Arlington Heights library announces One Book, One Village pick
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library's selection for its fifth annual One Book, One Village community read explores neuroscience and the human condition.
The library this week announced "Every Note Played," the latest novel by neuroscientist and author Lisa Genova, as its pick this week for the 2018 program. Genova will be in Arlington Heights Oct. 18 for a book discussion and interview.
The novel tells the story of a world-renowned classical pianist who is diagnosed with ALS, and his ex-wife who becomes his reluctant caregiver.
"Every year we strive to select a book for One Book, One Village that is thought-provoking and relevant so that when people read it, they'll want to talk about it with their friends and neighbors," Mike Driskell, the library's interim executive director, wrote in an announcement of the selection.
The library sponsors the annual program to encourage the community to read the same book at the same time, while hosting a series of book discussions and related programs. Copies of the book are now available at the library, senior center, on the bookmobile and as an eBook or eAudiobook for download at ahml.info.
Genova's visit, which includes a book sale and signing, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Forest View Auditorium, 2121 S. Goebbert Road. Registration for Arlington Heights library cardholders opens Sept. 1, and on Oct. 1 for the general public.
In concert with the community read, the library will unveil an outdoor public art display of six pianos featuring the work of local artists. The pianos will be on display from Sept. 12-Oct. 12 at Harmony Park, the downtown train station, Northwest Community Hospital's Wellness Center lobby, the Senior Center patio, and at the library's Dunton Avenue and underground garage entrances.
A ribbon cutting for The Piano Project is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Harmony Park.