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 at the Farmers Market
Saturdays, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23
8 a.m.-noon / Farmers Market / North Vail Commuter Lot
N. Vail Ave. & W. Fremont St.
Visit the bookmobile at the Arlington Heights Farmers Market every other Saturday this summer. Pick out some books and learn about what's new at the library.
Special pop-up events at the market are from 9-11 a.m. on Saturdays and include:
June 21: ESL & Citizenship Classes
July 5: Makerplace at the Market
July 19: Library of Things
August 16: Resources for Business or Career
August 30: Family History
StoryWalk® at Recreation Park
The library and the Arlington Heights Park District are excited to bring stories to Recreation Park this summer with a permanent StoryWalk®.
Community Backpack Drive
July 21-August 3 / First floor of the library
A new backpack can make a significant difference for a student, helping them start the year with confidence and on the right foot. The library is partnering with OMNI in July to bring new, quality backpacks to area youth in time for school. The community is invited to help by donating NEW backpacks to benefit OMNI's clients. OMNI provides comprehensive behavioral health services ranging from counseling to prevention, intervention, financial assistance and much more. For more information, visit omni4all.org.
More Upcoming Events:
Arlington Heights Garden Club Walk & Unique Boutique
Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arlington Heights Historical Museum / 110 W. Fremont St.
Library Butterfly Garden / Dunton Avenue Entrance
Visit with library volunteers and stroll past the library's Butterfly Garden on Dunton Avenue during the garden walk.
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
Misión San Juan Diego Festival
Sunday, July 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Misión San Juan Diego, 2323 N. Wilke Rd.
Join the library's booth and the bookmobile and enjoy some great food and entertainment.
National Night Out
Thursday, July 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m. / North School Park, N. Evergreen Ave. & E. Eastman St.
Enjoy a great night of family fun and entertainment, visit the library's booth, connect with staff and hop on the bookmobile at NNO.
Heritage Fest
Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m.-noon / Arlington Heights Historical Museum Grounds, 110 W. Fremont St.
Celebrate cultural diversity at Heritage Fest, a free, family-friendly event with performances, food and the opportunity to meet with local cultural organizations. Presented in partnership by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Village of Arlington Heights and Arlington Heights Park District in celebration of National Immigrant Heritage Month.
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.