Plan Your Visit

Library Address:

500 N. Dunton Ave. 
Arlington Heights, IL
60004-5910

Library Hours:

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.

Makerplace Address:

112 N. Belmont Ave.  
Arlington Heights, IL
60004-5910

Makerplace Hours:

Tuesday–Thursday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–5 p.m.
Monday: Closed

Senior Center Reading Room Address:

1801 West Central Road 
Arlington Heights, IL
60004-5910

Senior Center Reading Room Hours:

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m

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Special Hours

Library Closures

Library Closures 2025:

  • Jan 01 - New Year's Day
  • Apr 04 - Staff Development Day
  • Apr 20 - Easter Sunday
  • May 26 - Memorial Day
  • Jul 04 - Independence Day
  • Sep 01 - Labor Day
  • Nov 26 - Thanksgiving Eve (Close at 5 p.m.)
  • Nov 27 - Thanksgiving
  • Dec 24 - Christmas Eve
  • Dec 25 - Christmas
  • Dec 31 - New Year's Eve (Close at 5 p.m.)

Entrances

Main Library

The main library is at 500 N. Dunton Ave. Entrances are at the underground parking level (with elevator access) and above ground on Dunton Avenue (wheelchair ramp access and elevator inside).  

Makerplace

The library’s Makerplace is at 112 N. Belmont Ave. The entrance is on Belmont Avenue (wheelchair ramp access and elevator inside).  

Senior Center Reading Room

The Senior Center at 1801 W. Central Road is home to the library’s Reading Room branch, with fully accessible building access. All entrances are equipped with automatic door openers.

Where To Get Help

Assistance

If you need help while visiting the library, Makerplace or Senior Center, you can get assistance by visiting any public service desk, calling 847-392-0100, texting 847-665-1491, or finding a nearby staff member wearing a name tag. 

For questions or feedback regarding accessibility, please call 847-870-3712 or email accessibility@ahml.info. 

First Aid & AED Access

For first aid or AED access, visit any public service desk or find a nearby staff member.  

Parking

Main Library

Free library parking is available at the outside and underground parking lots at 500 N. Dunton Ave. at the corner of Dunton and Euclid. In case of some large events, if the library parking lots fill, additional paid or free parking may be available at the Vail Avenue Commuter Lot at the corner of West St. James Street and Vail Avenue, Fremont Street and Vail Avenue. Street parking is available on the streets surrounding the library.  

Makerplace

Limited parking is available in a lot behind the Makerplace building at 112 N. Belmont Ave., near Recreation Park. Street parking is available on Miner Street, Pine Street, Wing Street and Belmont Avenue. Free garage parking is available 0.2 miles away in the Village of Arlington Heights North Garage.   

Senior Center Reading Room

The library’s Reading Room branch at the Senior Center has an outdoor parking lot at 1801 W. Central Road.  

Accessible Parking

Most of the main library’s accessible parking spots are in the underground parking lot at 500 N. Dunton Ave. Some are available in the outdoor lot.  

Some outdoor accessible parking spots are available at the Makerplace at 112 N. Belmont Ave.  

The Senior Center has ample outdoor accessible spots in its parking lot.  

Public Transportation

Main Library

Accessible by both Metra train and Pace Bus. To learn more about bus and train schedules and accessibility information, visit the Metra page here and Pace page here. The library is a 0.3 mile walk from the Metra station. The library is located within a Pace On Demand zone. Visit the Pace website to reserve the shared-ride service. 

Makerplace

The Makerplace is a 0.3 mile walk from the Metra station. The Makerplace is located within a Pace On-Demand zone. Visit the Pace website to reserve the shared-ride service. 

Senior Center Reading Room

The Senior Center is a 2.1 mile walk from the Arlington Park Metra station. The Senior Center is located within a Pace On-Demand zone. Visit the Pace website to reserve the shared-ride service. 

Biking & Walking

Biking to the Main Library

Located on a Village bicycle route. View Arlington Heights bicycle routes. Bike racks are available near the library entrance at Dunton Avenue and the underground parking lot. 

Biking to the Makerplace

Located on a Village bicycle route. View Arlington Heights bicycle routes. Bike racks are located near the entrance at Belmont Avenue. 

Biking to the Senior Center

Located on a Village bicycle route. View Arlington Heights bicycle routes. Bike racks are west of the Senior Center entrance, adjacent to the library drop-off box. 

Walking to the Library

The Main Library is on Route 8, 12 and 13 of the Village’s Walk Arlington initiative. View Arlington Heights walking routes on the Village website.

Drive Up, Drop Off, Pick Up

Drive-up Window

Reserved items may be picked up at the drive-up window in the library's underground parking lot. For your safety, we can only serve motorized vehicles at the drive-up window. Drive-up window hours.  

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: noon–6 p.m. 

Drop-off Boxes

A 24/7 drive-up book and media drop-off box is located in the northeast corner of the library’s underground parking lot and outside the Dunton Avenue entrance. A drive-up book and media drop-off box is also available outside the Senior Center at 1801 W. Central Road and at the following Arlington Heights Park District Facilities: Camelot Park Community Center and Frontier Park Community Center.

24/7 Hold Pickup Locker

Reserved items may be picked up at the 24/7 Hold Pickup Lockers located in the library’s underground parking lot or in the community at Camelot Park and Heritage Park. Accessible parking spaces are available near the lockers.

Restrooms & Wellness

Restroom Locations

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library provides restroom facilities on the main and upper floors of the main library. Restrooms are in the following areas: 

First Floor: Gendered restrooms with wheelchair-accessible stalls and changing tables are next to the Checkout Desk. Gendered restrooms for children and their caretakers, each with changing tables and wheelchair-accessible stalls, are located in Kids’ World. 

Second Floor: Gendered restrooms are located next to the Info Desk on the second floor.  

Free sanitary products are available to visitors in all female and all-gendered restrooms. 

Restrooms with sink step stools are available in all gendered restrooms.  

Restrooms with self-flush features are available throughout the library, except for in Kids’ World.  

All-Gender Restrooms

An all-ages, all-gender restroom is in Kid’s World on the library’s first floor and near the service desk on the second floor. 

Nursing Room

The library welcomes nursing mothers, who may nurse their babies in any public space in the library. The main library also has a Wellness Room available to nursing mothers within Kids’ World on the library’s first floor. Ask at the Kids’ World Desk for entrance. This space has a closeable, lockable door. 

Wellness Room

The library's designated quiet room is in Kids' World on the first floor. This Wellness Room is available for guests who require a quieter space when visiting the library. Please ask at the Kids’ World Desk for entrance. This space has a closeable, lockable door. 

Changing Tables

A child-sized changing table is available in every public restroom and Kids’ World Wellness Room. 

Accessibility

Accessibility - Elevators

The elevators are next to the stairs in the center of the library. Elevators allow customers to access all floors of the library. Entrances in the underground parking level and above ground on Dunton Avenue include ground level elevator access.  

Accessibility - Wheelchairs & Walkers

A limited number of motorized scooters and rollator walkers are available on the main floor at the Dunton Avenue entrance and the lower-level underground parking entrance. Elevators and ramps serve all public areas within the building. Complimentary use of a walker or wheelchair is available free of charge to guests as availability permits. List of assistive devices offered by the library.  

Accessibility - Devices & Services

The library is committed to providing a quality experience for all our guests. Please visit the library's Accessibility page for more specific information, including details about the library’s Sound Loop service in the Hendrickson Room and more information about devices that can be borrowed while you visit. For more information on services for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing and guests who are blind or have low vision visit the library's Accessibility page. 

Accessibility - Service Animals

In accordance with the ADA, the library, Makerplace and Senior Center allow service animals in these facilities, presuming they have met the requirements outlined in the Illinois Service Animal Access Act, Illinois Guide Dog Access Act and Illinois White Cane Law.  

Food & Vending

Water Fountains & Filling Stations

Water fountains are on the library's first and second floors located near the restrooms and outside of the Hendrickson Room.  

Food, Vending & Cafe Seating

Food and beverage vending machines and cafe seating are available on the library’s first floor near the library’s New & Popular section.  

A snack cafe area for kids and families is inside the entrance to Kids’ World on the library’s first floor. Other food is not available for purchase inside Kids’ World.  

A small number of cafe tables and some vending machines are also available near the Info Desk on the library’s second floor.  

Other Useful Information

Translation & ESL Services

The ESL & Literary Services Office is located on the first floor of the library. Staff are in the office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The ESL & Literacy office is closed on Sundays.

A phone-to-talk translation service is available in the library. More information about the library’s ESL and Literacy Services.

If you need help finding resources, learning how to use digital resources from home, or information about virtual or in-person tutoring, please email esl@ahml.info. We can set up an appointment to meet in person or via Zoom, schedule a phone call, or provide a written explanation. We would love to hear from you!

Please note that one-on-one tutoring sessions are limited to Arlington Heights cardholders. Additionally, we are experiencing a high demand for tutoring services, and there may be a waitlist to be paired with a tutor. If you have any questions, please contact us. 

Self-Check Machines

Self-check stations are available for easy checkout throughout the first floor of the library near the Checkout Desk, in the Music & Movies section and in Kids’ World. Items can also be checked out using the self-check feature when logged into your library account on a mobile device. 

Book Carts & Baskets

Book carts and baskets to carry your materials are available for use in the library and can be checked out.  

Lost & Found

If you have lost an item at the library, please ask a staff member for help. Lost and Found items can be picked up at the Checkout Desk on the main floor. 

Questions & Feedback

We are committed to providing equitable access to all library customers. The library provides resources, services and program accommodations that enhance accessibility for all users. We are also committed to improving the library experience for everyone. For questions and feedback, contact us at 847-870-3712, use the Chat with Us function on any page of this website or fill out a Contact Us form and a staff member will get back to you.