What's Up at the Library?
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.
Children will learn how to interact safely with dogs and how to read canine body language. Therapy dogs will show off skills such as jumping through hoops, playing musical instruments and bowling. For ages 4 and up.
Date and Time: Friday, May 24, 1 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Evidence of the Emerald Ash Borer's infestation can be seen throughout Arlington Heights. Scott Schirmer, Plant and Pesticide Specialist with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, will discuss new research and the possibility of preserving your neighborhood's trees through the village's COSTSHARE program. Dru Sabatello, Arlington Heights Forester, will present an update on the status of EAB in Arlington Heights.
Date and Time: Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Join us for a screening of this Oscar-winning account of the later life of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Daniel Day-Lewis, this film is rated PG-13. Running Time: 150 minutes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Date and Time: Friday, May 31, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Participate in free activities and seminars; attendees will be registered for prize drawings held throughout the morning.
8:30-9:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast, hand
massages, blood pressure & BMI screenings
9:30-10:30 a.m.: Positive Aging; Dr. Roger
Weise from Alexian Brothers
10:30 -11 a.m.: Put Fitness First; daily tips
from AHPD fitness instructor Peggy Oddo
11-11:30 a.m.: Healthy Cooking for One or
Two; cooking demo by Mariano's Peggy
Balboa, RD
Sponsored by AHML and other community agencies serving older adults. No registration required, but some activities may have limited openings. For more information, contact the Senior Center at 847 253-5532.
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 29, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights
Student art masterpieces from Arlington Heights School District 25 are currently displayed in the Marketplace and first floor lobby display cases throughout the month of May. Families and friends of the students selected for the exhibit were invited to attend the school-sponsored reception which was held May 1 at the library. All nine schools within District 25 are participating in this exhibit. Artwork showcased are examples selected by art teachers to represent some of the art units and artistic techniques students have learned throughout the 2012-2013 school year. The exhibit is open for public viewing during regular library hours.
Join Writer's Ink, our monthly writing group for aspiring writers, ages 18 and up. The group now meets in the new Cardinal Room, located just inside the Dunton Street entrance. Come share your own work or contribute to the conversation providing constructive feedback to other writers. Register for each meeting.
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, May 8 and June 12, 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Room
Are you interested in creating a marketing video for your small business? We can help! Contact Business Services Librarian Shannon Scanlan at sscanlan@ahml.info, or Business Services Advisor Julie Kittredge at jkittredge@ahml.info. Check out the new spotlight video created for local business, Paper Crown.Gallery. Learn more about our services for small businesses on our Business page.
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 age 12 and older, business cardholders and local high school students.
AHML cardholders can get the online edition of over a hundred different titles delivered right to their PC or mobile device for free by using Zinio, the library's digital magazine service. Better still, there's no due dates or borrowing limits to worry about. Visit our eBooks and Downloads page to learn more about using Zinio.
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