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  • Third grader wins inaugural Library President for a Day Contest

    The Arlington Heights Memorial Library announced the winner of its inaugural Library President for a Day Contest on Monday, November 4 during the Board of Library Trustees Committee of the Whole Meeting. Congratulations to Westgate Elementary third grader Hayden Kaufman on winning the coveted position of Library President for a Day. Kaufman was one of over 40 students in grades K-8 from various schools in the area who submitted a contest entry. 

    As part of the “presidential perks” for winning the contest, Kaufman kicked off the meeting with a roll call, led the board meeting attendees in the Pledge of

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  • The Collected Regrets of Clover takes center stage with author Mikki Brammer

    How do you live a beautiful life with few regrets? That was the question on everyone’s mind the past few months as the library celebrated its 11th One Book, One Village (OBOV) community read, which culminated Thursday with An Evening with Mikki Brammer, an event that brought Arlington Heights together through tears, laughter and meaningful conversation. 

    Cellist Lilianna Zofia Wosko provided music as 230 attendees filled the library’s Hendrickson Room on October 24 to hear Brammer speak about her first novel, The Collected Regrets of Clover. Brammer was joined in conversation with Death Café facilitator Rebekka James. 55 viewers also

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  • Salute Our Veterans through library programs, booklists

    Library staff have planned several upcoming events and a list of book recommendations in recognition of Veterans Day, November 11. 

    Salute Our Veterans
    Monday, November 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. / First Floor / Register
    Celebrate the Veteran or active military member in your life by creating a suncatcher for our community-created exhibit. Bring or print a copy of a photo of your Veteran and add eye-catching colors for our suncatcher exhibit. Additional art supplies provided by the library. Exhibit organized in partnership with SALUTE, INC., a local nonprofit providing for the financial, physical and emotional needs of injured military service members

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NEW TO THE LIBRARY

Persona non grata
O'Sullivan, Brian,
Quint Adler begins investigating the murder of a close friend, only to discover a second and a third murder, all in need of solving
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928
A ne'er-do-well exploits his gentle daughter's beauty for social advancement in this masterpiece of tragic fiction. Hardy's 1891 novel defied convention to focus on the rural lower class for a frank treatment of sexuality and religion. Then and now, his sympathetic portrait of a victim of Victorian hypocrisy offers compelling reading
Fang fiction
Stayman-London, Kate
"Tess Rosenbloom is used to living in the dark. She's a trauma survivor and chronic insomniac, the night manager of a chic Brooklyn hotel who spends her free time reading Blood Feud, a massively popular book series about two warring clans of vampires trapped on a mysterious Isle. Tess even dabbles in online conspiracies theorizing that the world of Blood Feud is real - it's fun to hunt for clues! But deep down, Tess doesn't believe vampires actually exist... Until one walks through her door. It turns out the sexy villain of Blood Feud is trapped, and his sister is desperate for Tess to help rescue him. Eager to escape her own life, Tess agrees, and soon she's in a fantasia of lavish palaces and dark forests, on a secret island where the sun never shines, everything is magical, and she's surrounded by deadly vampires - and against her better judgment, she's falling in love with one of them. Visiting the world of your favorite story is any fan's dream, but will Tess be able to outrun the demons of her past (and the vampires of her present) before it becomes a nightmare? In this darkly glamorous rom-com, Tess will find out whether it's worth risking her neck-and her heart-for a chance to reclaim her future"--
Snow angels. 2
Lemire, Jeff,
"In Snow Angels Volume 2, the hit series reaches its shocking conclusion! Having just lost their father to the deadly Snowman, sisters Milli and Mae Mae are forced to carry on their quest alone. Traveling farther from the safety of their village, they're taken in by a secret society of Trench dwellers who help them battle The Snowman, and Milli makes a decision that may have fatal consequences for Mae Mae--but sacrifices must be made to unravel the awe-inspiring secret of their family's past!"--Back cover
Masquerade
Fu, Mike, 1985-
"Newly single Meadow Liu is house-sitting for his friend, artist Selma Shimizu, when he stumbles upon The Masquerade, a translated novel about a masked ball in 1930s Shanghai. The author's name is the same as Meadow's own in Chinese, Liu Tian--a coincidence that proves to be the first of many strange happenings. Over the course of a single summer, Meadow must contend with a possibly haunted apartment, a mirror that plays tricks, a stranger speaking in riddles at the bar where he works, as well as a startling revelation about a former lover. And when Selma vanishes from her artist residency, Meadow is forced to question everything he knows as the boundaries between real and imagined begin to blur"--
No one will know
Carlyle, Rose
With a child on the way, Eve Sylvester is hired by wealthy couple Julia and Christopher Hygate as a nanny. But the job seems too good to be true. Arriving with no money or experience, why would they hire her, and why must she stay out of sight?
Lore Olympus. 7
Smythe, Rachel (Comics artist)
The rifts between realms grow ever wider as the temporary shelter Persephone had found in the Underworld is destroyed. Apollo has captured Demeter, turning the fugitive goddess over to Zeus in an attempt to win the king's favor. Persephone and her mother must now stand trial for concealing Persephone's unsanctioned act of wrath--though the goddess of spring feels secure with Hades on her side. But safety is not guaranteed in the world of the gods
Over the edge
Hannon, Irene
"As the sole witness to a murder, Lindsey Barnes is already on edge. Now she's being targeted by someone who wants to discredit her testimony. Or is she? Police detective Jack Tucker must determine if it's true, and if so, who's behind the campaign to destroy her credibility--and perhaps her life"--
A tainted heart bleeds
Barnes, Sophie (Romance novelist),
The continuing story of Adrian Croft and Samantha Carmichael, now Mrs. Adrian Croft, as Adrian, upon discovering Samantha's deception, must consider his actions carefully, and Samantha risks everything to win back Adrian's trust
Being Lili : inspired by a true story of World War II Paris
Pezdirtz, Catherine,
"A story of courage, tragedy, love, and loss, inspired by a true story of Occupied Paris in World War II. Crouched in the bomb bay of an Avro Lancaster, Lillian Jackson wonders why she agreed to this assignment. Since childhood, when her grandmother taught her to speak French and told her stories about Paris, she's wanted to visit the city. Now her dreams are coming true, but not as she imagined. Now she will be parachuting into France to work undercover in the Nazi's Paris office as a French woman named Lili Villon"--
I who have never known men
Harpman, Jacqueline
Deep underground, thirty-nine women live imprisoned in a cage. Watched over by guards, the women have no memory of how they got there, no notion of time, and only a vague recollection of their lives before. As the burn of electric light merges day into night and numberless years pass, a young girl-the fortieth prisoner-sits alone and outcast in the corner. Soon she will show herself to be the key to the others' escape and survival in the strange world that awaits them above ground. Jacqueline Harpman was born in Etterbeek, Belgium, in 1929, and fled to Casablanca with her family during WWII. Informed by her background as a psychoanalyst and her youth in exile, I Who Have Never Known Men is a haunting, heartbreaking post-apocalyptic novel of female friendship and intimacy, and the lengths people will go to maintain their humanity in the face of devastation. Back in print for the first time since 1997, Harpman's modern classic is an important addition to the growing canon of feminist speculative literature
The Christmas crush
Douglas, Noelle,
"Marketing executive Elena Voss's newest assignment for Sparkle Cookie, a large cookie conglomerate, was meant to be a much-needed break from her toxic boss and the stressful city. She never expected to get into a public--and embarrassing--argument with a sexy baker in New Hope, Pennsylvania. But the townsfolk aren't exactly thrilled about a corporate chain bakery coming in to ruin their small-town feel. Lawrence Higgins-and his dog Sugar-have been a beloved staple in New Hope for years. Their bakery specializes in cookies, but with Sparkle Cookie's upcoming grand opening, he's worried about rent spikes and stolen customers. Elena wants to write Lawrence off as an opponent she can crush, but his good looks and passion for baking make it difficult to stay professional. Elena and Lawrence immediately butt heads at a town hall meeting. When a cookie competition makes them join forces, sparks fly, and they find first impressions are often wrong. Can their blossoming connection survive the ensuing cookie war?"--
Hollywood murder mystery
O'Sullivan, Brian,
What I know about you
Chacour, Éric, 1983-
"A heartbreaking tale of a family and an impossible love, torn apart by secrets and traditions in late-twentieth-century Cairo. In a tight-knit Levantine Christian family in 1960s Cairo, Tarek's entire life is written in advance. He'll be a doctor like his father, marry, and have children. Under the watchful eye of the family's strong women, he starts to do just that - until a patient's son, Ali, enters his life and turns it upside down. The two men's unsayable relationship sparks a series of events as dramatic as the Six-Day War and assassination of President Anwar Sadat playing out in the background. The turn of the millennium finds Tarek living as a doctor in Montreal. Someone is writing about him and to him, piecing together a past he wants only to forget. But who is the writer of this tale? And will Tarek figure it out in time? From Cairo's grand boulevards and hidden alleys to Montreal's grim winter, from the reign of Nasser to the early 2000s, What I Know About You tells the heartbreaking story of a family torn apart by an epic love. A bestseller in its original Quebec edition, and the recipient of several awards, including the Prix Femina, What I Know About You is poised to be an international sensation."--
The billionaire experience
Lemmon, Jessica,
Billionaire-turned-author Brody Crane's new home is in need of repairs, so handywoman Reagan Palmer is just what Brody needs--both to repair his home and to complete his heart

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Nov

Professional Headshots: Session 1
- /Training Center

6
Nov

Makerplace Holiday Napkins
- /Makerplace - Sewing and Quilting

6
Nov

Wednesday Fun Night
- /Lindsey Room

6
Nov

Professional Headshots: Session 2
- /Training Center

6
Nov

Professional Headshots: Session 3
- /Training Center

6
Nov

Beginning ESL
- /ESL/Literacy Office
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