Join us for the opening of our newest exhibit, Portrait of a Soldier, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Opening on the twentieth anniversary of September 11, this moving exhibit honors more than 300 Illinois men and women killed in Iraq and Afghanistan and other countries around the globe since 9/11, each captured in a hand-drawn graphite portrait.

Registration required to view the exhibit opening day. Register the total number in your party to arrive anytime between 1:30 and 4 p.m. Need not register separately if you are registered to attend the 10:30 a.m. Ceremony.

Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. Find the latest updates on library services and operations at https://www.ahml.info/StayInformed.

To attend the Remembrance Ceremony at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, register here. 

The library is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accessibility accommodations, call 847-392-0100 or TTY: 847-392-1119, or email us at accessibility@ahml.info

The Portrait of a Soldier exhibit and remembrance ceremony are made possible by Governor Pat Quinn, SALUTE, INC., Arlington Heights Memorial Library, First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208, John Hersey High School, St. Viator High School and American Airlines Veteran Military Employee Business Resource Group with support from Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and Doubletree Hotel Arlington Heights.

Portrait of a Soldier is on display September 11 through 30. Learn more about the exhibit and related events.