Adult LitCrate

LitCrate registration is now closed.

Welcome to the Adult LitCrate book subscription series. When you register for a session, you will receive a personally curated box, every other month for 6 months (3 boxes total).

Registration will open on June 1 at 12pm when the library opens. Pick-ups for the next session will begin the 1st week of July.

Step 1: Register for our July, September and November session on June1st. The registration form lets us know your reading preferences. LitCrate availability is limited, so register for yours ASAP!

Step 2: Once we receive your registration form, we will choose your book, pack it into a box with surprise goodies for you to keep, and get it ready for you to pick-up and check-out.

Step 3: You will be notified when your LitCrate is ready for you to pick up. Don't worry, the book will still be a surprise!

Step 4: Read and return the book, keep the goodies, and reuse or recycle the box.

*This service is for adults who are AHML Cardholders only. 

Questions? Call us at 847-392-0100 or email adultlitcrate@ahml.info

Teen LitCrate

*Registration is open March 1 for April/May session.*

Welcome to Teen LitCrate! 

Registration for our spring session begins March 1. Pickups for the first box begins April 1 after email notification.  

Step 1: Register for our April and May session here on March 1! The registration form lets us know your reading likes and dislikes, what genres interest you, and other ways we can customize your boxes. LitCrate availability is limited, so register for yours ASAP!

Step 2: Once we receive your registration form, we will choose a book we think you'll love, pack it into a box with surprise goodies for you to keep, and get it ready to make its way to you!

Step 3: You will be notified when your LitCrate is being held for you to pick up around the 1st of the month. Don't worry, the book will still be a surprise!

Step 4: Read and return the book and box, but keep the goodies!

Step 5: Want to do it all over again? Upcoming session registration dates are: summer session opens June 1, fall session opens September 1, and winter session opens December 1.

This service is for teens in grades 7-12. If you have graduated high school, you are welcome to sign up for our LitCrate for adults!

Questions? Call The Hub at 847-506-2669 or email teenlitcrate@ahml.info.

Register for Teen LitCrate

Tween LitCrate

*Registration is now FULL for the April/May session. Check back on June 1st to register for the July/August session.*

Step 1: When registration opens, sign up on our programs calendar. Space is limited.

Step 2: Check your email for a confirmation which will contain a link to the registration form.

Step 3: Complete the form letting us know your reading likes and dislikes, and what genres interest you. Please complete the form by December 8th. Once we receive your registration form, we will choose a book we think you'll love, pack it into a crate with surprise goodies for you to keep.

Step 4: You will be notified when your LitCrate is being held for you to pick up around the 1st of the month. Don't worry, the book will still be a surprise! Check out your LitCrate using your library card.

Step 5: Read and return the book and crate and keep the goodies.

Step 6: Want to do it all over again? Revisit this programs calendar to sign up for our next LitCrate session.

This service is for tweens in grades 4-6. We also have LitCrate for teens and adults too! 

March 1, 2025 - Registration opens for April/May crates

June 1, 2025 - Registration opens for July/August crates

September 1, 2025 - Registration opens for October/November crates

December 1, 2025 - Registration opens for January/February crates

Questions? Call 847-392-0100 or email kids@ahml.info.