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Whether you grew up in Arlington Heights or came here recently, you are invited to share your memories about life, past and present, in Arlington Heights on the library’s new Home Sweet Home site. Home Sweet Home is an online pinboard created to collect pictures, videos and stories that highlight what makes our village unique and unforgettable. It will be a permanent, online destination on our website and is the library’s gift to the community to celebrate our village’s 125th anniversary.
All the information you need to get started can be found on the website under HELP: Getting Started, but if you need assistance, you can schedule an appointment with us. Any other questions about Home Sweet Home can be directed to dwhisler@ahml.info.
First graders, come in and get your picture taken with a book you can read all by yourself! Your photo may be displayed in our I Can Read area. Bring a familiar book to read aloud to a librarian and check in at the Kids' World Desk. Register for the date only, then drop in any time between 6:30 and 7:15 p.m.
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Hear the individual story of Riana Lynn, an Evanston native who interned at the White House during the current presidency while completing a dual master’s in Public Health at Northwestern University. Chuck Osgood, former Chicago Tribune photojournalist and co-author of Sidewalks: Portraits of Chicago, will moderate.
Date and Time: Sunday, November 4, 2 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Join us for a discussion of the very first story, published in 1887, featuring super sleuth Sherlock Holmes. Pick up a copy of the book at Customer Services or download the free eBook. This is the last book discussion in the quasquicentennial series. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Date and time: Wednesday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Board Room
Networking remains the #1 method for sourcing and landing that new job. This presentation looks at both the real and psychological barriers that prevent us from being more effective and confident in networking. Includes practice and table work.
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 16, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room North
Love reading magazines? Try the library’s new Zinio subscription and read them on your iPad, Android tablet or PC. We’ve selected over 100 popular magazines, including Chicago Magazine, Us Weekly, Harvard Business Review, Astronomy, The Food Network Magazine and more. You can read the full-color, cover-to-cover issues as soon as they’re available--no waiting. Intrigued? Visit our eBooks & downloads page under the Borrow menu.
The Village of Arlington Heights invites you to join in its efforts to GO GREEN. Come hear about the latest village and regional programs and learn how you can help make a difference. This program is co-sponsored with the Village of Arlington Heights.
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 9. 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Calling all teen artists! Create your own original design or artwork to enhance the new teen space. The two winning designs will be prominently displayed in the new teen area. Submissions must be 100% original art with no copyright or trademark symbols. Entries may be print or digital. If working on a computer with a paint program like Photoshop, your design must be at least 2,050 pixels wide by 3,650 pixels high. If you draw/paint by hand, then just make sure it's 10.5 inches x 19 inches. The winners will be announced in the next newsletter and displayed in the new teen space. Complete contest details and online entry form are at ahml.info/teens/design.
Designs accepted September 1–October 31
Calling all kindergartners! You and your family are invited to a special open house in your honor. Do a scavenger hunt, have a snack, make a craft and enjoy a story. All kindergartners will receive a special library card pouch. For kindergartners and their families. Drop in
Date and time: Saturday, October 6, 1–3 p.m.
Location: Kids’ World and Lindsey Room
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