Library News
The library is proud to offer Explore More Illinois and Museum Adventure Passes, two ways for Arlington Heights Memorial Library cardholders to obtain discounted or free museum and attraction passes.
How do I get a Pass?
Get started at Explore More Illinois Login. Select the Arlington Heights Memorial Library from the drop-down menu and enter your library card number. Browse for passes and available offers for the upcoming three months. You can also search for offers by date, attraction name or location.
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Study for your final exams in the Hub and we'll provide brain-powering snacks, laptops and group study areas to help you prepare. Service dogs will be visiting Saturday, December 14 from 2-3 p.m. and Tuesday, December 17 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
For high school students only.
Dates and Times
Saturday, December 14, noon-5 p.m.
Sunday, December 15, noon-6 p.m.
Monday, December 16, 3-9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17, 3-9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 18, noon-9 p.m.
Thursday, December 19, noon-9 p.m.
If you are in your 20s or 30s, the library wants to hear from you!
The library would like our community's input to help inform our special events plans for 2025, especially new programs for customers ages 20-39.
Please fill out this short survey to share your thoughts. This survey is intended for Arlington Heights residents ages 20-39.
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The Arlington Heights Memorial Library announced the winner of its inaugural Library President for a Day Contest on Monday, November 4 during the Board of Library Trustees Committee of the Whole Meeting. Congratulations to Westgate Elementary third grader Hayden Kaufman on winning the coveted position of Library President for a Day. Kaufman was one of over 40 students in grades K-8 from various schools in the area who submitted a contest entry.
As part of the “presidential perks” for winning the contest, Kaufman kicked off the meeting with a roll call, led the board meeting attendees in the Pledge of
Holiday Book Drive
Now through Saturday, November 30
Drop off donations in the bin on the first floor
Donate new children's books throughout November. All books will go to families in our area whose incomes are below the federal poverty threshold and will be distributed through the Wheeling Township Adopt-a-Family program. We are collecting new books for children and teens from infancy to age 18. Books in Spanish also welcome.
Partner with Us
Is your school, community group or business interested in collecting books for the book drive? For more information on how to collect as a group, contact Communications
How do you live a beautiful life with few regrets? That was the question on everyone’s mind the past few months as the library celebrated its 11th One Book, One Village (OBOV) community read, which culminated Thursday with An Evening with Mikki Brammer, an event that brought Arlington Heights together through tears, laughter and meaningful conversation.
Cellist Lilianna Zofia Wosko provided music as 230 attendees filled the library’s Hendrickson Room on October 24 to hear Brammer speak about her first novel, The Collected Regrets of Clover. Brammer was joined in conversation with Death Café facilitator Rebekka James. 55 viewers also
Native American Heritage Month, celebrated each year in November, is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.
The library is proud to partner with the Village of Arlington Heights Social Services team on a new program that will take place twice a month: Social Worker in the Library.
Each month, social worker Darren Brown will be on site to assist individuals who have questions about available social services in Arlington Heights or who may be seeking counseling or other mental health services.
"Libraries are one of the only places that serve all members of the community, and that are established as a safe and welcoming environment that operates as a service to all," Brown said. "Having a
One Book, One Village (OBOV), now in its eleventh year, invites the community to read the same book at the same time and share in the experience through related programs and book discussions.
Copies of The Collected Regrets of Clover are now available for checkout at the library, at the Senior Center, on the bookmobile and online through cloudLibrary and hoopla. Holds can be picked up on the bookmobile, at the Senior Center, at the drive-up window, our 24/7 holds pickup locker or inside the library on the hold shelves.