Library News
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.
What could be better than reading a good book? How about discussing that book with others who have read it too?
More than 380 people put this idea into practice at more than 30 book discussions hosted by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library in 2023. Best of all, there are more books to read and always room for more readers to join in to discuss - including you!
If you've considered and haven't yet participated in one of the library's adult book discussions, now may be an ideal time to give it a try as several of our book groups
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML) is the community's place to read, learn and gather! Each month, the library compiles a director's report which highlights the most recent statistics and trends in library usage, programs and other initiatives that impact our community and support the library's overall strategic goals and plan. Highlights from October's report include:
- One Book, One Village a Surefire Hit with the Arlington Heights Community (page 1)
- Makerplace Celebrates Third Anniversary with an Open House (page 5)
- A Storytime Designed for Our Youngest Library Customers (page 6)
- AHML Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (page 7)
- Social Worker Program
"A discussion of death is always a discussion of life." - Rebekka James, certified life-cycle celebrant, caregiver and Death Café facilitator
Fiction often mimics life. In this fall’s One Book, One Village title, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer, the main character, Clover, frequents a Death Café at her local public library to share with others her thoughts and feelings about death. The Arlington Heights Memorial Library also hosts Death Cafés and if these programs had a so-called leading person, it would be Rebekka James.
James facilitates the library’s Death Cafés. It’s a role she has had since
Each October, the library celebrates Inclusion Awareness Month, which recognizes the Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s commitment to connect you to resources and programs, highlights enhancements in accessibility and invites community feedback. Featured programming this month includes a celebration kickoff on Friday, October 4 with a Monster Mash dance party for adults presented in collaboration with Northwest Special Recreation Association, The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Products Road Show on October 17, and Our Time Celebration: Active Sensory Fun on October 5.
With the community’s feedback and guidance, the library continues to improve accessibility. This year we added cane holders at service
The library's October newsletter is available online! Discover what's happening at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library this month including programming and resources for Inclusion Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, Halloween Fun, One Book, One Village and more.
The online edition includes live links to easily register for your favorite programs and services. Plus, register through our online calendar or call 847-392-0100.
Read the October newsletter here: https://issuu.com/ahml/docs/ahmlnewsletter-october24
From preparing food in a cooking class to engraving a cutting board, repairing household appliances to creating artwork to display in your home, the opportunities to create and learn are endless at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Makerplace.
Now celebrating its third year, the Makerplace is the place where Arlington Heights and area residents can learn skills and gain experience to make almost anything.
The library will celebrate with the community at an Anniversary Party on September 22, from noon-3 p.m. at 112 N. Belmont Ave., where visitors can stop by and explore the free opportunities available, including using the
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML) is the community's place to read, learn and gather! Each month, the library compiles a director's report which highlights the most recent statistics and trends in library usage, programs and other initiatives that impact our community and support the library's overall strategic goals and plan. Highlights from September's report include:
- The Collected Regrets of Clover Named One Book, One Village Choice for 2024 (page 1)
- Comiskey Park Documentary Screening Brings Baseball Fans to the Library (page 4)
- State of the Art Magnifiers Available for Low Vision Users (page 6)
- Tweens Learn to Sew at