Adult LitCrate

LitCrate registration is closed.

Welcome to the Adult LitCrate book subscription series. When you register for a session, you will receive a personally curated box, every other month for 3 months.

Registration will open on December 1 at 12pm when the library opens. Pick-ups for the next session will begin the 1st week of January.

Step 1: Register for our January, March, and May session on December 1st. The registration form lets us know your reading preferences. LitCrate availability is limited, so register for yours ASAP!

Step 2: Once we receive your registration form, we will choose your book, pack it into a box with surprise goodies for you to keep, and get it ready for you to pick-up and check-out.

Step 3: You will be notified when your LitCrate is ready for you to pick up. Don't worry, the book will still be a surprise!

Step 4: Read and return the book, keep the goodies, and reuse or recycle the box.

*This service is for adults who are AHML Cardholders only. 

Questions? Call us at 847-392-0100 or email adultlitcrate@ahml.info

Teen LitCrate

*Registration for the October/November/December session opens September 1.*

Welcome to Teen LitCrate! 

Registration for our fall session begins September 1. Pickups for the first box begins October 1 after email notification.  

Step 1: Register for our October, November, and December session here on September 1! The registration form lets us know your reading likes and dislikes, what genres interest you, and other ways we can customize your boxes. LitCrate availability is limited, so register for yours ASAP!

Step 2: Once we receive your registration form, we will choose a book we think you'll love, pack it into a box with surprise goodies for you to keep, and get it ready to make its way to you!

Step 3: You will be notified when your LitCrate is being held for you to pick up around the 1st of the month. Don't worry, the book will still be a surprise!

Step 4: Read and return the book and box, but keep the goodies!

Step 5: Want to do it all over again? Upcoming session registration dates are: fall session opens September 1, winter session opens December 1, and spring session opens March 1.

This service is for teens in grades 7-12. If you have graduated high school, you are welcome to sign up for our LitCrate for adults!

Questions? Call The Hub at 847-506-2669 or email teenlitcrate@ahml.info.

Register for Teen LitCrate

Tween LitCrate

*Registration for the July/August session is now closed. Check back on September 1^st to register for the October/November session.*

Step 1: When registration is open, complete a LitCrate form. The registration form lets us know your reading likes and dislikes, what genres interest you, and other ways we can customize your boxes. LitCrate availability is limited.

Step 2: Once we receive your registration form, we will choose a book we think you'll love, pack it into a crate with surprise goodies for you to keep, and get it ready to make its way to you!

Step 3: You will be notified when your LitCrate is being held for you to pick up around the 1st of the month. Don't worry, the book will still be a surprise! Check out your LitCrate using your library card.

Step 4: Read and return the book and crate and keep the goodies.

Step 5: Want to do it all over again? Revisit this page to sign up for our next LitCrate session.

This service is for tweens in grades 4-6. We also have LitCrate for teens and adults too! 

2024 Tween LitCrate Schedule

June 1, 2024 - Registration opens for July/August crates

September 1, 2024 - Registration opens for October/November crates

Questions? Call 847-392-0100 or email kids@ahml.info.