• Third grader wins inaugural Library President for a Day Contest

    The Arlington Heights Memorial Library announced the winner of its inaugural Library President for a Day Contest on Monday, November 4 during the Board of Library Trustees Committee of the Whole Meeting. Congratulations to Westgate Elementary third grader Hayden Kaufman on winning the coveted position of Library President for a Day. Kaufman was one of over 40 students in grades K-8 from various schools in the area who submitted a contest entry. 

    As part of the “presidential perks” for winning the contest, Kaufman kicked off the meeting with a roll call, led the board meeting attendees in the Pledge of

  • Salute Our Veterans through library programs, booklists

    Library staff have planned several upcoming events and a list of book recommendations in recognition of Veterans Day, November 11. 

    Salute Our Veterans
    Monday, November 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. / First Floor / Register

    Celebrate the Veteran or active military member in your life by creating a suncatcher for our community-created exhibit. Bring or print a copy of a photo of your Veteran and add eye-catching colors for our suncatcher exhibit. Additional art supplies provided by the library. Exhibit organized in partnership with SALUTE, INC., a local nonprofit providing for the financial, physical and emotional needs of injured military service members

  • The Collected Regrets of Clover takes center stage with author Mikki Brammer

    How do you live a beautiful life with few regrets? That was the question on everyone’s mind the past few months as the library celebrated its 11th One Book, One Village (OBOV) community read, which culminated Thursday with An Evening with Mikki Brammer, an event that brought Arlington Heights together through tears, laughter and meaningful conversation. 

    Cellist Lilianna Zofia Wosko provided music as 230 attendees filled the library’s Hendrickson Room on October 24 to hear Brammer speak about her first novel, The Collected Regrets of Clover. Brammer was joined in conversation with Death Café facilitator Rebekka James. 55 viewers also

 
 

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Upcoming Programs

- /Makerplace - Sewing and Quilting
- /Training Center
- /Training Center
- /Lindsey Room
- /Training Center
- /ESL/Literacy Office