Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to provide gifts (programs, materials, equipment and artwork) for the library.

The Friends sponsor yearly sales and maintain the Friends Book Shop (located on the first floor) offering used books and magazines for sale throughout the year.

Visit the Friends website for an expanded version of the information on this page. View the current Friends newsletter here and subscribe to their eNewsletter here for information about upcoming sales.

If you are interested in learning more about the Friends, email ahml.fol@gmail.com.

Used Book Sales

Market Sale: Children's Books
June 27, 2026

Summer Sale
August 7-9, 2026

Fall Sale
November 6-8, 2026

Holiday Sale
December 5, 2026

Adult Sales are in the Hendrickson Room and Children’s Sales are in the Cardinal Room. The Market Sale on June 27 will be in the library's underground parking garage.
 
The Adult Sale features nonfiction and fiction books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, music CDs, vinyl records and audiobooks. The Children’s Sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and nonfiction. Buy It Now and Auction items will be for sale on the second floor. Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 p.m. and ends Saturday at 2 p.m. 
 
The Friends accept credit cards, cash, checks and PayPal. Scanning is not allowed at Friends Sales on any device. For the Children's Sale, there is a 25% teacher discount for teachers with a valid ID. There is an $8 bag sale on Sunday (no teacher discount).

Membership

Friends membership is open to all individuals in agreement with its purposes. Arlington Heights residents and non-residents are welcome.

Several membership categories are available: individual, family, patron, life and corporate. All contributions are tax-deductible.

The membership year runs from April 1 to March 31. Applications processed between November 1 and March 31 will be for the following year which begins the next April 1.

Paper applications are available at the Checkout Desk on the first floor. 

Become a member 

Friends Book Shop

Visit the Friends Book Shop on the first floor of the library to find used books for adults and children, DVDs, CDs, books on CD and magazines.

Most items are priced $1 for adults and 50¢ for children.

Electronic devices (scanners, laptops, cell phones, etc.) are allowed in the library, including the Friends Book Shop, subject to library policies on such use. 

Donations

Donation Times

Monday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Wednesday & Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

For donations by appointment, contact the Friends at 847-506-2663. Appointments are recommended for larger donations or alternate times.

The Friends accept books, movies and music that are in good condition. They do not accept encyclopedias, VHS or cassettes.

Donation Requests

The Friends will consider donation requests from nonprofit organizations and other groups that promote literacy, support education or provide community services. Once approved, a Friends member will respond via the email address provided in your completed form. Preference will be given to approved organizations in our local area. Pickup at the library is required. 

Submit a Request