The library’s One Book, One Village (OBOV) community read marked its 10-year anniversary in signature style giving readers and the Arlington Heights community an opportunity to meet its One Book author up close and personal, and Thursday night’s “An Evening with Catherine Adel West” did not disappoint.   

More than 160 filled Forest View Auditorium on October 26 to hear West, a Chicago born and raised author, delve into this year’s selected title, The Two Lives of Sara, with WBEZ award-winning reporter Natalie Moore. Another 70-some joined in via the library’s YouTube channel and watched as the event unfolded live

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library bookmobile carries a wide variety of the latest materials for all ages, from board books to large type, movies to games; it is your mobile library near you.

You can also place your holds for materials and pick them up when the bookmobile visits your area. For a list of stops, and today's schedule, visit the bookmobile page here. 

Close to 40 people gathered at the library and lent a loving hand on Wednesday, November 1, to help debut the Veteran's Tree, a community-created exhibit  at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, that celebrates Arlington Heights' Veterans and their families. Participants of all ages worked together side-by-side throughout the evening to make ornaments that they then personally placed on the Veteran's Tree to honor a Veteran in their lives.

The ornaments feature photographs, hand-written sentiments and details about their or a loved one's service. Similar to a living tree season to season, the Veteran's Tree will continually change and grow throughout the month of November as more ornaments

Discover the Place where you can be a Maker this Halloween season! All makers ages 12 and up and adults are welcome to use the Makerplace open work spaces and equipment to work independently on their own projects. Bring your project to work on or browse the space for ideas and inspiration. If you are a new maker, schedule a one-on-one session or attend a class for an introduction to library resources and equipment. Learn more about the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Makerplace here.

Makerplace Halloween Thrifted Art 

Tuesday, October 31, 6–7:30 p.m.

Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Creative Arts

Join us for a special visit from Jasmine Warga, the New York Times-bestselling author of middle grade novels Other Words for Home, The Shape of Thunder, and A Rover’s Story, Monday, November 6, 5:45-6:45 p.m. in the library's Cardinal Room. Warga will share about her writing process and take questions from the audience. Book sales and signing will also be available.  

Other Words for Home earned multiple awards, including a John Newbery Honor, a Walter Honor for Young Readers and a Charlotte Huck Honor. The Shape of Thunder was a School Library Journal and Bank Street best book of the

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements for the United States.

Our library staff have put together a list of books in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month. From The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende to The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, click here to take a look at our staff recommendations.

October 1-7 is Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. The week spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

This year's theme is "Let Freedom Read" and the Arlington Heights Memorial Library offers several ways to show your support during Banned Books Week 2023:

Read from our Banned and Challenged Books Reading List

What better way

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library's makerspace at 112 N. Belmont Avenue, near Recreation Park, fosters creativity and innovation through making in a collaborative environment. 

Discover the place where you can be a Maker!  

Arlington Heights Memorial Library cardholders, ages 12 and up can:  

• Learn new making or design skills in a class  
• Explore culinary interests in the kitchen   
• Request an appointment with a Makerplace staff member  
• Reserve equipment by phone (847-392-0100) 
• Use a Makerplace laptop computer 

All makers aged 12 and up are welcome to  use the space and equipment to work independently on their

An Evening with Catherine Adel West
Thursday, October 26, 7-8:30 p.m. / Forest View Auditorium, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd. / Register
Save the date for our signature event celebrating the library's 2023 One Book, One Village selection, The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West. West will join us in-person at Forest View Auditorium to share the story behind The Two Lives of Sara. She'll be in conversation with WBEZ's award-winning journalist Natalie Moore. Register at the Info Desk, by phone at 847-392-0100 or online at ahml.info. This event will also be livestreamed on the library's YouTube

Each October, the library celebrates Inclusion Awareness Month, which recognizes the Arlington Heights Memorial Library’s commitment to connect you to resources and programs, highlight enhancements in accessibility and invite community feedback. Featured programming includes a celebration kickoff on Friday, September 29 with a Grease Sock Hop dance party for adults presented in collaboration with Northwest Special Recreation Association, The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Products Road Show on October 10, and Make Some Music! A Supported Family Program on October 20. More information below.  

With the community’s feedback and guidance, the library continues to improve accessibility. During 2023, the library