How do you take an existing product and make it better? Just ask the 29 eighth graders at Thomas Middle School who recently completed a new, 9-week elective focused on three-dimensional printing, research and design. Titled 3D RD, the first-time course challenged the students to create or redesign every day products using 3D technology resources available both at school and at the library including Tinkercad, an online design application, and the Hub’s MakerBot 3D printer.

The course culminated on January 20 when the students presented their final 3D projects before an audience of some 50 parents and teachers. Thomas

 

In recognition of the library's recent five-star rating, Illinois State Representative David Harris delivered a special congratulatory message direct from Springfield to the Library Board of Trustees. Speaking at their monthly meeting on January 20, Harris presented the Illinois House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition to Board President Kerry Pearson and Executive Director Jason Kuhl. The certificate reads:

 

"The 98th General Assembly, House of Representatives, acknowledges Arlington Heights Memorial Library in recognition of receiving a five star rating in Library Journal's national rating of public libraries for seven years in a row."

 

The library was one

 

You can now listen to eAudiobooks through the 3M Cloud Library service, using the updated iOS, Android or PC/Mac app. The eAudiobooks play within the app and can be borrowed for two weeks, just like regular eBooks. Simply look for the “Introducing Audiobooks” shelves on the “Featured” tab of the app.  You can also customize your search results to only show eBooks or eAudiobooks.

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 ages 12 and older, business cardholders and local high school students.

 
 

 

 

 

 

Oculus Rift, the future of 3D virtual reality and interactive video gaming, has arrived at the library. On Saturday, December 13 more than 115 customers, of all ages, dropped by the Marketplace for a hands-on demonstration of the head-mounted virtual reality device. Resembling a pair of ski goggles, the Oculus Rift headset displays a 3D experience that makes you feel like you're part of the game. Nearly 40 people had the opportunity to try it out first-hand. Here are some of their reactions:

 

“IT WAS AWESOME!!!”

 

New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger took center stage Tuesday night and shared insights about his book Ordinary Grace, the selection for One Book, One Village, the library's first community read. An audience of 200 Arlington Heights residents filled the Hendrickson Room to hear Krueger in an interview-style program led by Info Services Advisor Barb Weiner. Their candid 60-minute conversation was followed by questions from the audience. Attendees also had an opportunity to meet the author during a book sale and signing.

 

An Evening With William Kent Krueger capped off a day-long visit by the

 

William Kent Krueger, the author of Ordinary Grace, the pick for the library's first One Book, One Village community-wide reading program, kicked off his much-anticipated visit today, Tuesday, October 28, with a stop at Rolling Meadows High School.  Krueger met with about 100 students who read Ordinary Grace as part of their summer reading for school.

 

Tonight, Krueger will speak at two sold-out events at the library: an author dinner with local book club members and An Evening With William Kent Krueger, an interview-style program to be held in the Hendrickson Room for an audience of 200 Arlington

 

Arlington Heights resident Isabel Frye celebrated her 9th birthday in a very fun and creative way on Saturday, October 25. Her parents planned a scavenger hunt and hid clues at five stops around town including the library. The 10 party goers descended on Kids’ World mid-afternoon and after some quick sleuthing on the computer, they discovered their next clue – a scroll hidden inside a children’s book featuring The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe. The cryptic message directed the kids to a different section of the library where a costumed Edgar (Isabel’s uncle) presented a very special and theatrical