Library News
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.
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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.
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If selected in the drawing, you will receive an email from the library within 48 hours of the sign-up window closing.
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If not selected, you will not hear back from Ravinia or the library.
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If you are selected to receive tickets, two printed tickets for the show selected will be held at the library’s drive-up window. **
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Please pick up your tickets as soon as
Adult Summer Reading is back with a new challenge this year!
Log reading minutes and earn badges to be entered into monthly drawings for gift cards from a local business. In Beanstack, you can write reviews too.
Also, new this year — help us reach our community reading goal of 250,000 minutes. To celebrate, participants will be invited to join us at an end-of-summer Adult Reading Party in early September where we can share our favorite summer reading memories. Look for details in the September newsletter.
Visit ahml.beanstack.org to sign up and track your progress online or pick up a
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library celebrated the art of making with the grand opening of its newest exhibit, Community & Craftivism, showcasing how art can become an opportunity to build community and advocate for change, one stitch at a time.
Partners, community members and more stopped by the library on Thursday, June 12 to be among the first to view the exhibit including community-driven quilts, art projects created through craftivism and more, all curated by the library in partnership with artist and activist Shannon Downey. In the spirit of community, 279 people contributed to the pieces that are on display
June 19, 1865 is the day when the last enslaved people in the United States were told they were free in Galveston, Texas - two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. June 19 is now known as Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates African-American freedom, culture and achievements.
Our Readers Advisors and Youth Services staff have created lists of books for all ages to explore and learn more about Juneteenth plus a selection of films. View lists here:
Picking up your requested items just got easier. A 24/7 Hold Pickup Locker has been in use at the library for the past year, and now lockers have been added to two new convenient locations - Camelot Park and Heritage Park. Access your library holds any time of day, any day of the week by selecting a locker location for your hold. Special thanks to Gallagher Insurance for generously funding the lockers through a donation to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation and Murphy Security Solutions for partnering with the library to expand access to materials in the community. Learn