Your next Illinois adventure begins at the library with the Museum Adventure Pass!  Arlington Heights Memorial Library cardholders can now check out passes to visit select museums and local attractions at no cost or at a special reduced rate. Check out a pass online and visit places like the Chicago Botanic Gardens, Brookfield Zoo and the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn. 

A limited number of passes for each participating organization are available and are checked out on a first-come, first-serve basis using your AHML library card. One Museum Adventure Pass may be checked out per family, per loan period. View available passes and get started here

Arlington Heights Memorial Library cardholders can now request to reserve select equipment at the Makerplace at 112 N. Belmont Ave. To request an equipment reservation, call the library at 847-392-0100.

Library cardholders can book equipment up to one week in advance.

The following equipment is available for reservation:

• Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter
• Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter
• Brother Pacesetter PS200T Sewing Machine
• Brother N2750D Embroidery Machine
• Cricut Maker & Heat Press
• Sweet 16 Long Arm Quilter

Learn more about the Makerplace at ahml.info/makerplace.

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Board of Trustees announced an upcoming trustee vacancy at the September 6, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting.
The board will fill the vacancy by appointment, and the appointed trustee will serve until the new board is seated in May 2023, following the consolidated election on April 4, 2023. 
Any resident of Arlington Heights interested in being considered for the position should submit a letter of interest with their qualifications and intent to be on the ballot for the open trustee position in the April election, by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 16.  
Three finalists

Our staff love talking about books and authors and helping you discover your soon-to-be favorite reads. If you are stumped about what to read next, the library's 'Book Me' service is a great way to get a customized list of titles that match your reading style. Book Me is available for both adults and young readers including kids, tweens and teens! Here is how it works.

Complete our Book Me form with your reading preferences. Select your preferred formats and favorite genres and tell us a few of the books and authors you've enjoyed reading in the past. The form only takes a few minutes to

Overwhelmed with your job search? This library's Take Home Jobs Kit has all the essentials you need to help in your search for a new job, including a variety of information focused on job searching, skill building, resume writing and overall career exploration. Call us at 847-392-0100 or email questions@ahml.info to request your kit. Take Home Jobs Kits will be available while supplies last. One per customer.

Find more Jobs & Careers resources available at the library here. 

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library celebrated the in-person return of FanCon on Saturday, July 16. Around 650 residents of all ages stopped by the library for the sixth annual comic book and pop culture event.

"We just got here about 20 minutes ago, but I think my sons are taking it all in," said Johanna Abend who attended FanCon with her husband, 12-year-old son Nathan and 9-year-old son Myles. "They're really enjoying it and they're kind of overwhelmed, because I don't think they were expecting it to be this big, but in a good way."

"It's fun and cool," added Nathan

Exciting updates are coming to Kids’ World this fall, creating additional developmentally appropriate, interactive learning zones for kids.

These updates will include:

• NEW: Everbright lightboard and floor projection system
• An enclosed play area for infants, early walkers and their caregivers
• Improved area for preschooler dramatic play
• Defined area for grades K-3 hands-on exploration
• Defined area for tweens

“The vision for the Kids’ World refresh is to create flexible, interactive and experiential learning zones dedicated to specific age groups with resources and activities to meet their developmental needs and interests,” said Trixie Dantis, Youth Services Manager. “We are committed to offering

It's a wrap! Thank you to the more than 100 people who showed up for our Lit Stroll event on Saturday, June 25 and to all of the authors, local venues and The Book Stall for helping bring this special program to Arlington Heights.
Attendees got to meet four different authors - Lisa Barr, Elizabeth Berg, Mia P. Manansala and Jon Seidel - while making their way around Downtown Arlington Heights at Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub, Hey Nonny, Arlington Ale House and La Tasca Tapas Restaurant.
Throughout the day they were able to hear about all of the authors'

All summer long, we are taking our favorite stories and activities to your favorite parks and places around town. Join us for a Movie in the Park, pack a picnic lunch and listen to live music at our Music in the Park family concerts or enjoy stories and songs at our weekly Storytimes in the Park. Tweens and teens can take in the calming effects of the great outdoors and try yoga at North School Park. Plus our StoryWalk® series continues with a new story each month for families to enjoy while walking around Lake Arlington.

Let's Go on a StoryWalk® at the Lake

Join us at Lake

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.
We invite you to join us at the library and around town for the following programs in June:Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad
Tuesday, June 14, 7-8:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room / RegisterJuneteenth Book Discussion: The