Library News
We have compiled a list of resources to help you access information about the COVID-19 vaccine. All residents of Illinois over 12 years old are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, and 18 years and older for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Below you will find details about Cook County vaccine registration, locations, and a link to the COVID-19 webpage for the Village of Arlington Heights. We have included information about the vaccine itself, as well as links to register for residents in nearby counties.
So much has changed at our library in the past year. The COVID-19 pandemic challenged all of us beyond what we could have ever imagined, and it will continue to impact the library and our community, for years to come.
We began this unforeseen journey in March of 2020 with what at the time for us appeared to be a two-week library closure. We soon realized the road ahead was headed in an unchartered direction as our best-made plans took a serious turn off course. And at worst, some of us faced or suffered personal challenges and losses in our lives
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library stands in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. We strongly condemn discrimination, acts of violence and hate speech against our AAPI neighbors and businesses.
The library remains committed to the continuous anti-racism work we began in 2017 related to diversity, equity and inclusion. We provide access to diverse collections and voices, spaces, programs, and training and resources that create connections and continue conversations.
We support the statements of the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association, the American Library Association Executive Board, the Illinois Library Association, RAILS and public libraries across Illinois.Resources:
March is Women's History Month, a month that honors the contribution of women throughout history. In celebration, we've put together several curated lists that highlight the voices of phenomenal women in film, literature and music.
Phenomenal Women - Fiction Writers
Phenomenal Women - Directors
Phenomenal Women - Biography/Memoir
Phenomenal Women - Music
Phenomenal Women - Science
Phenomenal Women - Poetry
Start your search for the daycare, preschool, elementary, middle or high school that fits your needs with the help of our Kids' World Wakelet. This easy-to-use online tool includes lots of great information and resources for parents and caregivers including information from our Virtual School Information Fair held earlier this year. Find resources, tour classrooms virtually and access information about dozens of area schools and organizations in Arlington Heights and the surrounding area using our Wakelets: School Information Fair: Daycares and Preschools and School Information Fair: K-12. Get started here.
Our Meet the Maker series continues when Shannon Downey of Badass Cross Stitch joins us via Zoom for: Craftivism 101: A Hands-On Virtual Workshop, Friday, March 12, 6-8 p.m. and Friday, March 26, 6-8 p.m. (This 2nd session on March 26 was recently added due to demand. Space is limited. Register here beginning March 15.) Craftivism: A Conversation on Tuesday, March 16. noon-12:30 p.m. on Instagram Live (no registration required).
Our Meet the Maker series gathers Makers from throughout the Chicagoland area to discuss what being a Maker means, demonstrate their work and answer questions. Included in our lineup, we've showcased textiles, screenprinting, mold making, ceramic
February is Black History Month and we've put together several curated lists that highlight Black voices in film, literature and music.
Black Voices - Cinema
Black Voices - Memoir/Biography
Black Voices - Music
Black Voices - Mystery
Black Voices - Romance
Black Voices - Science Fiction/Fantasy
Black Voices - Novels
You can now browse the shelves from the comfort of your home, on a new web page called “Explore the Collection.” Virtually explore some of our popular collections for items currently available on the library’s shelves. Place holds on the titles you want, and we’ll prepare them for you to pick up.
You can browse books, audiobooks, large print, movies and video games for adult, teen and kids’ items. The page also highlights a featured collection, which will change on a regular basis.
If you're looking for romance, we have something for you. Check out the book lists we've compiled - these romantic books are perfect for February.
Contemporary Romance
Historical Romance
Romantic Suspense
Paranormal Romance
Inspirational Romance
Fourteen conference rooms are available for public use on the second floor of the library. Conference rooms may be available on a walk-in basis, but reservations are encouraged. Small conference rooms may be reserved up to one week in advance; the large conference rooms may be reserved one month in advance.
We have 11 conference rooms that accommodate up to five people; one conference room (G) that can accommodate up to two people, and two larger conference rooms will hold 6–16 people.
Reservations are limited to two hours per day. Conference rooms close one-half hour prior to the library closing time.
Conference room use is subject to