Join us for a special visit from Jasmine Warga, the New York Times-bestselling author of middle grade novels Other Words for Home, The Shape of Thunder, and A Rover’s Story, Monday, November 6, 5:45-6:45 p.m. in the library's Cardinal Room. Warga will share about her writing process and take questions from the audience. Book sales and signing will also be available.  

Other Words for Home earned multiple awards, including a John Newbery Honor, a Walter Honor for Young Readers and a Charlotte Huck Honor. The Shape of Thunder was a School Library Journal and Bank Street best book of the

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements for the United States.

Our library staff have put together a list of books in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month. From The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende to The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, click here to take a look at our staff recommendations.

October 1-7 is Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The week spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

This year's theme is "Let Freedom Read" and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library offers several ways to show your support during Banned Books Week 2023:

Read from our Banned and Challenged Books Reading List

What better way

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library's makerspace at 112 N. Belmont Avenue, near Recreation Park, fosters creativity and innovation through making in a collaborative environment. 

Discover the place where you can be a Maker!  

Arlington Heights Memorial Library cardholders, ages 12 and up can:  

• Learn new making or design skills in a class  
• Explore culinary interests in the kitchen   
• Request an appointment with a Makerplace staff member  
• Reserve equipment by phone (847-392-0100) 
• Use a Makerplace laptop computer 

All makers aged 12 and up are welcome to  use the space and equipment to work independently on their

An Evening with Catherine Adel West
Thursday, October 26, 7-8:30 p.m. / Forest View Auditorium, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd. / Register
Save the date for our signature event celebrating the library's 2023 One Book, One Village selection, The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West. West will join us in-person at Forest View Auditorium to share the story behind The Two Lives of Sara. She'll be in conversation with WBEZ's award-winning journalist Natalie Moore. Register at the Info Desk, by phone at 847-392-0100 or online at ahml.info. This event will also be livestreamed on the library's YouTube

Each October, the library celebrates Inclusion Awareness Month, which recognizes the Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s commitment to connect you to resources and programs, highlight enhancements in accessibility and invite community feedback. Featured programming includes a celebration kickoff on Friday, September 29 with a Grease Sock Hop dance party for adults presented in collaboration with Northwest Special Recreation Association, The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Products Road Show on October 10, and Make Some Music! A Supported Family Program on October 20. More information below.  

With the community’s feedback and guidance, the library continues to improve accessibility. During 2023, the library

Stumped on what to read next or looking to discover a new author or genre? The library's Book Me service can help! This concierge service of sorts creates customized reading recommendations based upon your input and preferences, and it's easy to get started.

Simply fill out this online form and our team of Readers Advisors will take it from there! You will receive receive a list of 10-12 titles based upon your preferences and information. Book Me is available for adults, kids, tweens and teens, and you can use the service whenever your 'to read' list needs a refresh. You'll never be without your next great read

October 1-7 is Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The week spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

This year's theme is "Let Freedom Read" and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library offers several ways to show your support during Banned Books Week 2023:

Read from our Banned and Challenged Books Reading List

What better way

The library's Makerplace rolled out the party banner for its 2nd Anniversary on Sunday, September 17, noon- 3 p.m., at 112 N. Belmont Ave. The community was invited to drop in for an afternoon of celebratory making and was treated to hands-on activities like laser engraving pint glasses, suburban sketching, trying out some of the Makerplace's newest (and coolest!) equipment added in 2023 and enjoying a homemade sweet inspired by the this year's One Book, One Village title. Plus, our experts in 3D printing, quilting, costuming and more were on-hand to answer maker questions and casual curiosities.   

Learn more about the Makerplace here.

Make a Custom Bookmark at the Makerplace 

Throughout the month of September, the Makerplace invites

Each September since 2008, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library has ushered in a brand-new season of Dann and Raymond’s Movie Club, our popular monthly cinema history program featuring Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire and film historian and author Raymond Benson. This month, we do it again with one notable exception. The dynamic duo has decided to call it a wrap, and Thursday, September 14 marks the first of the final four installments of Dann & Raymond’s Movie Club in the library's Hendrickson Room.

We recently sat down with Dann and Raymond to talk about movie club and what has made it