Arlington Heights Memorial Library

08/13/2026

Have you seen our centennial-themed community banners around town yet? 👀

As you make your way through Arlington Heights, keep an eye out and celebrate 100 years with us. 🎉

Learn more about the Centennial Celebration at https://www.ahml.info/100.

08/11/2026

Manga lovers, we’ve got you covered! 📚✨ The library has a wide variety of manga and anime to explore! Check out titles in-person at the library, or access over 300 titles of manga anytime, anywhere through Hoopla Digital using your library card.

hoopla also provides access to audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, music and more. Get started at: https://www.hoopladigital.com.

08/11/2026

We're so excited for our Celebrating a Century of Fun party! 🎉 Join us at the Arlington Heights, IL Senior Center on Thursday, August 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m. for a celebration for all ages. Read more below and then register here: https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/216712

Expect some fun at an open house Thursday at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's Reading Room at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. Think scavenger hunt, a game show and more: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2026/08/10/library-at-arlington-senior-center-gets-into-100th-anniversary-fun/

08/10/2026

Do you have a camcorder or video player you no longer use? 📹📼 We're looking for working equipment to support the library's digitization programs and classes!

As older technology becomes harder to replace, community donations can make a big difference in helping people learn how to preserve family videos and treasured memories.

If you have a camcorder, VCR or other video playback equipment you'd be willing to donate, we'd love to hear from you. Donations can be dropped off at the Tech Learning Center Desk anytime during library hours.

08/08/2026

Just doing some light reading... 📚👀

There's still plenty of time to join "The Minutes of Summer," the library's summer reading program, before it wraps up on August 31!

So far, our community has logged 711,264 minutes toward our goal of 1,000,000 minutes! Every page and every minute counts, so help us keep the momentum going.

Need a place to start? You could always work your way through our entire James Patterson collection. We believe in you...

Learn more at ahml.info/summer-reading.

08/07/2026

Our Friends of the Library Summer Used Book Sale is this weekend! Stop by the library this Saturday and Sunday and get books, CDs, movies, games and more.

For the Children’s Sale, there is a 25% teacher discount for teachers with a valid ID. There is also an $8 bag sale on Sunday (no teacher discount).

Dates and times:
📚 Saturday, August 8
9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Hendrickson Room (Adults) and Cardinal Room (Children)

📚 Sunday, August 9
11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Cardinal Room (Children)
11 a.m.-3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room (Adults)

Learn more about the Friends of the Library at https://www.ahml.info/friends.

08/06/2026

There's still time to step into 100 years of library history with "A Century of Stories" 📖 💫

Visit the exhibit on the first floor of the library and explore 100 years of history, starting with a women's reading circle and following the library's growth through the decades. The exhibit will remain on display through the end of August.

Learn more at https://www.ahml.info/100.

08/06/2026

Stop by the library this Sunday, August 9, noon-2 p.m. for our next Garden & Produce Swap! Bring seeds, fruits, vegetables, gardening supplies and houseplants and share with your fellow gardeners! 🌱

Learn more: https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/210560

08/05/2026

August is National Wellness Month! Looking for inspiration to build healthy habits, reduce stress and prioritize self-care? Check out our display on the first floor of the library featuring books and movies focused on wellness, mindfulness, healthy living and personal growth. You can also explore a staff-curated booklist on our website with even more titles to support your wellness journey. 📚✨

Learn more: https://www.ahml.info/wellness-month

08/04/2026

This Arlington Heights Memorial Library director has transformed its Youth Services Department -- and she's drawing statewide recognition: https://www.suburbtalk.com/2026/08/03/arlington-library-celebrates-youth-services-librarian-of-the-year/