Recent Book Lists

This booklist celebrates Veterans Day, a the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime.

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month from AHML's digital collection--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Whether you’re seeking a witchy woo-ing, a terrifying thriller, or a phantasmagoric fantasy, try these goodies for your literary treat bag.

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month from AHML's digital collection--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Vacation reads, Beach reads

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Themes include female friendship, adventure, archeology, Egypt and art.

Each year, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, recognizing the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Each year, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, recognizing the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

The month of October we celebrate Inclusion Awareness Month.

Banned Books Week is October 5-11, 2025. Banned Books Week, organized annually by the American Library Association and the Banned Books Week Coalition, is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of censorship and to celebrate the freedom to read. Banned Books Week is also an opportunity for libraries to ensure their community is represented through access to meaningful materials. The following staff-curated titles are a mix of books that represent our freedom to read and provide insight into modern censorship.

Themes include Egyptian royalty, women in archeology and the Met. Additional novels that inspired Fiona Davis and The Stolen Queen can be found at the back of the book.

In honor of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story and recent engagement, enjoy these titles based on Swift lyrics.

National Immigrant Heritage Month recognizes the countless ways immigrants have enriched American society, economy and culture. We welcome our community to learn more about the history of our Nation’s diverse and varied immigrant communities and embrace our shared history by sharing family stories and honoring our ancestors.

Mid-Summer means we are halfway through the reading year! Check out these books across a variety of genres that Arlington Heights Memorial Library staff and Mount Prospect Library staff picked as their top picks they have read during the first half of 2025.

Blast off into the wonders of the universe with this curated collection of fiction books for starry-eyed readers. Perfect for aspiring astronomers, science fiction buffs, and anyone who’s ever looked up and wondered.

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month from AHML's digital collection--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital graphic novel collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital nonfiction collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital music, movies/TV, magazines, etc. collections! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital fiction collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new!
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Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital cookbook and crafting collections! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital mystery collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital fantasy and science fiction collections! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month from AHML's digital collection--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Dive into the ultimate collection of summer cookbooks that are perfect for those sun-soaked days and balmy nights. From refreshing salads and grilled delights to vibrant cocktails and cool desserts, this booklist of new cookbooks offers a variety of recipes to elevate your summer meals.

Excited for FanCon but haven't had much time to nerd out? Intrigued by FanCon but not sure where to begin? Whether you're new to fandom, scrambling to finish your current cosplay, or awaiting the next batch of Magic: the Gathering cards, check out these items to psych yourself up for the big day! All are welcome!

It’s time to celebrate Independence Day! Try reading one of these fantastic books about the Revolutionary War, Colonial period, and those that fought for our independence to mark the 4th of July this year.

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month from AHML's digital collection--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

Here's what staff have been reading/watching/listening to this month--enjoy! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow throughout the month, so keep checking back to see what's new!

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, here is a list of a wide array of books that celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPIs have made to American history, society, and culture.

Wander through these leafy reads and discover the best methods to cultivate your home and personal space, whether it be your backyard, vegetable beds, indoor plants, or flower arrangements.

June 19, 1865 is the day when the last enslaved people in the United States were told they were free in Galveston, Texas – two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. June 19 is now known as Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates African-American freedom, culture and achievements.

June 19, 1865 is the day when the last enslaved people in the United States were told they were free in Galveston, Texas – two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. June 19 is now known as Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates African-American freedom, culture and achievements.

Juneteenth is a celebration commemorating the day, June 19th, 1865, that the last enslaved people in the United States were emancipated.

Explore what staff have been enjoying from AHML's digital fiction collection! Other formats may be available; stop by the Info Desk at the library to learn more. This list will continue to grow, so keep checking back to see what's new! (Scroll down for newer items.)