Posts tagged with "In the news"
ABC/25 Foundation Auction Items on Display
Posted by daccurso on 02/18/10
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.
ALA Names Top Books of 2010
Posted by daccurso on 01/10/11
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, videos and audiobooks for children and young adults at its Midwinter Meeting in San Diego.
Here are some of the 2011 award winners:
John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature
Moon Over Manifest written by Clare Vanderpool
Newbery Honor Books
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm
Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus
Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night written by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Rick Allen
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children
A Sick Day for Amos McGee illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Caldecott Honor Books
Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children
A Sick Day for Amos McGee illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Caldecott Honor Books
Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Laban Carrick Hill
Interrupting Chicken written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein
Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults
Ship Breaker written by Paolo Bacigalupi
Printz Honor Books
Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults
Ship Breaker written by Paolo Bacigalupi
Printz Honor Books
Stolen by Lucy Christopher
Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King
Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick
Nothing by Janne Teller
Complete list of award-winning books, videos and audiobooks.
Be Idle-Free at the Library
Posted by daccurso on 05/31/12
The library is one of the participants in the village’s new Idle Free Arlington campaign initiated to educate and raise awareness about the importance of turning off your engine when you’re just sitting in your car. Read our latest Green Choices blog entry to get more information about this new initiative.
Federal 1040 Instruction Booklets
Posted by daccurso on 02/15/11
Our Federal 1040 instruction booklets have arrived! Supplies are limited, so stop in and pick one up while supplies last. Look for the tax forms sign located near the Answer Center.
Green Tip of the Week
Posted by daccurso on 06/03/11
If you are looking for a great opportunity to educate your kids about recycling and conservation, take them to SWANCC’s Open House. It is this Saturday, June 4, at the Glenview Transfer Station located at 1151 N. River Road in Glenview. Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., they can see the garbage being loaded for transport to a landfill and view a variety of exhibits including a compressed natural gas (CNG) recycling truck to demonstrate how recycling is collected.
Learn more on our Green Choices blog.
Haitian Earthquake Relief
Posted by daccurso on 01/14/10
Looking for a way to help out in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti? Check out these links from the Arlington Heights Community Information site to help you decide where to direct your donations:
Better Business Bureau page on evaluating Haiti relief charities
CNN's list of national/international organizations
Daily Herald's list
Scroll down to the "How and Where to Help" section on the lower right. Includes local organizations.
Library Staffers Play Key Role in 125 Celebration
Posted by daccurso on 01/20/12
Wednesday, January 18, marked the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the village of Arlington Heights, and the library played a key role in the village's celebration festivities.
Thanks to the efforts of Local History and Genealogy Librarian Michael Mulholland and IT Manager Mike Driskell, an antiqued facsimile of the incorporation papers was displayed at the event. The two library staff members traveled to the Cook County archives in Chicago to scan the incorporation document which was then printed on paper that looks like parchment.
Pictured above at the celebration are Executive Director Paula Moore, Michael Mulholland, Mayor Arlene Mulder, Friends of the Library President Stephen Diedrich, Communications and Marketing Director Deb Whisler, and Mike Driskell.
Library staffers Deb Whisler and Mike Driskell were appointed to the Quasquicentennial Committee. The Friends of the Library are also supporting the effort through their purchase of two street banners and a decorated "train" to be displayed this summer at the library. Look for special historical programs this year as well that are funded by the Friends.
Link to Daily Herald article about the event.
Library Voted Chamber Business of the Year
Posted by bbenson on 01/13/12
The library was voted the 2011 Business of the Year by the members of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce at their annual installation and recognition dinner. Celebrating the honor were, front row, Brian Shepard, Mike Driskell, Shannon Scanlan, and Diane Accurso. Back row, Jennifer Nitch, trustee G. Victor Johnson, Deb Whisler, trustee David Unumb, former trustee Jim Bertucci.
"We're honored to receive this award from the business community. We value our opportunity to partner with them," says Deb Whisler, Director of Communications and Marketing.
Whisler was also an honoree. She received the 2011 President's Award from outgoing president Cindee Manaves for her mentoring and continuing contributions to the Chamber of Commerce.
In the coming year, three library staff members will have leadership roles in the Chamber. IT Manager Mike Driskell joins the Board of Directors, Business Librarian Shannon Scanlan will be Co-Chair of the Chamber's Professional Women's Council and Lead Cataloger Jennifer Nitch continues as Chairman of the Young Professionals. We look forward to a great year and continuing a successful collaboration with the business community.
See Daily Herald article.
Programs for Job Seekers in the News
Posted by daccurso on 01/11/12
“They come here first.” Business Services Librarian Shannon Scanlon talks about the library's programs for job seekers in today's Daily Herald. Read more about these programs, which are co-sponsored with Rotary Club of Arlington Heights.
Richard Kong Named Library "Mover and Shaker"
Posted by daccurso on 03/19/12
For 11 years, Library Journal's Movers & Shakers list has been spotlighting librarians and others in the library field who are doing extraordinary work to serve their users and to move libraries and library services forward. This year, Digital Services Manager Richard Kong made the list as one of the tech leaders of 2012.
Read about his technology innovations, including launching the Studio, our new digital media lab.
Congratulations to Richard!
