More than 1,000 people including parents, students, teachers and community members stopped by the library on Tuesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 8 to celebrate the opening of the 31st Annual District 25 Student Art Show.  

The receptions featured light refreshments and the opportunity for students and their families to see their art in person and meet with their art teachers.  

This year's show featured the artwork of 482 students from seven elementary schools and two middle schools that can be seen on the library's first floor and in the display cases near the Dunton Ave. entrance. 

These pieces ranged from 2D

Share your community spirit and step out with the library at the Arlington Heights Fourth of July Parade, Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. Walk alongside the library’s bookmobile and help hand out giveaways to thousands of spectators along the way. This community event is open to all ages, but you must be able to walk the entire 1.5-mile parade route. Families with strollers and scooters are also welcome to join. Participants will receive a special library-themed T-shirt to wear on the day of the parade. Space is limited, so sign up early. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Participants under the

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 in the Community   

May 10: Swing into Spring: North School Park
May 26: Memorial Day Parade: Downtown Arlington Heights
Saturdays, May 17 and 31: Farmer's Markets: N. Vail Commuter Lot

For a list of regular bookmobile stops, visit ahml.info/bookmobile.
 

Library Pop-ups at the Farmers Market

The library also hosts special pop-up events at the Farmers Market on select Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. including:

May 10: National Speech-Language-Hearing Month 

The library's May newsletter is available online now. Discover what's happening at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library including upcoming programming for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, a new campaign for the library's bookmobile, upcoming outreach events and more.

The online edition includes live links to easily register for your favorite programs and services. You can also register through our online calendar or call 847-392-0100.

Read the May newsletter here.

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

The library recently hosted its annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration, honoring more than 500 dedicated individuals who contributed 24,527 hours of service in the past year —supporting programs, mentoring customers, delivering materials and more.  
 

Held on Wednesday, April 23 at the Rolling Green Country Club, this year's celebration embraced the theme “45 Years of Magic,” a tribute to the transformative impact volunteers have made at the library over nearly five decades. 
 

“Like a master illusionist, the preparations of our behind-the-scenes volunteers are unseen by many, but the results — the results are undeniable,” Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Begich said

I Can Help My Business Succeed at the Library 

May is Small Business Month, and as any entrepreneur knows, having reliable information sources is important for keeping your business competitive and running smoothly. The library offers a number of online resources to help: 

LegalGPS
When you’re starting a business, working with a lawyer is important. Through a guided series of online steps, LegalGPS helps you get legal details about your business worked out in advance so that you can work more effectively with your attorney and save time & money. (Does not replace working with an attorney.) 

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and wellbeing. Click here to learn more about local resources and partners, May's featured programs and booklists. 

Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a nationally recognized monthly designation that honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians. Take a look at booklists for kids, tweens, teens and adults that library staff have put together:

Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Littles
Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Kids
Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Tweens
Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Teens
Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Adults

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Programs:
Friday Flicks: Lilo & Stitch

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