Library News

Date and time: Friday, March 12, 9:30 a.m. Location: Training Center This slow-paced class is for those who have never used a computer or a mouse. In this class, users will learn the necessary computer skills needed to use the Internet. The skills taught in this class are a prerequisite for taking ...

Time and date: Thursday, March 18, 7–8 p.m. Location: Hendrickson Room Representatives from Kids in Danger, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children by improving product safety, will discuss what to look for when buying toys and products for children. Nursery toys, recalls, and play yard equipment are highlighted.  Register online or ...

Looking for information about common diseases and wellness issues? Try Well-Connected, one of the Library’s databases which has in-depth reports discussing the latest treatments, causes, symptoms, tests, and preventative measures for about 100 health conditions. The reports are reviewed by a board of physicians from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts ...

Date and time: Tuesday, March 16, 7-9 p.m. Location: Hendrickson Room Starting your own business is a big step that requires a lot of researching and planning before you go ahead.  Our panel of experts includes an entrepreneur, a banker, a business reference librarian and a small business adviser from the Illinois ...

Research shows that children get ready to read years before they start school.  You can help your children learn important skills now so they can become good readers later.  Learn more by visiting our new Early Literacy pages.

Date and time: Tuesday, March 9, 7 p.m. Location: Hendrickson Room Mary Pat Kelly will discuss her novel Galway Bay and the history of Irish Americans. The epic, about a family that left Ireland during the Great Famine to settle in Chicago, is the result of 35 years of research in Ireland ...

Auction items for the upcoming gala benefitting ABC/25 Foundation and the Arlington Heights Council of PTAs scholarship fund are on display in Kids' World. The items include a painting by Janet McDonnell and students from Thomas Middle School, a painting by Jennifer Schmidt from Patton Elementary School, a quilt by ...

Date and time: Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m.-noon Location: Training Center Do you have a technology question such as what is a flash drive? How do I prevent spam in my email? How do I set up a Flickr account? We may be able to help you. Staff at the Computer Help ...

If you are looking for some great books for kids of all ages, check out the lists of award-winners on our web site. You can see the latest Caldecott and Newbery Award winners and the nominees for the Rebecca Caudill and Monarch Awards. You'll find even more 2010 award winners on the American Library Association's ...

Seniors, age 60 and older, and disabled persons of any age can get free tax counseling from IRS-trained AARP tax aides. Sign up at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100, or online.  Appointments are available Monday mornings February 22–April 12 at 9:15, 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. in the Hendrickson Meeting Room.

  Date and time: Wednesday, March 10, 1 p.m. Location: Room 172 at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road The Computer Interest Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Senior Center. Novice and experienced computer users are invited to come and discuss their computer problems and learn from each other. There's ...

Date and time: Saturday, March 13, 6:30 or 8:30 p.m. Location: All over the Library Join us after hours at the Library for a great night of mini golf, drinks, snacks and fun! Tickets are $25/person.  Purchase your ticket beginning Thursday, February 18 at 9:00 a.m. You must be 21 and older ...

Putting on a puppet show in Kids' WorldOn February 10, libraries across the state took photos of the happenings - big and small - at their libraries. It was part of an intiative by the Illinois Library Association to show how valuable libraries are to their communities. Putting on a puppet show is ...

Date and time: Wednesday, March 3, 10 a.m. Location: Hendrickson Room North Out of work and thinking of making a career change or just need some guidance in planning your career path during these turbulent economic times? Dr. Michael Mulligan, an author and leader in the career pathing field will cover a ...

Research shows that children get ready to read years before they start school.  You can help your children learn important skills now so they can become good readers later.  Learn more by visiting our new Early Literacy pages.

Research shows that children get ready to read years before they start school.  You can help your children learn important skills now so they can become good readers later.  Learn more by visiting our new Early Literacy pages.

Date and time: Friday, February 19, 7–7:45 p.m. Location: Hendrickson Room Snuggle up at the Library for an evening of bedtime stories and a fun craft. Come in pajamas and bring your favorite furry friend and a blanket. For ages 2–5. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.

Date and time: Wednesday, February 17, 1:30 p.m. Location: Hendrickson Room South  Some of the standard accepted methods of networking lead to less than stellar results. This seminar, presented by human resources expert Bob Podgorski, focuses on how to turn the networking opportunity into a dynamic force that works to your benefit. Techniques ...

  Date and time: Thursday, February 25, 7 p.m. Location: Hendrickson Room Learn how to update your look on a limited budget with some practical tips and ideas from professional fashion consultant Jan Alberts. With a career spanning over 30 years with Neiman Marcus, she will discuss and illustrate new trends for spring ...

"Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government..."--Thomas Jefferson to Richard Price, 1789. The members of the Current Events Group at the Arlington Heights Senior Center strive to stay well-informed and have been doing so each week for more than 20 years. On Thursday, January 28, the ...