Articles filed under Arlington Heights Memorial Library

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  Arlington Heights library chooses new directorMay 8, 2012 12:00 AM
  Jason F. Kuhl, operations director for the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, will be the new executive director effective June 16, Kerry W. Pearson, president of the board, announced at a special meeting Monday.
  

   
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  Suburban genealogists eager for 1940 Census dataApr 1, 2012 12:00 AM
  Millions of glimpses into a country emerging from the Great Depression and on the verge of entering World War II are about to be unveiled. Suburban genealogists are eager to get their hands on 1940 U.S. Census records set to be released Monday.
  

   
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  A common goal: suburban students, tutors cross language barriers for learning Mar 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Read to Learn program has helped thousands of residents across the suburbs improve their literacy skills, earn their U.S. citizenship and reach their goals. As the suburbs have become more diverse, the program finds great demand from residents working on their English skills and hoping for a better life.
  

   
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  Arlington Heights library director to retire Feb 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  Paula Moore, who has been executive director of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library for five years and on staff for 21 years, will retire in June.
  

   
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  Camera club’s ‘Anything Arlington’ show at library Jan 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  Now showing at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is the “Anything Arlington” photographic display, a collection of framed photographs depicting various sites around the village prepared by the Arlington Camera Club.
  

   
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  Despite funding struggles, suburban libraries helping job seekers Jan 10, 2012 12:00 AM
  Public libraries have become the go-to resource for people on the hunt for new jobs, whether they're unemployed or simply looking for a change. But the demand for employment services is growing at the same time libraries are reporting significant funding struggles that have strained personnel and resources.
  

   

• Arlington Hts. library friends host book sale Jan 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Friends of the Arlington Heights Library this weekend is offering for sale used mysteries, science fiction books and large print books.
  

   
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  Lombard woman’s near-death experience shapes her life Jan 1, 2012 12:00 AM
  Julie Papievis, who was in a horrific traffic accident that she says gave her a view of heaven, has optioned the book about her life for a movie. She will speak Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. “I’m here to tell you that you too can take something overwhelming and hopeless and turn it around and be hopeful," she said.
  

   
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  Arlington Hts. library plans remodeling Dec 29, 2011 12:00 AM
  Officials plan a major remodeling for the Arlington Heights Memorial Library to accomodate changes from printed books to technology. “It's the first major reallocation of the space since the building addition” of the early 1990s, said Executive Librarian Paula Moore.
  

   
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  Arlington Heights artist battles rare disability Nov 13, 2011 12:00 AM
  An Arlington Heights artist is getting one of his drawings admitted to the Art Institute of Chicago's permanent collection. And he's still producing great art even after a traumatic brain and spinal injury.
  

   
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  Arlington Hts. library wins awards Nov 9, 2011 12:00 AM
  The Arlington Heights Memorial Library won five First Place awards in the Illinois Marketing & Public Relations annual competition.
  

   

• Learn how to keep your computer safe Oct. 6Sep 26, 2011 12:00 AM
  Learn how to avoid spyware and viruses, and what to do if your computer gets infected from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., 500 N. Dunton Ave.
  

   

• Library hosts 'Great War Movies' Oct. 13Sep 26, 2011 12:00 AM
  "We Love the Smell of Napalm in the Morning: Great War Movies” will be featured at Dann & Raymond's Movie Club at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave.
  

   

• 'Green Ways to a Healthier Lawn' Sept. 27 at Arlington librarySep 23, 2011 12:00 AM
  Learn safe pesticides and fertilization alternatives for the health of your family and the environment at “Green Ways to a Healthier Lawn,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave.
  

   

• 'Cool Tool Day' Oct. 16 at Arlington librarySep 23, 2011 12:00 AM
  Bring the family to learn about the latest technology tools and how they can enhance your life during “Cool Tool Day,” Sunday, Oct. 16 at at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton.
  

   

• Learn about cyberbullying, internet safety Sept. 27 at Arlington librarySep 23, 2011 12:00 AM
  Richard Linke, Internet safety educator, will teach how to recognize cyber predators and discuss cyberbullying, identity theft, and how to keep your kids safe on the Internet on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton.
  

   

• 'Fall into Composting' Oct. 17 at Arlington librarySep 23, 2011 12:00 AM
  Get composting basics and advanced methods, and discover the science and tools needed for optimal composting at “Fall into Composting,” from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton.
  

   

• Meet 'Incredible Bats' Oct. 15 at Arlington librarySep 23, 2011 12:00 AM
  Bring the family to see live Egyptian fruit bats up close at the “Incredible Bats” program from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave.
  

   

• Author presents 'Food Lovers' Guide to Chicago' Oct. 11Sep 23, 2011 12:00 AM
  Join Jennifer Olvera, veteran food writer and author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Chicago," as she presents the Chicago area's food scene at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton.
  

   

• Arlington Hts. library helps you live green Sep 15, 2011 12:00 AM
  If you want to be more green or think you should be, Arlington Heights Memorial Library has two events that might help. "Forks over Knives" is the first film in the new Screening Green series and Growing Green is a talk about environmentally friendly lawncare.