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Potts & Pans will provide an entertaining and educational event while showcasing the many facets of the steel pan (also commonly called the steel drum). Listen to the music, discover the evolution of the instrument and then try your hand at playing on the steel pan.
Date and Time: Saturday, May 18 2–4 p.m.
Location: Marketplace
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Drop in to learn how the library can help with your homeschooling needs. Tour the newly renovated areas, included the Studio. Learn how to get creative with video, music, graphic design and more. Join us for snacks and conversation with other homeschooling families. For all ages.
Date and Time: Monday, May 20, 2–4 p.m.
Location: Lindsey Room
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Evidence of the Emerald Ash Borer's infestation can be seen throughout Arlington Heights. Scott Schirmer, Plant and Pesticide Specialist with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, will discuss new research and the possibility of preserving your neighborhood's trees through the village's COSTSHARE program. Dru Sabatello, Arlington Heights Forester, will present an update on the status of EAB in Arlington Heights.
Date and Time: Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Looking for your German ancestors? Do very few records exist for them? Are there multiple people with identical names? Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, a certified genealogist, will show you how to expand your research to find those elusive ancestors.
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 21, 7-9 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
With the recent remake of The Great Gatsby movie and Downton Abbey's popularity, the Roaring Twenties are in the spotlight. Presenter Annette Baldwin will discuss how fashion, architecture, the decorative arts, fine art, theater, and the movies were inextricably linked. Sample garments of the time period will be on display.
Date and Time: Sunday, May 19, 2–3:30 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Room
Student art masterpieces from Arlington Heights School District 25 are currently displayed in the Marketplace and first floor lobby display cases throughout the month of May. Families and friends of the students selected for the exhibit were invited to attend the school-sponsored reception which was held May 1 at the library. All nine schools within District 25 are participating in this exhibit. Artwork showcased are examples selected by art teachers to represent some of the art units and artistic techniques students have learned throughout the 2012-2013 school year. The exhibit is open for public viewing during regular library hours.
Join Writer's Ink, our monthly writing group for aspiring writers, ages 18 and up. The group now meets in the new Cardinal Room, located just inside the Dunton Street entrance. Come share your own work or contribute to the conversation providing constructive feedback to other writers. Register for each meeting.
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, May 8 and June 12, 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Room
Are you interested in creating a marketing video for your small business? We can help! Contact Business Services Librarian Shannon Scanlan at sscanlan@ahml.info, or Business Services Advisor Julie Kittredge at jkittredge@ahml.info. Check out the new spotlight video created for local business, Paper Crown.Gallery. Learn more about our services for small businesses on our Business page.
Come explore our re-designed digital media lab, the Studio, and get creative. Interested in making your own movie or music video, or maybe you would like to touch up some old family photos? Make a reservation for up to two hours at a time or drop in. If you need help with your project, you can make an appointment for one-to-one assistance. Learn more about the Studio. Funded by the Friends of the LIbrary.
Available for Arlington Heights residents age 12 and older, business cardholders and local high school students.
AHML cardholders can get the online edition of over a hundred different titles delivered right to their PC or mobile device for free by using Zinio, the library's digital magazine service. Better still, there's no due dates or borrowing limits to worry about. Visit our eBooks and Downloads page to learn more about using Zinio.
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