Library News
From preparing food in a cooking class to engraving a cutting board, repairing household appliances to creating artwork to display in your home, the opportunities to create and learn are endless at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Makerplace.
Now celebrating its third year, the Makerplace is the place where Arlington Heights and area residents can learn skills and gain experience to make almost anything.
The library will celebrate with the community at an Anniversary Party on September 22, from noon-3 p.m. at 112 N. Belmont Ave., where visitors can stop by and explore the free opportunities available, including using the
Celebrate the Makerplace's 3rd Anniversary with us! Live demos will include the laser cutter, Cricut craft cutting machines and more. Plus, our experts in 3D printing, quilting and costuming will be available to answer any of your burning maker questions or casual curiosities.
Chef Brian will be cooking up snacks featured in cooking classes. Grab a special giveaway and discover all the ways the Makerplace can support your next creative project or small business idea.
Date and time: Sunday, September 22, noon-3 p.m.
Location: Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave.
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Are you interested in holding the top government position at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library?
Students in grades K-8: Let us know in 5-10 sentences why YOU should be Library President for a Day. Forms are available in Kids’ World starting Tuesday, September 3 or download a form to print here.
Presidential Perks
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Be recognized at the November Committee of the Whole meeting
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Receive a Key to the Library
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Pick out your favorite books, movies, videogames and more for a display in your honor
Drop off submissions at the Kids’ World Desk or email to editorial@ahml.info by Monday, September 30
As summer draws to a close, the library looks forward to fall, and welcomes you to explore the new September library newsletter, featuring the return of the popular One Book, One Village all-community read initiative. Discover the book all of Arlington Heights will be talking about, and register now for programs from live music to Mahjong-playing, movies to Speed Friending, a live author event and even a Bonfire at the Museum.
Learn about exciting programs for all ages highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month, with concerts, salsa dancing and more. Meet some of the participants from the library's monthly book discussion
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML) is celebrating all month with giveaways generously donated by the Friends of the Library. New customers who sign up for an Arlington Heights Memorial Library card and current Arlington Heights cardholders using their card during the month of September will be automatically entered into a drawing for gift cards to local businesses and other prizes.
Library Card Sign-up Month coincides with the beginning of the school year to remind parents, caregivers and students nationwide that a library card is a great first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Library cards
It's official! The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer has been selected by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library as its 2024 book for its annual community read, One Book, One Village (OBOV). The title was revealed on Friday evening, August 23 during a kickoff party in the library's Hendrickson Room.
Programs and Exhibits manager Jennifer Czjaka welcomed attendees by saying, "We can't have a community read without readers so thank you for joining us!" With a nod to OBOV celebrating its 11th anniversary, Czjaka shared an entertaining look back at the ten books previously chosen by the library since
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML) is the community's place to read, learn and gather! Each month, the library compiles a director's report which highlights the most recent statistics and trends in library usage, programs and other initiatives that impact our community and support the library's overall strategic goals and plan. Highlights from August's report include:
- Library Floats to New Heights During 2024 Fourth of July Parade (page 1)
- More Than 1,000 Celebrate FanCon at the Library (page 2)
- Youth & Teen Summer Reading a Roaring Success (page 5)
- Cutting-Edge Laser Cutter Now Available at the Makerplace (page 6)
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National Immigrant Heritage Month recognizes the countless ways immigrants have enriched American society, economy and culture. We welcome our community to learn more about the history of our nation's diverse and varied immigrant communities and embrace our shared history by sharing family stories and honoring our ancestors.
Booklists
Library staff have put together booklists for readers of all ages. Check out our lists below for reading recommendations: