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Two Ground-Breaking Services Retired
Two library services that began in the 1980s, Night Owl Reference Service and Library Cable Network, are being retired as of June 30.
Night Owl Reference Service
This service offered answers to questions from Arlington Heights residents after library hours via the phone. The service was discontinued due to a decreasing number of participating libraries and questions answered.
Night Owl paved the way for the next generation of reference service: the Ask Away online chat, which is available 24/7 to Arlington Heights residents. You can also ask a question at the Library by phoning 847-506-2634 and text-messaging.
Library Cable Network
Arlington Heights was a charter member of the Library Cable Network (LCN) Channel 24 which featured videos of programs taped at the Library and its three partnering libraries. In the current economy, the cable production studio could no longer generate enough income to keep the studio operating.
“In the 1980’s, creating a cable TV studio for library programs was visionary,” remarked AHML Director Paula Moore. “Our library was a founding partner in this innovative service designed to make our residents aware of library services. But the times have changed with the arrival of web sites such as YouTube and the hundreds of cable channels now available. It was a business decision to retire the channel and direct our resources to other library services. The Board of Library Trustees and staff thank you for your viewership over the past twenty-six years. It’s been a long and gratifying run.”Ukrainian Librarians Tour the Library
A group of delegates representing the leading library networks of Ukraine visited the Library on Wednesday, April 21, as part of the Open Worlds Program sponsored by the Library of Congress. The group is spending eight days in the Chicago area familiarizing themselves with the work of their American colleagues.
While here, they toured the Library and got an overview of our services and collection. In addition, they met with our volunteer coordinator, Information Services manager, and Kids' World manager who briefed them on their departments and answered the delegates' questions about library services here.Underground Parking Lot Will Be Closed
- Please use the Dunton Avenue entrance while the underground parking lot is being repaved.
- Drive-up reserves will be available at Express Reserves inside the building 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- The Dunton Avenue book drop remains open.
- Please note there is free parking after 12 noon, Monday - Friday, in the Vail Street Commuter Lot across from the library.
- The bookmobile will also be available. Look for the stop nearest you.
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For more information about the library renovation, please visit our renovation page.
Update on Tax Forms at the Library
In the meantime, 2010 Illinois forms and publications are available at the Illinois Department of Revenue website.
Use Language Line for Instant Interpreter
Using the Library can be daunting for those with limited English skills. To make things easier, the Library has instant access to an interpreter through a Language Line telephone located at the Answer Center. The phone connects patrons with an interpreter who can translate their requests and convey them to a staff member. The Language Line service has professional interpreters for 150 languages, and it is available any time the Library is open.Volunteer Program Turns 30
This year is the 30th anniversary of the Library’s volunteer program. At our annual recognition luncheon, generously funded by the Friends of the Library, we celebrated this milestone and honored all our dedicated volunteers who contributed 26,606 hours of service in 2008. Click here to see photos of volunteers who received special recognition.
Volunteers Add Value in our Lives
We Love a Parade!
The Library's new bookmobile made a grand entrance in the July 4 parade. It It rolled down the parade route accompanied by Library trustees, staff members and Junior Library Volunteers who spread the word, "Get the scoop at the Library," and passed out bottles of bubbles shaped like ice cream cones. The giveaways, which were a big hit with young parade goers, were generously funded by the Friends of the Library.We're Three for Three!
For the third year in a row, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library has received a five-star rating in Library Journal's national rating of public libraries, the LJ Index of Public Library Service 2010. Five stars is the highest rating that a library can receive. Only 85 libraries across the country received this rating which is based on the annual number of library visits, circulation, program attendance and public Internet computer use.
More than ever in these difficult economic times, people realize the value of their libraries. Our annual circulation is at an all-time high, and free programs, like our job seekers programs, money talks and cultural programs, have filled our meeting rooms with capacity crowds. We greatly appreciate the support of our community!
Welcome to Our Two Newly Elected Library Trustees
We are happy to welcome to the Library Board, newly elected trustees, Joan Brody Garkisch and Greg Zyck, who were sworn into office on Tuesday, May 21 for a six-year term.
