Plan Your Visit

The Arlington Heights Senior Center is a multi-agency service facility located at 1801 West Central Road.

  • Browse a collection of popular books, magazines, DVDs and audiobooks.
  • Enjoy comfortable reading areas with an assortment of specially selected magazines and daily newspapers.
  • Pick up reserved items or return any Arlington Heights library materials to the Reading Room or the outside book return located to the west of the front entrance.
  • Browse the internet in the Computer Lab; basic assistance available. 

Senior Center Library Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Senior Center Computer Lab Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. & 4-5:30 p.m.

View the Senior Center newsletter for more general information.

Accessibility at the Senior Center

The Senior Center has fully accessible building access. All entrances and restrooms are equipped with automatic door openers.

The library’s Senior Center branch has desktop digital magnifiers and hand magnifiers.  

The library strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation, please call 847-392-0100, text 847-665-1491 or email accessibility@ahml.info. 

Upcoming Programs at the Senior Center

Apr
10
Fri
Senior Center: Travelogue
10–11 a.m.
Apr
10
Fri
Senior Center: iPhone & iPad Settings 1
2–4 p.m.
Apr
13
Mon
Senior Center: Android Phone Basics
2–4 p.m.
Apr
15
Wed
Senior Center: Windows 11 Essentials (Day 2)
2–4 p.m.
Apr
16
Thu
Senior Center: Current Events
10–11:15 a.m.
Apr
16
Thu
Senior Center: iPhone & iPad Beyond Basics
2–4 p.m.
Apr
17
Fri
Senior Center: Travelogue
10–11 a.m.
Apr
20
Mon
Senior Center: Android Phone Basics (Day 2)
2–4 p.m.
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Technology Classes

  • PC-based classes as well as a variety of iPhone and Android classes
  • Small class size with hands-on instruction
  • View and print the tech class schedules and course descriptions here. All classes are held in-person at the Senior Center. Register online or call 847-392-0100. 

Discussion Groups

  • Current Events (weekly)
  • Film Discussion: Monthly film viewing with discussion
  • Modern Classics Book Discussion (monthly September–May)
  • Popular Books Discussion (monthly September–May)
  • Tech Help (bi-monthly)
  • Travelogues: Travel and documentary films (weekly) 

Books & More

The Senior Center collection includes:

  • Audiobook CDs
  • Books: Regular type, Large type
  • DVDs
  • Library of Things (Blu-ray player, tablets, bags, umbrellas and more)
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers

View the Senior Center collection in the library’s online catalog under Branch in the left-hand menu and visit the Senior Center to check out materials.