Online Databases

You can also explore your interests or learn something new using our online databases! See our learning resources page for a complete list.

• A to Z World Foods - Recipes and overviews of food from around the world.
• A to Z World Maps - Thousands of detailed international maps (countries, regions, states, etc.), as well as topographic maps, climate maps and more.
• Britannica Library - Kids' edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, animal profiles and much more.
• Creativebug - More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by

Students faced with the challenge of earning service hours AND practice social distancing, need to look no further than the Hub’s recently launched Volunteer in Place (VIP) program. Accessed entirely online, VIP provides teens in grades 7-12 with volunteer projects to do at home like creating cards for hospitalized kids or making dog and cat toys for local animal shelters. Teens keep track of their progress on Beanstack, similar to participating in the library’s reading programs. Completed service projects earn badges and ultimately volunteer hours for good deeds done—all from home.  

“We offer something for everyone,” says Teen Advisor Kate Henry, who helped to create VIP

Resources for Job Seekers

• National Able Network
• Career Resource Center
• Harper College Job Placement Resource Center
• Illinois WorkNet (Arlington Heights Location)
• Illinois WorkNet (main site)
• Jewish Vocational Services
• Northwest Compass 
• St. Hubert's Job & Networking Ministry
• Path to Career Readiness
  • Join the library's self-directed Path to Career Readiness program. This is a self-paced set of online and in-library activities designed to help new and returning job seekers develop effective resumes/cover letters, interview skills and workplace competencies. More information.

• Please note: Some of the agencies provided have temporarily suspended services. Check their websites for updates. 

Resources for Unemployed Individuals 

On the April 6, 2021 ballot, residents of the Village of Arlington Heights will be asked to vote for a Village President, four Village Trustees and three Library Trustees. The ballot will also contain offices for school district, park district and township officials.

Circulation of nominating petitions begins Tuesday, September 22, 2020. The filing period runs from December 14, 2020 to December 21, 2020. The Village Clerk’s Office has petition packets available for Village Trustee and Library Trustee.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, packets will be distributed by appointment. Make an appointment to pick up a packet by calling 847-368-5540 or emailing

TO ENTER THE LIBRARY
Please park in the exterior parking lot, if possible, and walk to the Dunton Ave. main entrance.
If you park in the underground parking garage, entry into the library building is available at the northeast corner of the parking garage (stair and elevator access). All customers over age 2 must wear a mask when entering and while in the building. If you cannot wear a mask for medical reasons and would like to visit the library, please contact library staff for accommodations at accessibility@ahml.info or call (847) 870-3642.

EXITING THE LIBRARYCustomers may exit the library building through the

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded the Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML) with the Live and Learn Construction Grant in the amount of $50,000.

“My office is fortunate to have the opportunity to assist your library with this important infrastructure improvement project,” White stated in his letter to the library announcing the award. 

The Live and Learn Construction Grant provides funding to public libraries for the conversion of existing buildings not currently used for library services. AHML will use the grant toward the renovation of 112 N. Belmont Ave., formerly the Arlington Heights teen center

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is pleased to welcome magician, artist and sensory illusionist Jeanette Andrews, our Artist in Residence for July 2020. We have an exciting lineup of interactive virtual events planned for you, including a performance, a workshop, meet the artist home studio visits, and Instagram Live coffee chats with exciting experts in diverse fields. https://www.ahml.info/residency

Each week find new blog posts and reading lists curated by the artist. Follow the @ahml Instagram page for exclusive content from Jeanette throughout the month of July, plus access to unique Instagram Live events with the artist all month long. We hope you will join

The library’s Reading Room branch at the Senior Center is open, with limited capacity, for browsing and checking out materials from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  All Senior Center users will need to complete a health questionnaire and temperature check conducted by the Senior Center for admission to the building.  Screened visitors for the Reading Room will be admitted as space becomes available. When entering and while in the building, everyone must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Although the Senior Center is now open, we are not offering hold pick up at that location

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library condemns all forms of racism, hatred, injustice, and violence. We grieve the death of George Floyd and others who have died as victims of racist acts.  

We are inspired by global protests of those who have marched to call for change. We too, are challenged to do more to eliminate barriers, support diversity, and listen and learn from every voice. 

We will continue to evaluate our library, our community, and increase our outreach to underserved populations, strengthen community partnerships, and diversify our collections. Curating a resourceful and supportive hub for everyone in our community is of utmost importance. 

As a public library, with materials and resources to inspire understanding

Share Your COVID-19 Story to Build the Library’s Collection

We are living in a historic moment. The COVID-19 pandemic is perhaps one of those events that change or mark a generation. Recognizing the importance and unique opportunity for us to document experiences and collective memories while we are living through uncertain times together, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library invites local community members to share their stories, artifacts and any form of artistic or creative expression about living during the pandemic. The goal of the Arlington Heights COVID-19 Story Project is to create a library collection that will enable our community and future generations to learn about the resilience of Arlington