Enjoy the many community events in Arlington Heights and make the most of your summer! Mark your calendars and join the Arlington Heights Memorial Library around town at these upcoming events.
Visit the Bookmobile in the Community
May 10: Swing into Spring: North School Park
May 26: Memorial Day Parade: Downtown Arlington Heights
Saturdays, May 17 and 31: Farmer's Markets: N. Vail Commuter Lot
For a list of regular bookmobile stops, visit ahml.info/bookmobile.
Library Pop-ups at the Farmers Market
The library also hosts special pop-up events at the Farmers Market on select Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. including:
May 10: National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Visit with library staff to learn about childhood developmental milestones as it pertains to speech, language and literacy.
May 24: Resources to Help Your Business or Financial Future Grow
Find out how the library can help you start or maintain a small business and discover tips to guide you toward financial success.
Learn more about our business services here: ahml.info/services/business
June 7: Pride at the Market
Stop by to enjoy an activity and find a variety of books and other materials celebrating LGBTQ+ characters, experiences and issues, Find local resources available, learn more about local partner Glen's Friends and chat with library staff.
More Upcoming Events:
Summer Reading Kickoff with Mr. Scott's Bubble Show
Saturday, May 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m. / Arlington Heights Historial Museum Grounds
Pop over to the Historical Museum's grounds to see Mr. Scott create little bubbles, big bubbles, even bubbles the size of a car. Before or after the show, register for Summer Reading and get your first prize of the season!
Sign up for summer reading at ahml.beanstack.org.
Join the library in the Fourth of July Parade
Share your community spirit and step out with the library at the Arlington Heights Fourth of July Parade, Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. Walk alongside the library’s bookmobile and help hand out giveaways to thousands of spectators along the way. This community event is open to all ages, but you must be able to walk the entire 1.5-mile parade route. Families with strollers and scooters are also welcome to join. Participants will receive a special library-themed T-shirt to wear on the day of the parade. Space is limited, so sign up early.
Register here: ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/186137
New pickup lockers available at Camelot and Heritage Park
Picking up your requested items just got easier. A 24/7 Hold Pickup Locker has been in use at the library for the past year, and now lockers have been added to two new convenient locations at Camelot Park and Heritage Park. Access your library holds any time, any day of the week by selecting a locker location for your hold. Special thanks to Gallagher Insurance for generously funding the lockers through a donation to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation and Murphy Security Solutions for partnering with the library to expand access to materials in the community. Learn more at ahml.info/lockers.