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Jason Miller, personal trainer and owner of Fitness 19; Tom Jordan, RD and trainer from First Health Associates a sports MD will talk about pre- and post-workout nutrition along with demonstrations of workouts. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
Date and time: Tuesday, May 29, 7–8 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room North
Bruce Bixler from Optimizing Social Media is back with highlights from his previous LinkedIn programs. He will cover how to establish a sound LinkedIn profile that stands out and how to use the tools and applications of LinkedIn. Co-sponsored with the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights.
Learn about the latest technology tools and how they can enhance your life. Representatives from the library, the Apple Store and Best Buy will be available to give you a hands-on demonstration of tablets, smartphones, digital SLRs, eReaders, our digital Studio and more. Enter the drawing to win a $50 Best Buy or $50 Apple gift card.
Date and time: Saturday, May 19, noon–4 p.m.
Location: First Floor
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For the past 20 years, the library has set aside the month of May for displaying student artwork from all nine District 25 schools both in the gallery area and display cases on the first floor. The works highlight the art units and artistic techniques that students have learned throughout the current school year. Children enjoy bringing their families to the library to view their masterpiece and those of their classmates. We invite you to stop by this month and see the students’ accomplishments.
Learn how to post text, photos, quotes, links, music and videos with Tumblr, a popular microblogging and social networking site. Registration is limited to A.H. cardholders only.
Date and time: Wednesday, May 23, 2–3 p.m.
Location: Training Center
Learn about databases and other online tools to help you research companies, work on your resume, update your job skills and search for jobs. For more information, contact Shannon Scanlan, Business Services Librarian, 847-870-3642 or sscanlan@ahml.info.
Date and time: Tuesday, May 22, 10–11am.
Location: Business Center
Learn the different parts of the computer, such as the processor, video card, memory, and hard drive, and go through the process of buying a computer step by step. A.H. library card not required.
Date and time: Tuesday, May 22, 7–8 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Join us for a panel presentation of green vendors who will share tips for summer and future party planning with an environmentally friendly focus. From the invitations to the food to the decorations, come hear the pros and cons of green parties, how to prioritize and the costs associated.
Date and time: Sunday, May 20, 2–3:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Read more about green party planning on our Green Choices blog.
Alliant Credit Union Foundation generously donated the first four seasons of Biz Kid$ to the Kids’ World department at the library. Biz Kid$ is an Emmy Award winning public television series that teaches kids about making and managing money.
Pictured above are Alliant Credit Union Foundation Vice President Wayne Rosenwinkel and Arlington Heights Memorial Library Public Services Supervisor Tina Martin.
Click on the links below to reserve a copy of Biz Kid$ from our catalog.
Biz Kid$ – Season 1
Biz Kid$ – Season 2
Biz Kid$ – Season 3
Biz Kid$ – Season 4
Learn about tools and software to create professional presentations for your business. Topics will include content ideas, adding transitions and animation and how to use PowerPoint, Prezi, Slideshare, Keynote and more.
Dates and times: Monday, May 14, 7–8 p.m. or Tuesday, May 15, 10–11 a.m.
Location: Business Center
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Register for May 15
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