Gifts & Donations

Drop off new books for children and teens in the donation bin on the first floor from November 1-30. All books will go to low-income families in our area and will be distributed through the Wheeling Township Adopt-a-Family program. Books in Spanish are also welcome.

Make a Monetary Donation

The window to make a monetary donation is closed. Thank you to everyone who made a monetary donation towards the Holiday Book Drive.

Partner With Us 

For more information on how to collect at your business or organization, contact Communications & Marketing Supervisor April Harder at 847-870-3785 or aharder@ahml.info.

Donations are currently only accepted at the main library building. The collection box is located inside the core entrance to the left of the stairs. The Friends of the Library are accepting book and media donations at the following times:

Monday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

For donations by appointment, please call the Friends at 847-506-2663 and leave a message. Appointments are recommended for larger donations or alternate times.

The Arlington Heights Senior Center location is not able to accept donations.

A gift to the library is a unique way to honor a special occasion or a cherished memory. It celebrates a person or event, and it benefits the entire community. Monetary contributions are tax deductible and a statement for tax purposes will be sent. For more information about making a gift to the library, call 847-506-2636 or

 Make An Online Donation.

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation (the Foundation) also provides funds to help sustain our library. The Foundation is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization that provides support to the library in its quest to reach and serve all members of our community. Learn more about how to support the Foundation at https://www.ahmlfoundation.org/.