Library News
You have your DNA test results. How do you begin to use your results to rev-up your family history research? What is the difference between Paper Trail family history research and DNA Trail genealogy research - and how do they come together to fill out your family tree? Suz Bates, a local genealogist, will present tools and techniques to begin your explorations today.
Date and time: Wednesday, February 26, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Room
When Home Won't Let You Stay: Stories of Refugees in America is a photography exhibition by documentary artist James A. Bowey consisting of contemporary color portraits accompanied by first-person poetic stories that provide new perspectives on the often hidden lives and compelling experiences of refugees in our communities.
Date and time: Thursday, February 12 to Thursday, March 25
Location: First floor
One photographer, 18 remarkable images. Meet the creative force behind our current exhibit.
For more than 15 years, photojournalist James A. Bowey traveled the world on assignment capturing stories and images of people faced with some of the
AHML is ready for the snow! We have snow brushes available for check out.
They are on the rack with the umbrellas near the Express Reserve shelves.
Like the umbrellas in our collection, the loan period is one week.
The Library of Things at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a collection of unique items—from board games to wireless hotspots. The collection offers opportunities for learning, creating, and finding inspiration. Whether you want to explore new skills—or simply try something before you buy it—the Library of Things has something for you. Visit our display on the
Saturday, February 22, 3:30-5 p.m.
Hendrickson Room
Illinois State District 54 Primary Candidates
Democrat Ryan Huffman
Democrat Maggie Trevor
Join us to hear from the candidates themselves, and bring questions to submit. Hosted by the League of Women Voters and moderated by students from Hersey High School. Seating will begin at 3 p.m. Drop in
Did you know your library card can get you free or discounted passes to some Illinois cultural attractions, like the Chicago Maritime Museum, DuSable Museum of African American History and Illinois Holocaust Museum? Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library that provides instant online access to special offers and discounts from museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theaters and other cultural venues.
Log in with your library card number and browse for available offers. For more information, visit the Explore More Illinois website at https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/
Who can use it?
Access is
Maria Papanastassiou, Kids’ World assistant manager at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML), is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Maria is one of only 10 librarians in the country to receive this prestigious national award presented by the American Library Association (ALA).
Recognized for her leadership in transforming lives through access to education, Maria's efforts have helped position AHML at the forefront of serving children who are differently abled. Papanastassiou’s work, passion and dedication has helped families with diverse needs find a home at the library.
Much of what Maria has accomplished lies rooted in
The February library newsletter is here! New for 2020 - You'll see improvements that we hope you find helpful, including program listings organized by age or interest, a table of contents, and a smaller, more portable format.
Look for new registration symbols next to each program that quickly let you know if you can register for a program at any time, if registration begins on February 1, or if a program requires day-of tickets. Programs without a symbol don’t require registration.
What do you do when you have run out of ideas for what to read next? Arlington Heights resident Ken
Nopar discovered the library’s “Book Me” form and now has a customized list of suggestions.
“I was out of ideas for books to read and needed something to refer back to when there was more room on
the shelf,” Nopar said. When he filled out his form online, he indicated he was into history and wrote down
a few of his favorite books. In return, he received a list of 10 books from library staff, most of which were
never
Make good on your New Year's resolutions to build new skills by visiting the library's Online Learning page, ahml.info/onlinelearning. You'll find a wide variety of resources there including:
Gale Courses
Hundreds of six-week, instructor-led courses on topics ranging from tech skills to creative writing, gardening and starting a business.
Mango, Pronunciator & Little Pim
Learn a language with the ever-popular Mango or the more in-depth Pronunciator (which includes personalized learning tracks and an online pronunciation tool). Kids will want to start learning with the fun Little Pim.
Creativebug
Unleash your inner crafter! Whether it's knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, cooking,