Library News
It is that time of year again! Storytime in the Park returns as the bookmobile and Kids' World staff visit some of Arlington Heights favorite parks for stories, songs and special summer activities. No registration is required; just drop by and bring a blanket or your favorite chair and settle in for some fun and learning in the great outdoors. Presented in partnership with the Arlington Heights Park District.
Join us around town on these dates and times:
Tuesday mornings at Pioneer Park / At the corner of Fairview and Fernandez
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, the tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. The purpose of this commemorative month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQ+ individuals have had on history locally, nationally and internationally.
Picking up items from the library is even easier – any time of day, any day of the week.
Located in the ground level parking garage, the library’s 24/7 Hold Pickup Lockers are a great way to access library materials.
Once you identify something you would like to check out on the library’s website at ahml.info – select “Place Hold,” then log into your library account.
Select “24/7 Hold Lockers” as the location for your pickup, and once it’s ready, you will receive an email notification.
When you arrive at the locker, scan your library card or input your library
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML) is the community's place to read, learn and gather! Each month, the library compiles a director's report which highlights the most recent statistics and trends in library usage, programs and other initiatives that impact our community and support the library's overall strategic goals and plan. Highlights from May's report include:
- AHML Honored with Inclusion Award (page 2)
- AHML Continues to Build Upon Partnerships (page 3)
- Services Usage Continues to Grow (page 5)
- New Items Added to Library of Things Collection (page 7)
- Makerplace Fosters Community Connections & Inspires Creativity Through Experiences (page 8)
The library is proud to offer Explore More Illinois and Museum Adventure Passes, two ways for Arlington Heights Memorial Library cardholders to obtain discounted or free museum and attraction passes.
How do I get a Pass?
Get started at Explore More Illinois Login. Select the Arlington Heights Memorial Library from the drop-down menu and enter your library card number. Browse for passes and available offers for the upcoming three months. You can also search for offers by date, attraction name or location.
For Museum Adventure Passes find Arlington Heights Memorial Library to see which passes are currently available. Most passes are
My library has WHAT?!? A giant Connect 4 game, a massive outdoor movie screen, musical instruments and more! One of the library's most exciting and diverse collections, the Library of Things, is full of the unexpected – from board games and guitar pedals to a sewing machine and wireless hotspots. The library has received many requests for non-traditional items in recent years, and this new collection allows customers even more ways to learn, create and save money at the library.
• Capture your next snorkeling expedition with a GoPro.
• Beachcomb on Lake Michigan with a metal detector.
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Stop by the Hub and study for your final exams. We'll provide brain-powering snacks, laptops and group study areas to help you prepare. For high school students only.
Finals Study Lounge
Tuesday, May 21-Friday, May 24, 3-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 25, noon-5 p.m.
Sunday, May 26, noon-6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28, 3-9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 29-Thursday, May 30, noon-9 p.m.
"Blooming with Gratitude" was the theme of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration and Concert, which honored the library’s more than 500 volunteers who contributed more than 24,400 hours of service in 2023, which was almost a 25% increase from the previous year.
"Rich soil. Seeds. Water. Sunlight. A nurturing hand. When all of these things come together, a garden not only grows but flourishes," said Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Begich to the large gathering of volunteers on Tuesday, May 7. "The Arlington Heights library is our garden. It is where information, ideas and opportunities take root, tended