The present library was built in 1968; a 40,000-square-foot addition was completed in 1978. A 56,000-square-foot, two-story addition and renovation was completed in the fall of 1995, bringing the library's total area to 132,000 square feet.

The library has been called the Arlington Heights Memorial Library since 1952 when a new library was built at 112 N. Belmont. It was dedicated to the memory of the service men and women of the community.

We have one of the largest collections in the state with a total of over 430,000 items and more than 1,600 newspaper and magazine subscriptions. In addition to books and magazines, there are DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, videos, toys, games, puzzles, puppets, CD-ROMs and large type books.

Over 75% of Arlington Heights residents hold library cards. Your card entitles you to borrowing privileges at all North Suburban Library System public libraries.

Library Map
First floor
Second floor
Downloadable map

Computers in the Library
and how to use our free wireless network

About Library Cards

FAQ

Trustees & Administration

Volunteers

Employment Opportunities

Friends of the Library
book sale schedule and membership information

Gifts & Donations
how you can give to your library

Art in the Library
pieces in the collection, with a map of locations

Displays & Exhibits
this month's displays, and how you can display in the library

Patron Privacy