Library News
It was a day of coming together at the Makerplace on Monday, January 15 as more than 85 people participated in hands-on service projects for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Community members created dog and cat toys for The Buddy Foundation, put together no-sew blankets for Project Linus, wrote letters for residents at Luther Village, and prepared a taco casserole and an oatmeal chocolate chip bake during a PADS Meal Prep made possible through a partnership with First Presbyterian Church.
“I knew we wanted to do something to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a service event and this
Some day-to-day tasks like carrying grocery bags, holding a key to open a door and twisting off small lids or bottle caps are now a whole lot easier thanks to the library’s Assistive Tools Kit, a collection of seven small devices selected for their functionality and ease to create using the library’s 3D printers. The tools can be used by people of all ages and include a bottle opener, key turner, pen ball, palm pen, tube opener, signature guard and bag carrier. View the kit and learn more about each tool here.
Borrow an already assembled Assistive Tools Kit from our Library of Things to learn
Celebration time! It was a party in Kids’ World on Monday, January 8, where more than 530 people showed up to celebrate the new and improved Kids’ World, which has been reimagined and refreshed for the new year after an extensive, three-month makeover.
Families who attended the Kids’ World Celebration were happy with the latest updates.
“We kind of saw the updates during construction, but this is the first time the LED archway was working, and it was all finished up,” said Randy Kaempen, who attended the party with his 2-year-old grandson Artie, who enjoyed the new floor projection system
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
All good things must come to an end--even at the movies! And so it was that credits rolled on Thursday evening, December 14 for one of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's most popular and longest-running programs - Dann & Raymond's Movie Club!
For 17 years, Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire and film historian and author Raymond Benson educated, entertained and wowed library audiences with their encyclopedic knowledge and genuine good humor about all things movies and Hollywood.
"Seventeen years is as long as it takes to raise a child up through high school...think about that Dann," joked Benson as he and Gire welcomed the standing room only
The best books entertain us, educate us on important topics and keep us turning pages into the wee hours or provide us with a welcome escape. Check out what our Info Advisors loved reading during the past year and their choices for Best Books of 2023:
Favorite Things: Best of 2023
Join library staff on Zoom as we share our favorite books, movies and music of 2023 and discuss what we're looking forward to in 2024. Grab your
Winter Reading 2023
Monday, December 18-Sunday, January 28
Age 0-Grade 12
When the weather outside is frightful...curl up with a good book! This winter, youth from birth to grade 12 can track their reading, play to win winter prizes and earn a free book when they finish. Register and pick up a paper log in Kids' World or the Hub starting Monday, December 18, then track your reading at ahml.beanstack.org.
Thank you to all of our customers, staff and community groups who helped contribute to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's 2023 Holiday Book Drive!
This year more than 870 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, State Representative Mary Beth Canty, Patton Elementary School and the Lakeshore Circle Book Club for their very generous donations.
The library book drive has provided 23,970 books to children and teens in need since 1998. Thank you again for helping
Small but mighty is the inspiration behind the newest art installation at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. On display throughout December, the first-time Tiny Art Show features more than 170 canvases each measuring 4"x 4" in size. Best of all, each mini masterpiece was created by a local resident and together the impact is enormously entertaining.
"We received so many unique pieces," said Nikki Camp, programs and exhibits coordinator. "There are tiny canvases from entire families. We have depictions of a sunrise and sunset, cozy winter nights and Christmastime. One piece uses buttons to create the artwork, and another depicts
Stop by the Hub and study for your final exams. We'll provide brain-powering snacks, laptops and group study areas to help you prepare. For high school students only.
Finals Study Lounge
Saturday, December 16, noon-5 p.m.
Sunday, December 17, noon-6 p.m.
Monday, December 18-Tuesday, December 19, 3-9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20-Thursday, December 21, noon-9 p.m.
Hub Winter Break Hours
Tuesday, December 26-Friday, December 29, noon-9 p.m.
Saturday, December 30, Sunday, December 21 and Saturday, January 6, noon-5 p.m.
Saturday, January 7, noon-6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 2-Friday, January 5 and Monday, January 8, noon-9 p.m.