The library's September newsletter is now available online! Discover what's happening at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library this September including our One Book, One Village community read, Hispanic Heritage Month programming, Library Card Sign-Up Month, upcoming programs like Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns and more.

Read the September newsletter here.

The online edition includes live links to easily register for your favorite programs and services. You can also register through the library's online calendar or by calling 847-392-0100.

Can you believe that Arlington Heights readers read more than 750,000 minutes this summer? Join us in September to celebrate the thousands of minutes our community read!

Relive the time spent falling in love, solving a mystery, learning something new, and exploring fantastical worlds with fellow readers and AHML Advisors. Enjoy activities, refreshments, and chatting about the best books of the summer. When you attend, you will also have the opportunity to enter a drawing for one of three prize baskets filled with end of summer goodies.

Ages 18 and up.

Date and time: Sunday, September 7, 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Arlington

It's time for back-to-school season, and the library has you covered. Reading, games, history and more - check out our online resources for kids, tweens and teens.

Preschool-Kindergarten:
ABCmouse: Simple, fun activities and printables to help get ready for school.
TumbleBook Library: Animated stories you can read along with.
LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English): International read-alongs in original languages and English.
BookFlix: Read-alongs pairing related fiction and nonfiction books.
Little Pim: Language learning for kids grades preschool-2. Covers Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English, German, Arabic and Russian.
Scholastic Teachables: Printable worksheets and

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 during this month in August.

Click here to view our staff-curated booklist.

The library is excited to introduce dementia kits designed to promote cognitive stimulation, self-expression and engagement for individuals living with dementia. These kits provide a meaningful way to support people at various stages of dementia, as well as their caregivers. 

“One of the purposes is to really trigger memories,” said Senior and Accessible Services Manager Katie Myers. “Something that somebody enjoys doing, and also something that they may want to share with their caregiver, or just be engaged in the activity because there’s a familiarity to it.”  

Myers shared that the inspiration for the kits came from a collaborative effort

On Sunday, July 27, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library welcomed more than 900 guests of all ages to its ninth annual FanCon, a celebration of comics and pop culture. 
 
This year’s event had something for everyone, offering a wide range of activities and experiences. Highlights included a performance by Raks Geek, whose Geeky Circus Arts and Acrobatics show combined contortion, belly dancing and cosplay. Jedi Trainer Andrew Trygstad also brought his expertise to the event, guiding aspiring Padawans through the basics of lightsaber skills and mastering the Force. 

Attendees explored every corner of the library by solving hidden clues and

Enjoy the many community events in Arlington Heights and make the most of your summer! Mark your calendars and join the Arlington Heights Memorial Library around town at these upcoming events.
 

Visit the bookmobile at the Farmers Market
Saturdays, July 12, 26, August 9, 23
8 a.m.-noon / Farmers Market / North Vail Commuter Lot
N. Vail Ave. & W. Fremont St.

Visit the bookmobile at the Arlington Heights Farmers Market every other Saturday this summer. Pick out some books and learn about what's new at the library.

Special pop-up events at the market are from 9-11 a.m. on Saturdays and include:
July

Never be without something to read, watch or listen to! Use your library card to access the library's hoopla database and conveniently stream or download something to read, watch or listen to anywhere, anytime.

In addition to thousands of books and movies, hoopla provides access to music of all sorts. You can easily listen to the latest releases from musicians such as Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Chappell Roan and more. Unlike other hoopla formats, music titles are added to hoopla on their release day so library cardholders don't have to wait to listen to the next best

Thank you to everyone who signed up to enter the Ravinia Words + Music ticket lottery. We have received an unprecedented number of ticket requests and will contact those selected. Sign ups are now closed. 

• If selected in the drawing, you will receive an email from the library within 48 hours of the sign-up window closing. 

• If not selected, you will not hear back from Ravinia or the library. 

• If you are selected to receive tickets, two printed tickets for the show selected will be held at the library’s drive-up window. **

• Please pick up your tickets as soon as