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  • Ravinia ticket sign ups now closed

    Thank you to everyone who signed up to enter the Ravinia Words + Music ticket lottery. We have received an unprecedented number of ticket requests and will contact those selected. Sign ups are now closed. 


    • If selected in the drawing, you will receive an email from the library within 48 hours of the sign-up window closing. 

    • If not selected, you will not hear back from Ravinia or the library. 

    • If you are selected to receive tickets, two printed tickets for the show selected will be held at the library’s drive-up window. **

    • Please pick up your tickets as soon as

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  • Stream music now using hoopla

    Never be without something to read, watch or listen to! Use your library card to access the library's hoopla database and conveniently stream or download something to read, watch or listen to anywhere, anytime.

    In addition to thousands of books and movies, hoopla provides access to music of all sorts. You can easily listen to the latest releases from musicians such as Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Chappell Roan and more. Unlike other hoopla formats, music titles are added to hoopla on their release day so library cardholders don't have to wait to listen to the next best

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  • New library exhibit weaves together community, craftivism

    The Arlington Heights Memorial Library celebrated the art of making with the grand opening of its newest exhibit, Community & Craftivism, showcasing how art can become an opportunity to build community and advocate for change, one stitch at a time. 

    Partners, community members and more stopped by the library on Thursday, June 12 to be among the first to view the exhibit including community-driven quilts, art projects created through craftivism and more, all curated by the library in partnership with artist and activist Shannon Downey. In the spirit of community, 279 people contributed to the pieces that are on display

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NEW TO THE LIBRARY

Misophonia
Vowinckel, Dana, 1996-
It's another scorching summer in Chicago, and fifteen-year-old Margarita is spending her vacation as usual, under the not-so-watchful eyes of her aging maternal grandparents. All told, the plucky teen would much rather be at home in Germany, exploring Berlin with her best friend, Anna, or with Avi, her doting Israeli father, a cantor at their local synagogue with whom she has shared a special bond ever since her mother, Marsha, abandoned the family. Instead, she's stuck halfway around the world, homesick and tortured by the sound of her grandparents' chewing. But when arrangements are made behind her back for her to meet Marsha in Israel before returning to Germany, Margarita is blindsided. She wants no part of this overdue reconciliation with a mother she hardly knows. When her mother fails to show, however, things go awry. Meanwhile, in Germany, Avi tries to fill the hole left by Margarita's absence with a trip of his own, embarking on a personal journey, both hope-inducing and despairing. Expertly straddling the two narratives of daughter and father, Misophonia is a graceful exploration of imperfect family relationships and larger cultural displacement
La casa en Mango Street
Cisneros, Sandra,
La casa en Mango Street es la extraordinaria historia de Esperanza Cordero. Contado a través de una serie de viñetas --a veces desgarradoras, a veces profundamente alegres-- es el relato de una niña latina que crece en un barrio de Chicago, inventando por sí misma en qué y en quién se convertirá. Pocos libros de nuestra era han conmovido a tantos lectores
Of silver and secrets
Griep, Michelle,
"In 1889 Cambridge, Eva Inman is left desperate for funds to care for her blind sister and the family estate after her father's death. Upon discovering an artifact, she hires estranged friend Bram Webb, a Roman archeology expert, to excavate the land in pursuit of more relics. Will their past and shared secrets thwart their emerging love?"--
Garfield. Bacon me drool
Davis, Jim, 1945 July 28-
"While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagna, he also believes in making time for bacon, and lots of it. Fans of the fat cat won't want to be disturbed as they happily devour this latest batch of scrumptious comics." --
Everything's coming up Rosie
Walsh, Courtney, 1975-
Rosie Waterman has one dream: to become a working actor. But lately, that hasn't been working out. When she loses her apartment and her job on the same day, she does what she always does--puts herself out there, ready to find the next big thing. But a trip home makes her realize that while she's been struggling to make this dream come true, all her friends have become real adults with careers and weddings and babies on the way. Rosie's been at this for years, and she has nothing to show for it. But how does she simply let go of her dream?
Along came amor
Daria, Alexis,
"After Ava Rodriguez's now-ex-husband declares he wants to 'follow his dreams'--which no longer include her--she's left questioning everything she thought she wanted. So when a handsome hotelier flirts with her, Ava vows to stop overthinking and embrace the opportunity for an epic one-night-stand. Roman Vázquez's sole focus is the empire he built from the ground up. He lives and dies by his schedule, but the gorgeous stranger grimacing into her cocktail inspires him to change his plans for the evening. At first, it's easy for Roman to agree to Ava's rules: no strings, no feelings. But one night isn't enough, and the more they meet, the more he wants. Roman is the perfect fling, until Ava sees him at her cousin's engagement party--as the groom's best man, no less! Maintaining her boundaries becomes a lot more complicated as she tries to hide their relationship from her family, but Roman isn't content being her dirty little secret. With her future uncertain and her family pressuring her from all sides, Ava will have to decide if love is worth the risk--again." -- Provided by publisher
It takes a psychic
Castle, Jayne,
"Two unlikely allies search for the secrets of their pasts while on the run within the Alien world of Harmony in the thrilling new novel by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Castle. Leona Griffin is at the height of her career as a para-archeologist thanks to a recent Underworld discovery. Her high profile attracts the attention of an organization of elite, secretive collectors. They want her to authenticate the artifacts that aspiring members submit as evidence to join their group. The ceremony takes place at a glittering reception where Leona is shocked to discover that one of the relics is a powerful Old-World object known as Pandora's Box. But she's not the only one interested in that artifact. Oliver Rancourt, a man with a unique talent-they say you never see him coming-is also there. Leona knows she must not underestimate him. Attempting to make a discreet exit, she stumbles over the body of a waiter wearing the emblem of a dangerous cult. Before she can alert authorities, a police raid sends the reception into chaos. To avoid being arrested, Leona slips away with Oliver-a risky decision that gets her fired. Now forced to work together, Leona and Oliver pursue an investigation that leads them to the town of Lost Creek where the locals are obsessed with a chilling legend involving a long-dead cult leader and illicit paranormal experiments. But Leona knows the real danger may be the irresistible attraction between herself and Oliver"--
What happens in the Highlands.
Bradley, Anna (Romance fiction writer),
Three unusually gifted sisters in Georgian Scotland must protect their family fortress from those who would steal its rumored treasures--and their hearts--in this sweeping, adventure-filled, new historical romance series. In the months since their father, Rory, died, the MacLeod sisters have had to contend with bands of smugglers convinced he left a treasure buried within the walls of their home at Castle Cairncross. Only the most mystifying occurrences have foiled the thieves--stirring whispers that the sisters are sorceresses. Yet, they have no treasure, nor are they witches. However, each inexplicably possesses a unique ability. The eldest, Catriona, is a brilliant healer and alchemist--a skill she is about to put to unforeseen use... Hamish Muir, the charismatic Marquess of Ballantyne and son of Rory's business partner, has come to claim his share of the treasure. When he spies fiery-haired Cat in the village, he follows her. But the tables turn, and Hamish finds himself at Castle Cairncross--emerging from a daze... Persuaded the castle harbors no treasure, Hamish remains certain Rory hid it somewhere. Cat offers a proposal: She will help Hamish decipher her father's notes if he takes her on the treasure hunt with him--and her sisters are not left alone. Reluctantly, Hamish summons two Lairds to the castle. But as he and Cat set off to navigate a maze of maps and danger, a mutual respect--and attraction--ignites between them. Perhaps the real treasure isn't gold after all . .
Slanting towards the sea
Hilje, Lidija,
"Spanning twenty years and one life-altering summer in Croatia, Slanting Towards the Sea is at once an unforgettable love story and a powerful exploration of what it means to come of age in a country younger than oneself"--
A promise to Arlette
Burdick, Serena,
"With the scope of a saga and the heart of a thriller, this is an evocative historical novel following a married couple whose idyllic 1950s suburban life is threatened by the promises they made during World War II. Sidney and Ida Whipple are living the suburban 1950s American dream, complete with two children and a white picket fence, which didn't seem possible when they first met at the height of WWII in France. Reveling in the present, they can almost convince themselves that their past is behind them. But when their neighbors show off a newly purchased Man Ray photograph, Ida comes face-to-face with the person she loved and lost in the war: Arlette. Only Ida knows the truth about the photograph, and why it can't possibly be authentic. In an attempt to right past wrongs, she travels to California vowing to confront Man Ray. Sidney wakes to find his wife is missing, the photograph in question stolen, and all the secrets they've tried to bury come rushing back. With his daughters in tow, he travels after Ida, hoping to forge a new path together. Instead, their sojourn leads to a shocking discovery that could pull their family apart in this sweeping, unforgettable story about love and friendship, trust and betrayal, and how promises made, broken, and ultimately renewed, can determine our fate"--
Waterline
Mrjoian, Aram,
"In this deeply moving debut, a close-knit Armenian American family grapples with the aftermath of losing one of their own"--
Stuart Woods' Finders keepers
Battles, Brett,
"After attending an Arrington properties meeting on Martha's Vineyard at the group's newest location, The Vineyard Arrington, Stone Barrington returns to New York City to catch up with his old friend Jack Coulter over lunch, who requests Stone's help in settling his niece Sara into city life post-divorce. Always one to please, Stone takes Sara under his wing. But when various men from Sara's past start getting hurt, and Jack's loved ones find themselves a target in a deadly scheme, it's up to Stone to put the pieces together . . . before the shrouded conspirer manages to tear them all apart, permanently"--
El Gran Juego : solo uno puede ganar
Barnes, Jennifer Lynn,
"Bienvenidos al Grandest Game, una deslumbrante competencia que cambiará sus vidas y que está dirigida por el multimillonario Avery Grambs y los cuatro infames hermanos Hawthorne. Diseñado para ofrecer una oportunidad de alcanzar la fama y la riqueza, el juego de este año está limitado a siete afortunados jugadores. Lyra está atormentada por la muerte de su padre y los misterios que dejó atrás. Se dice a sí misma que está jugando al Grandest Game por el premio multimillonario, no por respuestas sobre la participación de la familia Hawthorn en la muerte de su padre y no para enfrentarse al exasperante y enigmático Grayson Hawthorne, quien la rechazó una vez antes. Enfrentándose a Lyra están Gigi, la media hermana de Grayson y un rayo de sol humano que está decidida a demostrar que es capaz de más de lo que nadie le ha dado crédito, y Rohan, que tiene muy poca moral, un conjunto de habilidades peligrosas y eclécticas y ningún futuro, a menos que gane el juego. Lyra, Gigi y Rohan, que se han trasladado a una isla privada llena de lujos y acertijos por resolver, deben hacer lo que sea necesario para superarse entre sí, a un grupo de formidables rivales y a un juego que solo las mentes más brillantes pueden conquistar. A medida que saltan las chispas y los desafíos que ponen a prueba el cerebro llevan a los jugadores al límite, queda claro que todos tienen secretos y que el pasado no permanecerá enterrado para siempre."--Provided by publisher
Pedro Páramo
Rulfo, Juan,
"Vine a Comala porque me dijeron que acá vivía mi padre, un tal Pedro Páramo. Mi madre me lo dijo. Y yo le prometí que vendría a verlo en cuanto ella muriera". Obra maestra del universo literario en español, esta portentosa novela mexicana narra la historia de Pedro Páramo, un caudillo local de quien dependen la vida y la muerte de un pueblo, Comala, y del hijo que va a buscarlo porque así se lo prometió a su madre moribunda. El narrador, Juan Preciado, llega a un pueblo deshabitado pero lleno de susurros, y a través de estos conoce la destrucción que trajo la convulsa pasión de Pedro Páramo hacia Susana San Juan. Publicada en 1955 y aclamada por el público y la crítica, Pedro Páramo representa un cambio radical con la novela realista de la época. "No vayas a pedirle nada. Exígele lo nuestro. Lo que estuvo obligado a darme y nunca me dio ... El olvido en que nos tuvo, mi hijo, cóbraselo caro."--Back cover
The lost masterpiece
Shapiro, Barbara A., 1951-
"In a gripping novel full of plot twists, B. A. Shapiro embeds us in a circle of famous painters in late-nineteenth-century Paris, centering on the anguished Impressionist artist Berthe Morisot--the one woman in their midst who never got her due--and the story of Morisot's great-great-great-great granddaughter, Tamara Rubin, who has inherited a Edouard Manet's Party on the Seine, a painting that completely upends her life. When Tamara inherits Party, she discovers a long-hidden family history replete with unanswered questions: How had it been stolen by the Nazis? How had the painting managed to survive three disasters that destroyed every other artwork around it? And most of all, why had she never known about her ancestor, Berthe Morisot? As the painting begins to metamorphose into darker and more terrifying versions of itself, Tamara's ordinary life is thrown into turmoil. What wounds and resentments plagued Morisot, and to what lengths will her spirit go for revenge?"--

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Gelli Printing for Tweens
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