Thank you to all of our wonderful customers, staff and community groups who helped contribute to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's Holiday Book Drive, which returned for 2021.

This year more than 853 books were generously donated for infants, children and teens for Wheeling Township's Adopt-a-Family program. Special thanks go to the library staff and volunteers, the Rolling Green Country Club Women’s Golf Association, the Lakeshore Circle Book Club and Thomas Middle School for their very generous donations.

The library book drive has provided more than 22,038 books to children and teens in need since 1998. Thank you again for

There is no better time than now to check out the library's online resources from the comfort of your own home and try something new. Learn how to prepare global cuisine or brush up on your language skills using our in-depth online classes. Get started and explore everything the library has to offer on our online learning page at ahml.info/onlinelearning including: 

A to Z World Food: Discover delicious recipes and learn about food from around the world. 

Creativebug: More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Includes sewing/quilting/knitting, paper crafts, food, jewelry, holiday crafts and more

The best books entertain us, educate us on important topics, keep us turning pages into the wee hours or provide us with welcome escape. Check out what our advisors loved reading in 2021. If you would like a personalized list of book recommendations from our staff, fill out a Book Me form at ahml.info/book-me and we will send you a customized selection based on your preferences.

• Dark Sky: A Joe Pickett Novel by C.J. Box
• The Secret Bridesmaid by Katy Birchall
• Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
• The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
• The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for

Stop by the Tech Learning Center Desk at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library and ask for a COVID-19 vaccine card protector. This protective vinyl pouch is perfect for keeping your COVID-19 vaccine card safe and clean. Vaccine card protectors are available to Arlington Heights cardholders while supplies last. These vinyl pouches come in two different sizes - the larger size (4 5/8 inches x 3 7/8 inches) fits the cards given out at the Arlington Heights Park District, while the smaller size (4 1/2 inches x 3 3/8 inches) fits the cards given out at other Cook County sites. Limited 1 to 2 pouches per customer.
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"No one is more surprised than I and grateful that this book is in so many hands," said author Robin Wall Kimmerer to a virtual crowd of eager readers on Thursday, October 21.

Fans of Kimmerer and her inspiring collection of essays, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, joined the author and former host of Worldview Jerome McDonnell in conversation as part of An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer.

This was the signature event for this fall’s One Book, One Village (OBOV), the Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s (AHML) annual community read, now in its eighth

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library's Makerplace officially debuted on Sunday, September 19 with a grand opening celebration, which included welcoming remarks by library officials and Mayor Tom Hayes followed by a ceremonial opening of the building's front doors. Throughout the afternoon, close to 500 attendees took a guided tour of the new makerspace and learned about the many things visitors ages 12 and up can do using the Makerplace's technology and creative equipment along with flexible workspaces and a commercial-grade kitchen. The library would like to thank the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library for their continued support in helping to bring the makerspace to

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is proud to celebrate the Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library as part of the 16th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, October 17-23.

The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a nonprofit organization that understands the critical importance of well-funded libraries and advocates to ensure the Arlington Heights Memorial Library has access to the programs, materials and equipment needed to provide quality services to the community. The Friends sponsor yearly sales and maintain a book boutique (located on the first floor) offering used books and magazines for sale throughout

Beginning Monday, October 18, the library will be transitioning to new hours of operation. The library will stay open later on weekdays, and will have later hours on Sunday:

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: noon-6 p.m.

Click here to learn more about library hours. Questions? Call 847-392-0100 or email questions@ahml.info.

The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has issued COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-10 which requires individuals to wear a face mask in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, effective Monday, August 23, 2021.

Any individual age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask is required to wear a mask when indoors in a public place. The full order can be read here. 

In compliance with this order, masks are required for everyone visiting library buildings, effective Monday, August 23. If you cannot wear a mask for medical reasons, contact us for accommodations at accessibility@ahml.info or call 847-392-0100