They will offer their perspectives on the good, the bad and the challenging of making the leap to self-employment. Bring your questions. Regsiter online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Date and time: Monday, April 5, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Gone are the days of finding a job simply by posting your resume on CareerBuilder, emailing former colleagues and trolling company web sites for open slots. Today you need to be on the top three social networking sites, Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook. Talent leader and career strategist Karen Evertsen will discuss how employers and recruiters are using them to find you and your talent to hire. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Looking for information about common diseases and wellness issues? Try Well-Connected, one of the Library’s databases which has in-depth reports discussing the latest treatments, causes, symptoms, tests, and preventative measures for about 100 health conditions. The reports are reviewed by a board of physicians from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
This database is available through our web site under “Research.” Click on “Databases A-Z” and then select Well-Connected. You need to be an A.H. cardholder to use it outside of the Library.
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