Library News
Whether you are browsing the shelves at the library, making and sharing with others at the Makerplace, enjoying a quiet moment in the Senior Center Reading Room or visiting the bookmobile in your neighborhood, we invite you to discover something new at your Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Learn more about the library's impact in Arlington Heights through community building and engagement, in the 2024 Impact Report.
This summer, the library is celebrating the art of making with Community & Craftivism, an exhibit showcasing how art can become an opportunity to build community and advocate for change, one stitch at a time.
From June 12 to July 23, this exhibit will display community-driven quilts, art projects created through craftivism and more, all curated by the library in partnership with artist and activist Shannon Downey. An opening event celebration will also take place on the library’s first floor on June 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The centerpiece of the exhibit is the unveiling of the library's Pride Community
More than 1,000 people including parents, students, teachers and community members stopped by the library on Tuesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 8 to celebrate the opening of the 31st Annual District 25 Student Art Show.
The receptions featured light refreshments and the opportunity for students and their families to see their art in person and meet with their art teachers.
This year's show featured the artwork of 482 students from seven elementary schools and two middle schools that can be seen on the library's first floor and in the display cases near the Dunton Ave. entrance.
These pieces ranged from 2D
The library's May newsletter is available online now. Discover what's happening at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library including upcoming programming for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, a new campaign for the library's bookmobile, upcoming outreach events and more.
The online edition includes live links to easily register for your favorite programs and services. You can also register through our online calendar or call 847-392-0100.
Share your community spirit and step out with the library at the Arlington Heights Fourth of July Parade, Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. Walk alongside the library’s bookmobile and help hand out giveaways to thousands of spectators along the way. This community event is open to all ages, but you must be able to walk the entire 1.5-mile parade route. Families with strollers and scooters are also welcome to join. Participants will receive a special library-themed T-shirt to wear on the day of the parade. Space is limited, so sign up early. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Participants under the
The library recently hosted its annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration, honoring more than 500 dedicated individuals who contributed 24,527 hours of service in the past year —supporting programs, mentoring customers, delivering materials and more.
Held on Wednesday, April 23 at the Rolling Green Country Club, this year's celebration embraced the theme “45 Years of Magic,” a tribute to the transformative impact volunteers have made at the library over nearly five decades.
“Like a master illusionist, the preparations of our behind-the-scenes volunteers are unseen by many, but the results — the results are undeniable,” Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Begich said
I Can Help My Business Succeed at the Library
May is Small Business Month, and as any entrepreneur knows, having reliable information sources is important for keeping your business competitive and running smoothly. The library offers a number of online resources to help:
LegalGPS
When you’re starting a business, working with a lawyer is important. Through a guided series of online steps, LegalGPS helps you get legal details about your business worked out in advance so that you can work more effectively with your attorney and save time & money. (Does not replace working with an attorney.)
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Planning for
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and wellbeing. Click here to learn more about local resources and partners, May's featured programs and booklists.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a nationally recognized monthly designation that honors the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians. Take a look at booklists for kids, tweens, teens and adults that library staff have put together:
Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Littles
Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Kids
Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Tweens
Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Teens
Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Adults
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Programs:
Friday Flicks: Lilo & Stitch
The library celebrated National Library Week this month by revealing the winners for the first-ever Love Your Library Bookmark Contest.
Five winners were selected from more than 200 submissions received by local youth artists from School Districts 25 and 214. On Monday, April 7, the winners were invited to the library’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Library Board President Amy Somary presented each winner with a certificate and printed copies of their winning bookmark.
Afterwards, the winners got to celebrate with a specially designed cake featuring their bookmark designs and then take a look at the new bookmark display