Library News
As you watch the events in Ukraine unfold, you may be wondering what you can do to help. Library staff have compiled a list of credible organizations you can contribute to that are working to provide aid. We've also put together a curated list of nonfiction books, novels and films that give insight to the current situation in Ukraine and its people, and a list of reliable news media sources. Learn more at https://www.ahml.info/ukraine_resources.
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February is Black History Month, a month where we pay tribute to the profound contributions of African Americans to the history and culture of the United States. From The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers to The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris, we've put together a curated list of fiction and nonfiction books for you to check out that highlight Black voices in literature. Click here to take a look. |
Explore resources available through the library such as books, eBooks, films, articles and more on the topic of anti-racism. On this page, you'll also find resources around the web that AHML librarians have collected such as podcasts, websites and guides.
We have compiled a list of resources to help you access information about the COVID-19 vaccine. All residents of Illinois 5 years old and over are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, and 18 years and older for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Below you will find details about locations for receiving the vaccine. We have included links for residents in nearby counties.
CDC CHILDREN'S VACCINE INFORMATION
SIGN UP FOR VAX VERIFY For Illinois residents to add their vaccination cards to their phones.
FDA EUA (EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION) APPROVED COVID-19 AT-HOME TESTS
TESTING LOCATIONS Due to high demand many
Thank you to all of our wonderful customers, staff and community groups who helped contribute to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's Holiday Book Drive, which returned for 2021.
This year more than 853 books were generously donated for infants, children and teens for Wheeling Township's Adopt-a-Family program. Special thanks go to the library staff and volunteers, the Rolling Green Country Club Women’s Golf Association, the Lakeshore Circle Book Club and Thomas Middle School for their very generous donations.
The library book drive has provided more than 22,038 books to children and teens in need since 1998. Thank you again for
There is no better time than now to check out the library's online resources from the comfort of your own home and try something new. Learn how to prepare global cuisine or brush up on your language skills using our in-depth online classes. Get started and explore everything the library has to offer on our online learning page at ahml.info/onlinelearning including:
A to Z World Food: Discover delicious recipes and learn about food from around the world.
Creativebug: More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Includes sewing/quilting/knitting, paper crafts, food, jewelry, holiday crafts and more
The best books entertain us, educate us on important topics, keep us turning pages into the wee hours or provide us with welcome escape. Check out what our advisors loved reading in 2021. If you would like a personalized list of book recommendations from our staff, fill out a Book Me form at ahml.info/book-me and we will send you a customized selection based on your preferences.
- Dark Sky: A Joe Pickett Novel by C.J. Box
- The Secret Bridesmaid by Katy Birchall
- Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
- The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
- The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for
Stop by the Tech Learning Center Desk at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library and ask for a COVID-19 vaccine card protector. This protective vinyl pouch is perfect for keeping your COVID-19 vaccine card safe and clean. Vaccine card protectors are available to Arlington Heights cardholders while supplies last. These vinyl pouches come in two different sizes - the larger size (4 5/8 inches x 3 7/8 inches) fits the cards given out at the Arlington Heights Park District, while the smaller size (4 1/2 inches x 3 3/8 inches) fits the cards given out at other Cook County sites. Limited 1 to 2 pouches per customer.
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Author Robin Wall Kimmerer talks nature, our connection to it and the success of Braiding Sweetgrass
"No one is more surprised than I and grateful that this book is in so many hands," said author Robin Wall Kimmerer to a virtual crowd of eager readers on Thursday, October 21.
Fans of Kimmerer and her inspiring collection of essays, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, joined the author and former host of Worldview Jerome McDonnell in conversation as part of An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer.
This was the signature event for this fall’s One Book, One Village (OBOV), the Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s (AHML) annual community read, now in its eighth
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library's Makerplace officially debuted on Sunday, September 19 with a grand opening celebration, which included welcoming remarks by library officials and Mayor Tom Hayes followed by a ceremonial opening of the building's front doors. Throughout the afternoon, close to 500 attendees took a guided tour of the new makerspace and learned about the many things visitors ages 12 and up can do using the Makerplace's technology and creative equipment along with flexible workspaces and a commercial-grade kitchen. The library would like to thank the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library for their continued support in helping to bring the makerspace to