Library News
Are you interested in holding the top government position at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library?
Students in grades K-8: Let us know in 5-10 sentences why YOU should be Library President for a Day. Forms are available in Kids’ World starting Tuesday, September 3 or download a form to print here.
Presidential Perks
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Be recognized at the November Committee of the Whole meeting
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Receive a key to the library
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Pick out your favorite books, movies, videogames and more for a display in your honor
Drop off submissions at the Kids’ World Desk or email to editorial@ahml.info by Monday, September 30
As summer draws to a close, the library looks forward to fall, and welcomes you to explore the new September library newsletter, featuring the return of the popular One Book, One Village all-community read initiative. Discover the book all of Arlington Heights will be talking about, and register now for programs from live music to Mahjong-playing, movies to Speed Friending, a live author event and even a Bonfire at the Museum.
Learn about exciting programs for all ages highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month, with concerts, salsa dancing and more. Meet some of the participants from the library's monthly book discussion
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML) is celebrating all month with giveaways generously donated by the Friends of the Library. New customers who sign up for an Arlington Heights Memorial Library card and current Arlington Heights cardholders using their card during the month of September will be automatically entered into a drawing for gift cards to local businesses and other prizes.
Library Card Sign-up Month coincides with the beginning of the school year to remind parents, caregivers and students nationwide that a library card is a great first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Library cards
It's official! The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer has been selected by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library as its 2024 book for its annual community read, One Book, One Village (OBOV). The title was revealed on Friday evening, August 23 during a kickoff party in the library's Hendrickson Room.
Programs and Exhibits manager Jennifer Czjaka welcomed attendees by saying, "We can't have a community read without readers so thank you for joining us!" With a nod to OBOV celebrating its 11th anniversary, Czjaka shared an entertaining look back at the ten books previously chosen by the library since
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML) is the community's place to read, learn and gather! Each month, the library compiles a director's report which highlights the most recent statistics and trends in library usage, programs and other initiatives that impact our community and support the library's overall strategic goals and plan. Highlights from August's report include:
- Library Floats to New Heights During 2024 Fourth of July Parade (page 1)
- More Than 1,000 Celebrate FanCon at the Library (page 2)
- Youth & Teen Summer Reading a Roaring Success (page 5)
- Cutting-Edge Laser Cutter Now Available at the Makerplace (page 6)
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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.
Booklists
Library staff have put together booklists for readers of all ages. Check out our lists below for reading recommendations:
Need to register to vote? Visit the Info Desk at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library and staff can assist you. On September 17, the League of Women’s Voters will also register residents to vote outside the Dunton Street entrance from 4-6 p.m.
Learn more on our Civics & Voting page including:
- Deadlines regarding voting, mail-in ballots, early voting and in-person voting.
- Information about candidates, races and ballot initiatives.
- Where to find your polling location and sample ballots.
- Information about the election and legislative process.
- Upcoming civics programs at the library.
Presidential Election: November 5, 2024
- November 5: Election Day; voter registration
My library has WHAT?!? A giant Connect 4 game, a massive outdoor movie screen, musical instruments and more! One of the library's most exciting and diverse collections, the Library of Things, is full of the unexpected – from board games and guitar pedals to a sewing machine and wireless hotspots. The library has received many requests for non-traditional items in recent years, and this new collection allows customers even more ways to learn, create and save money at the library.
- Capture your next snowboarding or snorkeling expedition with a GoPro.
- Beachcomb on Lake Michigan with a metal detector.
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The Arlington Heights Memorial Library celebrated its eighth FanCon on Sunday, July 14 with more than 1,000 people of all ages stopping by the library to enjoy the popular comic book and pop culture event, making this the most-attended FanCon in the library's history.
"I’m having a great time at FanCon with my family. The diverse amount of things to do here ... there’s just so many places to go," said Chris Wolff who attended with his two children. "We really enjoyed the scavenger hunt, had a great time doing that. We were upstairs just now watching the [Super Smash