Posts tagged with "Adults"

Library's five-star rating receives added honor from Springfield

Posted by paichele on 01/21/15

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 of only 21 libraries in the nation to have earned five stars for each of the past seven years. Star ratings are based on the annual number of library visits, circulation, program attendance and public Internet computer use. The library's range of programs for children, teens and adults plus specialized services offered in the library's Business Center and Training Center were key in receiving this distinctive recognition.

"When I heard about the five-star rating I said that's a real achievement," Harris added. "It speaks well of the board, the staff and overall of the community's involvement. Hats off to all of you for what you do."

PHOTO: Left to right - Board President Kerry Pearson, Representative David Harris and Executive Director Jason Kuhl.

Make this summer heart healthy! Join us for two motivational sessions to get started

Posted by aharder on 06/14/17

Heart Healthy Diet

Wednesday, July 19, 2–3:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room North
A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease. Discuss strategies for meeting the recommended diet from the American Heart Association and practical tips for buying and storing produce.
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Let’s Get Physical

Wednesday, August 16, 2–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room North
Did you know 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week, can change your life? Come learn about the cardiovascular benefits and stay motivated to keep moving.

Matinee screenings of award-winning films all summer long

Posted by paichele on 06/23/17

On the fourth Wednesday of the month, enjoy a screening of an Oscar-nominated film on the big screen at the library. Films will be shown in the Hendrickson Room beginning at 1 p.m.

Hacksaw Ridge-June 28
Hacksaw Ridge is the true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of Honor during WWII despite refusing to bear arms on religious grounds. Rated R; 140 minutes.

Jackie-July 26
Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children and define her husband's historic legacy. Rated R; 100 minutes.

La La Land-August 23
Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, the film stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a musician and an aspiring actress who meet and fall in love in Los Angeles. Rated PG-13; 128 min.

More time to make the most of your weekends and visit the library

Posted by paichele on 02/10/17

Following a six-month pilot period, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Board of Trustees voted to extend the library’s weekend hours, remaining open until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and opening the library an hour earlier, at 11 a.m., on Sundays. The cost for the library’s extended hours will be managed within the library’s currently approved budget.

The library’s new hours are:
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

The pilot program was based upon a recent survey of library customers which indicated many residents wished the library offered more hours on the weekends. An extensive study of customer use during the pilot program confirmed these survey results. For example, use of the Studio saw a 67 percent increase in weekend reservations. On average, 165 customers visited the library per hour during the pilot program, using the library during hours the library previously would have not been open.

"These expanded hours stem from the fact that people's lives are busier than ever, and we want to make it as convenient as possible for them to visit the library," said Executive Director Jason Kuhl. “We saw strong use of the library in all areas and are happy to continue this customer service going forward.”

Mysterious Benedict Society author visits the library

Posted by aharder on 10/06/16

New York Times best-selling author Trenton Lee Stewart, author of the Mysterious Benedict Society series, greeted more than 100 fans in the Hendrickson Room recently and talked about his books and his life as a writer. Stewart discussed his favorite books, including Watership Down, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He also talked about The Hobbit and how he wanted all of his books to be like the “Riddles in the Dark” chapter from that book. Stewart made a connection between The Lord of the Rings and his new book, The Secretkeepers, by making comparisons between the ring from Lord of the Rings and the pocket watch from The Secretkeepers and how both can make you invisible. The audience had a good time thinking about what they could do if they were invisible for a day. Customers also enjoyed hearing about Stewart’s inspiration for the Mysterious Benedict Society and the many characters from those books.

Need help with car diagnostics? Check out an Innova scanner.

Posted by aharder on 02/01/17

Need help with car diagnostics? Check out an Innova scanner from the library. The library has two Innova brand auto scanners available for checkout. These auto scanners are the same as those used by mechanics to diagnose problems that set off your check engine light. How does it work? Just plug in the scanner then turn on your car to find out whether it’s an O2 sensor, a faulty gas cap, or something else. Both scanners can be used on cars that have OBD2 technology (1996 & newer). The 3140 scanner can also scan older cars that have OBD1 technology. The 3160 can also diagnose ABS (anti-lock braking systems) and SRS (supplemental restraint systems) errors.

Reserve a scanner by searching for the following items' availability in the library catalog:

Once you've logged into your account, you can place a hold on any item in our collection.

Needle with us at this new drop-in craft group - June 21

Posted by paichele on 06/01/17

Needle crafters of all types and experience levels are welcome to drop in to our crafting group. Relax while working on projects and chatting. No supplies provided, although crafters are welcome to share with each other.

First Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. / Fireplace Area

July 5 and August 2

Third Wednesdays, 1–3 p.m. / Cardinal Room

June 21, July 19 and August 16

Drop in

New film series expands experiences, inspires conversation

Posted by paichele on 05/22/17

Join us for films that introduce a broad variety of experiences and inspire conversation. Each screening is followed by facilitated discussion with your neighbors. All films will be screened in the Hendrickson Room from 7-9 p.m.

13th - Film Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, June 27
In this Oscar-nominated documentary, scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. The discussion for this film will be led by members of the FORCE Project.
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He Named Me Malala- Film Screening and Discussion
Wednesday, July 19
This inspiring film is an intimate portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. Yousafzai was singled out, along with her father, for advocating for girls’ education.
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Before the Flood- Film Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, August 15
Presented by National Geographic, this film features Leonardo DiCaprio’s journey as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, traveling to witness climate change. With unprecedented access to thought leaders around the world, he searches for hope in a rising tide of catastrophic news.
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New teachers get familiar with back-to-school resources at library

Posted by aharder on 08/20/15

As part of their back to school preparations, approximately 40 new teachers to Arlington Heights School District 25 visited the Arlington Heights Memorial Library on August 20 to learn about library resources available to teachers, how to request classroom materials, upcoming author visits and fall programs students will be interested in. Teachers toured the library and heard a presentation by School Services Coordinator (K-8) Julie Jurgens.

The library serves all preschools, elementary, middle and high schools located in Arlington Heights or where Arlington Heights students make up at least 45 percent of the student body. For more information, visit http://www.ahml.info/teachers.

New Trustee Appointed to Library Board

Posted by aharder on 09/21/16

On September 20, Marianthi Thanopoulos of Arlington Heights was sworn in as the newest member of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Board of Trustees. She will serve until the next general election on April 4, 2017.

Thanopoulos is the Community Engagement Liaison for the Village of Mount Prospect and a documentary producer. She obtained a Masters of Arts in social sciences from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in communications from DePaul University. She formerly served as a communication and marketing liaison for the Evanston Public Library and describes herself as an “avid reader” who “deeply understands the value that people place on Library services, programs, events and community outreach.”

The seven-member Board of Library Trustees sets the library’s tax levy and budget as well as library policies. Trustees are elected for six-year terms.