Arlington Heights Memorial Library notes

Film discussion: The Film Discussion Circle at 1 p.m. today features "Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her," starring Glenn Close and Cameron Diaz. It is followed by refreshments and a discussion led by Ted Balcom at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, in Room 183. No fee or registration required.

Zoologist visits: Meet zoologist and author Dr. Robert James with a few of his fine-feathered and furry friends at "Animal Encounters." The free program has two sessions on Saturday. Sign up for either the 10 a.m. or noon program. This program is designed for all ages. To register, go online at www.ahml.infoor call the reception desk at (847) 392-0100. Each person attending the event needs to sign up.

Veterans Day tribute: "Hi, My Name is Ernie Pyle," is a Veterans Day tribute program at 2 p.m. Sunday. During WWII, people on the home front eagerly awaited columns written by Ernie Pyle, one of our country's most beloved war correspondents. Join us for a touching and humorous dramatization of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's work as portrayed by historical re-enactor Gary Morrison. To register, go online at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.

Holiday book drive: New book donations are being accepted through Dec. 3 for the library's annual Holiday Book Drive, to benefit Wheeling Township's Adopt-a-Family Holiday Basket program. Books are welcomed for readers of all ages, infant through age 16. Drop off book donations in the collection bin at the library's checkout desk on the first floor, or at Urban Harvest in downtown Arlington Heights at 15 S. Dunton Ave. Books in Spanish are always welcome. For more information, contact Deb Whisler, the library's public information director, at (847) 506-2613.

"Eragon" book club: Readers, ages 11 and up, are invited to the new popular book discussion on "Eragon," by Christopher Paolini. The group meets from 3 to 4:40 p.m. Sundays, beginning Sunday, in the Lindsey program room. Register at the reception desk, (847) 392-0100 or visit www.ahml.info.

Computer group: Novice and experienced computer users discuss personal computer problems and solutions. No experience or registration needed. The group meets at 1 p.m. Nov. 14, in Room 183 of the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road.

Writing club: The library's monthly club, The Writing Place, meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. All writers are welcome, no matter at what level of expertise, to network with other writers in the community. For more information and critique guidelines, see the Web site at www.ahml.info. This free group is for adults ages 18 and up.

Author talk: Author Talk, featuring Frank Joseph, will meet in the Hendrickson Room at 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Joseph's debut novel, "To Love Mercy," tells the story of two boys -- one white and Jewish, and the other black and the son of a preacher -- and their friendship developed in 1940s Chicago neighborhoods. The author will discuss life in the city during that time, from the South Side to long-gone Riverview amusement park. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing after the free program. To register, call the reception desk at (847) 392-0100 or online at www.ahml.info.

Sunday Musicale: The Sunday Musicale concert at 2 p.m. Nov. 18 features pianist Lyudmilla Lakisova and violinist Dorothy Hall playing selections from Brahms, Prokofiev, and Kriesler. To register, call the reception desk at (847) 392-0100 or online at www.ahml.info.

New hours: The library has increased its weekend hours permanently. New hours will be Saturdays, from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sundays, noon-5:30 p.m. Weekday hours remain the same, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information on library services, call (847) 392-0100 or go to www.ahml.info.

For more information, call (847) 506-2613.