Arlington Heights Memorial Library by Arlington Heights Memorial Library

SUMMER 2025

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Registration

Library programs are subject to change. Detailed program descriptions and registration details are available on the program calendar at ahml.info. Register in-person at the library, online at ahml.info/attend/events or by calling 847-392-0100.

Registration required.

Registration begins JUNE 1, JULY 1 or AUGUST 1. Please refer to the library’s online program calendar at ahml.info/attend/events for more detailed registration information about each program on the calendar. All Tech Classes register on June 1 for the summer months. June 1 registration begins at noon. July 1 and August 1 registration begins at 9 a.m.

Makerplace programs register on JUNE 2 (for programs in June), JULY 2 (for programs in July) or AUGUST 2 (for programs in August). Due to high interest, culinary classes register with a lottery system unless otherwise noted.

Day-of ticket given on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids’ World Desk before program begins.

NO SYMBOL Programs without a symbol do not require registration unless otherwise noted.

Accessibility

The library is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request disability accommodations, call 847-392-0100, text 847-665-1491 or email us at accessibility@ahml.info

Library in the Community p. 4-5

Summer Reading for Youth p. 6-7

Families p. 8-9

Early Childhood p. 10

Storytimes in the Parks p. 11

Weekly Storytimes p. 12

FanCon p. 13

Kids p. 14-15

Tweens p. 16-18

Teens p. 19-21

Community & Craftivism p. 22-23

Pride Month p. 24

Adults p. 25-31

Business & Nonprofit p. 32-33

Genealogy & p. 34-35

Local History

Online Resources p. 35

English as a Second p. 36-37

Language & Literacy

Jobs & Careers p. 38

Makerplace p. 39-43

Adult Summer Reading p. 44

Lit Crate p. 44

Lit Stroll p. 45

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Book Discussions p. 46-47

Tech Classes p. 48-51

Friends & Foundation p. 52-53

Senior Center p. 54

Spotlight on the Collection p.55

Bookmobile

Visit the bookmobile at the Farmers Market

Saturdays, June 14, 28

July 12, 26, August 9, 23

8 a.m.–noon

Farmers Market

North Vail Commuter Lot

N. Vail Ave. & W. Fremont St.

Visit the bookmobile at the Arlington Heights Farmers Market every other Saturday this summer. Pick out some books and learn about what’s new at the library.

Picnic in the Park

Friday, June 13, 5:30–8 p.m.

North School Park

N. Arlington Heights Rd. & E. Eastman St.

Arlington Heights Park District’s 100th Anniversary Kickoff! Visit the bookmobile and get fun summer giveaways.

Storywalk® at Recreation Park

The library and the Arlington Heights Park District are excited to bring stories to Recreation Park this summer with a permanent Storywalk®.

More info at ahml.info

Special pop-up events at the market are from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays and include:

June 7 Pride at the Market

June 21 ESL & Citizenship Classes

July 5 Makerplace at the Market

July 19 Library of Things

August 16 Resources for Business or Career

August 30 Family History

Arlington Heights Garden Club Walk & Unique Boutique

Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W. Fremont St.

Library Butterfly Garden Dunton Avenue Entrance

Visit with library volunteers and stroll past the library’s Butterfly Garden on Dunton Avenue during the garden walk.

Summer is here and the library will be out and about in the community all season long! Don’t miss us as we make our way around town for upcoming community events and festivals.

Arlington Heights Fourth of July Parade

Friday, July 4, 10 a.m. / Arlington Heights

The parade steps off from Dunton and Oakton, travels South on Dunton to Miner, then East to Recreation Park.

Misión San Juan Diego Festival

Sunday July 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Misión San Juan Diego, 2323 N. Wilke Rd.

Join the library’s booth and the bookmobile and enjoy some great food and entertainment.

National Night Out

Thursday, July 29, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

North School Park

N. Evergreen Ave. & E. Eastman St.

Enjoy a great night of family fun and entertainment, visit the library’s booth, connect with staff and hop on the bookmobile at NNO.

Community Backpack Drive

July 21– August 3 / First floor of the library

Heritage Fest

Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m.–noon Arlington Heights Historical Museum Grounds, 110 W. Fremont St.

Celebrate cultural diversity at Heritage Fest, a free, family-friendly event with performances, food and the opportunity to meet with local cultural organizations.

Presented in partnership by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Village of Arlington Heights and Arlington Heights Park District in celebration of National Immigrant Heritage Month. Drop in.

A new backpack can make a significant difference for a student, helping them start the year with confidence and on the right foot. The library is partnering with OMNI in July to bring new, quality backpacks to area youth in time for school. The community is invited to help by donating NEW backpacks to benefit OMNI’s clients.

OMNI provides comprehensive behavioral health services ranging from counseling to prevention, intervention, financial assistance and much more. For more information, visit omni.org

Summer Reading

Birth –Grade 12

2025

Build the habit of reading this summer! Track how many days you read and earn prizes along the way. Starting June 1, stop by the Summer Reading Desk in Kids’ World, the Hub Desk or the bookmobile to pick up a reading log and claim your registration prize. Visit ahml.beanstack.org to register. Readers must participate on Beanstack to be eligible for the weekly prize drawings.

June 1– July 31

Find out more, register and download the Beanstack tracker app: ahml.info/summer

Level 1

– Can you read for 30 days? Keep track of your reading on Beanstack or by using a paper log. Log ve days of reading on Beanstack to earn your rst entry into our weekly summer reading prize drawings. After 10 and 20 days of reading, play to win a prize at the Kids’ World or Hub Desk. Read for 30 days to nish the level and take home a free book of your choice, plus another chance to play to win!

Level 2

– Can you read all summer long? Keep tracking your reading – if you log another 30 days, you can take home a second free book! You will continue to be entered into a weekly prize drawing for every ve days of reading you enter on Beanstack.

FAMILIES

Do something fun together.

Registration note: All summer youth and family programs open for registration at noon, June 1 unless noted otherwise, and Makerplace programs open on the second of the month in which the program takes place. Please visit the library’s program calendar online for more details.

Family Fun in Kids’ World

Visit the Kids’ World Desk and ask about the family fun activity. During the summer, activities include crafts and a Game of the Week! Activities change monthly. Drop in.

Kids Culinary: Lemonade

Wednesday, June 11, noon–2 p.m.

Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Kitchen

Learn how to make lemonade with the Makerplace’s Chef Brian.

Ages 4 and up. Caregiver required. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Drop in.

Heart to Heart: Parents Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

Tuesdays, June 17, July 15, August 19

7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Presented in partnership with Glen’s Friends and OMNI. See page 27.

Native American Hoop Dancer

Saturday, June 14, 11–11:45 a.m. North School ParkN. Evergreen Ave. & E. Eastman St.

Ratatouille Interactive Movie

Friday, June 13, 2–4 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Join a special interactive showing of Ratatouille planned and presented by the library’s Tween Advisory Group. Participants will receive a goody bag and script so they can enjoy food and fun along with the movie. Rated G, 111 minutes.

Family Book Club: The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Thursday, June 26, 5-6 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Experience Lakota culture with Starr Chief Eagle! Her dream is to restore and maintain Native American culture through art, language, dance and song. Enjoy a cultural dance performance in which Starr Chief Eagle uses dancing with 22 hoops to demonstrate the history and stories of her culture.

All ages. Caregiver required for children under the age of 9.

Before the program, read Beverly Cleary’s classic story as a family. Then join this short discussion and playful activities inspired by what you read. Pick up a copy of the book at the Kids’ World Desk.

Families with children ages 4–grade 3. Caregiver required.

Ages 5 and up. Caregiver required for children under the age of 9. English closed captioned.

N a t i ve A m e ric a n H o o p Dan cer

Saturday, June 14, 11–11:45 a.m.

North School Park, N. Evergreen Ave. & E. Eastman St.

Experience Lakota culture with Starr Chief Eagle, whose dream is to restore and maintain Native American culture through art, language, dance and song. Enjoy a cultural performance in which Starr Chief Eagle uses dancing with 22 hoops to demonstrate the history and stories of her culture.

All ages. Caregiver required for children under the age of 9.

The Puppeteers’ Puppet

Tuesdays, July 1 and 22, 2–2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

The library’s Teen Summer Volunteer Squad presents a puppet show full of animal friends, stories and laughs.

Ages 3 and up. Caregiver required. Drop in.

Teen Filmmakers’ Festival

Wednesday, July 23, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Cardinal Room

The Filmmakers Teen Summer Volunteer Squad invites you to their festival! Bring a friend to celebrate creativity with screenings of original teen films and snacks.

All ages. Caregiver required for children under the age of 9.

Kids Culinary: Cucumber Raita

Thursday, July 31, noon–2 p.m. Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Kitchen

Learn how to make crunchy yogurt dip.

Ages 4 and up. Caregiver required. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Drop in.

Book Me for Youth

Saturday, August 16, 10–11 a.m.

Lindsey Room

Celebrate the dog days of summer by petting, reading to or just saying “Hi!” to volunteer therapy dogs, Bo, Finn and Gracie.

All ages. Caregiver required for children under the age of 9. Drop in.

Play, Learn & Grow Family Workshop

Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30–11 a.m. Hendrickson Room

In this four-week play and learning series, part of the Family Place Library initiative, a community specialist will chat with families on topics including early literacy, play and movement, caregiving or other topics, in a play-focused environment. Register for the first session and you will automatically be registered for the whole series.

For parents or caregivers with children ages 0–3; siblings up to age 5 are welcome.

Dot Day: Make Your Mark!

Saturday, September 6, 2-3 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Celebrate International Dot Day by creating a masterpiece that will be displayed at the library.

All ages. Caregiver required for children under the age of 9. Drop in.

Headed on a road trip and looking for some audiobooks for the whole family? Want us to hand pick a few books, magazines or games to take on vacation? Just looking for your next favorite book? Fill out a Youth Book Me request form with your preferences and library staff will put together a list of recommended titles. Please allow up to three days for your request to be filled.

For birth–grade 12. Fill out a Book Me for Youth at ahml.info/content/youth-book-me Adults can get one, too! Fill out a Book Me for Adults at ahml.info/book-me

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Play and learn.

Our Time: Developmental Playgroup

Tuesdays, 10–11 a.m. / Lindsey Room

June 10, July 8, August 12

An inclusive playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services. Facilitated by C.I.T.Y. of Support.

Ages 0–5. Siblings welcome. Caregiver required. Drop in.

First-Time Parents’ Meetup

Fridays, 10–11 a.m. / Lindsey Room

June 13, July 11, August 8

Make connections with other new parents and play with your baby. A Village of Arlington Heights Community Health Nurse will share resources to help support your child’s early development.

For first-time parents with infants ages 0–6 months. Drop in.

Doggie Storytime

Monday, August 4, 10-10:30 a.m. / Lindsey Room

Countdown to Kindergarten

Monday, June 16, 5–6 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2–3 p.m. Lindsey Room

For kids entering kindergarten in fall of 2025 (ages 4–5). Caregiver required. Because we will be focusing on specific developmental skills, please do not bring siblings to this program. Both sessions are the same. Sign up for one.

Pee Wee Artists

Mondays, June 30, July 21, 11–11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–noon / Cardinal Room

Hands-on program presented by our Teen Summer Volunteer Squad. Dress for a mess.

Ages 2–3. Caregiver required. Sign up for one 30-minute session.

A special dog-themed storytime with trained therapy dog, Finn.

Ages 3-6. Siblings welcome. Caregiver required.

Let’s Get Buggy!

Tuesday, August 5

10:30–11 a.m. / Lindsey Room

Explore our six-legged friends through art and science.

Ages 4–6. Caregiver required. Drop in.

Storytimes in the Parks

Presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Park District. All ages. Caregiver required.

TUESDAY MORNINGS

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

PIONEER PARK CAMELOT PARK

At the corner of Fairview and Fernandez

June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

At the corner of Suffield and Bradford

June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Bookmobile stops from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Storytime starts at 10:45 a.m.

In case of inclement weather, storytime and bookmobile will be canceled.

SUNSET RIDGE PARK

At the corner of Walnut and Ashford THURSDAY EVENINGS

June 12, 26 and July 10, 24 August 7, 21

Bookmobile stops from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Storytime starts at 6:30 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, only the storytime will be canceled.

Falcon Park Storytime

At the corner of S. Goebbert Rd. and Falcon Dr.

Tuesday, August12, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library and the Mount Prospect Public Library. Join your two area libraries for stories, music, cool treats and more back-to-school fun. All ages. Caregiver required. The bookmobile stops at Falcon Park from 5–6 p.m. every Tuesday.

time

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO REGULAR WEEKLY STORYTIMES IN AUGUST. THE LIBRARY’S REGULAR STORYTIME SCHEDULE RESUMES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.

All storytimes are held weekly in the Lindsey Room

DAY-OF TICKETS are required, given on a first-come, first-served basis at the Kids’ World Desk before storytime begins. Unless noted, for Arlington Heights cardholders only.

play time

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

June and July, 10–11:30 a.m. / Kids’ World

Connect with your child and encourage their development through hands-on play.

Ages 0–5. Caregiver required. Drop in.

kids’ time

Mondays, June and July, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–6. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

baby time

Wednesdays, June and July 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Infants 0–18 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

wednesday fun night

NEW Summer Schedule

Wednesdays, June 4, 18 and July 2, 16, 30, 6:30–7 p.m.

Family fun each night: Will there be puzzles and games? Messy fun? Come find out!

Ages 0–6.

toddler time

Thursdays, June and July 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Ages 19–35 months. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

family time

Saturdays, June and July, 10 a.m.

Ages 0–6. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

COMICS & POP CULTURE

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Join us for an afternoon of fandom fun at the library!

SUNDAY, JULY 27, 12:30–4:30 p.m.

COMMAND CENTER OPENS AT NOON

From Minecraft to Moana and Star Wars to Dungeons & Dragons, we’ve got a little something for everyone. Experience hands-on workshops, a meet and greet with a baby dinosaur, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, and even a belly-dancing Wookie! Stroll through Artists’ Alley featuring local artists or let your creativity shine with crafts available for all ages. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress as your favorite character. All ages. Visit ahml.info/fancon for more information. Register with your email address at ahml.info starting June 1 to be the ﬁrst to get the full schedule.

KIDS Read and grow.

I Can Read to a Dog

Sundays, June 8, July 6, August 3, 3–4 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Trained volunteers and certified therapy dogs visit from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Bring familiar books to read aloud to a therapy dog for 15 minutes.

Grades K–2.

Globetrotters

Thursdays, 4:15–5:15 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Learn about a new country every month by making a 3D map and playing geography games.

June 12: Japan

July 10: Vanuatu

August 14: Fun with Maps!

Grades 1–3.

Chess Club

Sundays, June 15, July 13, August 10 1–2:15 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome.

Age 6–grade 6.

LEGO® Club

Thursdays, June 19, August 7, 1–2:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Calling all Master Builders. Toss those instructions aside and let your imagination soar. Make incredible models using LEGO® bricks.

Ages 4 and up. Caregiver required. Drop in.

Early Readers Book Club

Wednesdays, June 25, July 9, July 23 3:30–4:30 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Early Readers Book Club

Discover new books through playful activities designed by the library’s Teen Summer Volunteer Squad. This is a drop-off program to introduce emerging readers to books and is not intended to teach them how to read. Grades K–2.

Kids Care: Card Making

Tuesday, July 15, 2–2:30 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Make greeting cards for local senior citizens with our Teen Summer Volunteer Squad.

Grades K–1. Caregiver required. Drop in.

Boredom Busters

Thursday, July 17, 4:15–5:15 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Build the project of your dreams using our Tinker Cart and cardboard construction materials. Bring your own cardboard to recycle into a new creation.

Grades K–5. Caregiver required. Drop in.

Discover Dragonflies

Monday, July 21, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Did you know dragonflies can fly in any direction? Or that they’ve been around since before the dinosaurs? Join us to learn more and make your own dragonfly craft.

Grades K–3.

Thursday, July 24, 6–7 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Learn about the butterfly life cycle through a story and craft! Join us afterward to release real butterflies at the library’s butterfly garden. Presented by the Teen Summer Volunteer Squad.

Grades K–3. Caregiver required. Drop in.

Robot Rally for Kids

Wednesday, July 23, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Test out robots to see if you can master the challenges created by the library’s Teen Summer Volunteer Squad.

Grades K–3.

Let’s Get Buggy!

Tuesday, August 5, 10:30–11 a.m.

Lindsey Room

Ages 4–6. Caregiver required. Drop in. See page 10.

Kids Make: Animal Sewing

Monday, August 18, 10:15–11:15 a.m.

Lindsey Room

Want to make something cute and fuzzy? Learn how to sew an animal face using a large plastic needle, yarn and a pre-cut pattern; add extra details to make it your own.

Grades K–3.

TWEENS

Create and explore.

Tween LitCrates

Let us know your reading preferences and receive two specially filled crates with hand-picked books and goodies to keep. Tween LitCrates are for those entering grades 4–6 in the fall. Are you about to finish sixth grade? You can now sign up for Teen LitCrates for grades 7–12!

Tweens Make:

Origami

and Paper Crafts

Thursday, June 12, 4–5:30 p.m.

Kids’ World

Drop in to the Tween Space in Kids’ World to make some paper crafts! Choose from several origami and paper projects to learn. Grades 4–6. Drop in.

Ratatouille Interactive Movie

Friday, June 13, 2–4 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Rated G, 111 minutes. See page 8.

summerTween DIY Kits

Starting June 1, July 1 and August 1

Kids’ World

June: Clothespin Puppets

July: Message in a Bottle Sand Art

August: Comic Magnets

Try out a new kit each month this summer. Pick up supplies at the Kids’ World Desk or request to pick up at the drive-up window or bookmobile by contacting kids@ ahml.info or 847-392-0100.

Grades 4–6.

The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud

Monday, June 23, 1:30–2:30 p.m. / Lindsey Room

New York Times bestselling cartoonist Raina Telgemeier is back with a new graphic novel about four friends who form The Cartoonists Club, a place where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination to tell their own stories. Discuss the book, make your own zine comics and eat snacks. Pick up a copy of the book at the Kids’ World Desk starting June 1. Grades 4–6.

Summer Kickoff Party for New Teens

Friday, June 13, 3–5 p.m. / Hub

Did you just finish 6th grade? We’re rolling out the red carpet for you! Celebrate officially entering teen life at the library by checking out all the Hub has to offer. Game, craft and snack your way into the perfect Summer 2025!

For teens entering grades 7–8 in the fall.

Chess Club

Sundays, June 15, July 13, August 10 1–2:15 p.m. / Lindsey Room

Age 6–grade 6. See page 14.

Tween & Teen Yoga in the Park

Fridays, June 20, July 11, 10–11 a.m. North School Park N. Evergreen Ave. & E. St. James St.

Outdoor yoga just for tweens and teens. An Arlington Heights Park District instructor will lead this introductory class covering basic stretches and postures. Bring your own mat, blanket or towel.

Grades 4–12.

Tweens Make: Paint & Plant

Thursday, June 26, 1–2 p.m. / Kids’ World

Drop by the Tween Space to paint a terracotta pot, then grab a planting kit on your way out to make use of your new pot. All materials provided.

Grades 4–6. Drop in.

Tween Culinary: Personal Pizza

Wednesday, July 9, 4–5:30 p.m. / Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Kitchen

Learn how to make your own personal size pizza. Grades 4–6. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

TWEENS

Create and explore.

Gelli Printing® for Tweens

Monday, July 14, 3:30–4:45 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Come explore the world of printmaking using Gelli Arts® printing plates. You’ll learn the basics of using a reusable gelatin plate to create your own colorful and unique printed artwork. Dress for a mess.

Grades 4–6.

Robot Rally for Tweens

Wednesday, July 16, 1:30–2:15 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Test out robots to see if you can master the challenges created by the library’s Teen Summer Volunteer Squad.

Grades 4–6.

Boredom Busters

Thursday, July 17, 4:15–5:15 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Grades K–5. See page 15.

Tweens Make: Fabric Collage

Wednesday, August 6, 4–5:30 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Use pieces of fabric and glue to create a landscape, animal, or something abstract. Pompoms, fabric markers and other materials provided.

Grades 4–6.

Color Wizards: Making Natural Art

Tuesday, August 12, 1–2 p.m.

Lindsey Room

Based on the book, How to Be a Color Wizard: Forage and Experiment with Natural Art Making by master ink maker Jason Logan. Combine the wizardry of art and chemistry to create vibrant inks and paints from natural materials. Grades 4–6.

TEENS

Meet up or try something new.

Teen LitCrate

Fill out a form with your reading likes, dislikes and what you’re in the mood for. On the first of each month, receive a speciallyfilled box with an expertly selected book and some awesome goodies. Grades 7–12. Sign up at ahml.info/litcrate

Wear it with Pride!

Sunday, June 1– Monday, June 30 / Hub

During the month of June, stop by the Hub and style some custom wearables for Pride Month.

Grades 7–12. Drop in.

TEEN DONUT DAY

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sundays, June 8, July 6, August 10 1–2:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room

TAB is a high school volunteer group that involves service projects, making your voice heard at the library and having fun while earning service hours. Fill out an application at ahml.info/teens/volunteer. Email Teen Services at teenlibrarian@ahml.info with questions.

For high school students only.

Summer Kickoff Party for New Teens

Friday, June 13, 3–5 p.m. / Hub

For teens entering grades 7–8 in the fall.

Friday, June 6

4–5 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Celebrate National Donut Day! Join us for sweet treat themed games, prizes, and of course, donuts! Bring your sweet tooth to this delicious donutthemed event.

Grades 7–12.

TEENS

Meet up or try something new.

Tween & Teen Yoga in the Park

Fridays, June 20, July 11, 10–11 a.m.

North School Park

N. Evergreen Ave. & E. St. James St.

Outdoor yoga just for tweens and teens. An Arlington Heights Park District instructor will lead this introductory class covering basic stretches and postures. Bring your own mat, blanket or towel.

Grades 4–12.

Friday Flicks

Fridays, 6–9 p.m. / Hub

Hang out and watch a movie on the big screen. English closed captioned. Grades 7–12. Drop in.

June 20: Love, Simon (2018)

Rated PG-13, 110 minutes.

July 25: A Minecraft Movie (2025)

Rated PG, 101 minutes.

August 8: Freaky Friday (2003)

Rated PG, 97 minutes.

Teens Make, Take & Bake Clay

Friday, June 27, 4–5:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Create handmade keychain charms, tiny creatures and more with colorful polymer clay! Take home what you make, bake it in the oven to harden (instructions provided) and your project is ready to use.

Grades 7–12.

Teen Culinary: Matcha Cookies

Thursday, July 10, 4–5:30 p.m.

Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Kitchen

Make some tasty treats with guest presenter Elisa Lei. No baking experience necessary.

Grades 7–12. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Teen Book Club: Off Menu

Thursday, July 17, 4–5 p.m. Cardinal Room

Chat about your favorite parts of the graphic novel Off Menu by Oliver Gerlach while enjoying a mini market of treats. Pick up a copy of the book at the Hub Desk beginning June 15.

Grades 7–12.

early afternoon movie with your favorite cereal

Cereal Screenings

Saturdays, noon–3 p.m. / Hub

Join us each month for an early afternoon movie in the Hub, complete with your favorite cereal. English closed captioned. Grades 7–12. Drop in.

June 28: How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Rated PG, 116 minutes.

Wednesday, July 23, 3:30–4:45 p.m. Cardinal Room

Teen Filmmakers’ Festival

The Filmmakers Teen Summer Volunteer Squad invites you to their festival! Bring a friend to celebrate their creativity with screenings of original teen films and snacks. All ages. Caregiver required for children under the age of 9.

July 12: The Hunger Games (2012)

Rated PG-13, 146 minutes.

August 23: Twilight (2008)

Rated PG-13, 130 minutes.

Werewolf for Teens

Friday, August 15, 4–5:30 p.m.

Cardinal Room

A game night so fun, you’ll be howling with laughter! Play “Werewolf,” the social deduction game where you determine the outcome. Werewolves are on the loose, and it’s up to the town villagers to drive them out. Challenge your friends and show off your skills.

Grades 7–12.

This summer, the library is celebrating the art of making with Community & Craftivism, an exhibit showcasing how art can become an opportunity to build community and advocate for change, one stitch at a time.

From June 12 to July 23, this exhibit will display community-driven quilts, art projects created through craftivism and more, all curated by the library in partnership with artist and activist Shannon Downey. An opening event celebration will also take place on the library’s first floor on June 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The centerpiece of the exhibit is the unveiling of the library’s Pride Community Quilt, which began in June 2024 when members of the Arlington Heights community created squares for the quilt. Seventy squares were decorated, and the completed quilt will now be on display as part of this exhibit.

Downey, having previously worked with the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, fostered a connection with quilters Maggie Hendricks and Heather Kinion who assembled the Pride Community Quilt.

“I hope that people really do get a chance to look at all the work that has been done on the individual squares because I was truly having my breath taken away,” Hendricks said. “They were so beautiful and thoughtful and truly evoked a lot, both LGBTQ+ pride, and also pride in Arlington Heights.”

“I like seeing that kind of pride in the community,” she continued. “I hope other people do too [and] see how community was created just by people decorating squares.”

The library’s Pride Community Quilt was inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which is considered to be the largest community arts project in history. The AIDS Memorial Quilt remembers the lives of those lost to HIV/AIDS.

It was conceived in 1985 by artist Cleve Jones who created the quilt’s first panel in memory of his friend Marvin Feldman. What started as one panel soon grew into 1,920 squares and in 1987, it was publicly displayed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. At the time it covered a space larger than a football field.

Today, it is made up of 50,000 panels dedicated to more than 110,000 people, weighing an estimated 54 tons. A piece of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display on the first floor of the library as part of the Community & Craftivism exhibit.

Rita’s Quilt, another art piece that will be on display, started in 2019, when Downey was at an estate sale in Mt. Prospect and discovered a box filled with unfinished quilt embroidery projects. It belonged to Rita Smith who passed away at 99 before she could finish assembling her quilt.

Downey, who’s developed an online following as Badass Cross Stitch, shared her discovery on Instagram to see if any of her followers would want to piece together what would soon become Rita’s Quilt. Within 24 hours more than 1,000 people had expressed interest, and portions of the quilt were mailed to 100 artists.

“It really fired me up to keep doing this work because it’s amazing how community can be built around the simplest thing,” Downey said. “It really did just reaffirm for me what I knew, which is that art can be such an incredible mechanism for community organizing, community building.”

Once the pieces were returned to Downey, 30 local Chicagoan quilters helped assemble Rita’s Quilt. When completed, the quilt began traveling across the U.S.

“I would pop it up everywhere that I could so folks who had worked on it could show it off in their communities,” Downey said. To date, Rita’s Quilt has traveled to 40 states.

Other elements of the exhibit include sewn blankets from the Welcome Blanket Project, which are created for new immigrants who come to the U.S.; a Freedom Quilt from Palatine Library, which was created by neighbors in Palatine to celebrate Black History Month; and traveling for the first time to Illinois, the Let Freedom Read dress, created in 2023 by Rachel Jane Wittmann and Kirby Gene Anderson to celebrate the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week.

Altogether, the pieces displayed in the library’s exhibit not only showcase how art can form community, but also how it can be an impactful way to shed light on important issues.

“There’s a million ways to make change; anybody can participate in change making in any way that they feel comfortable with,” Downey said. “I want people to walk away feeling inspired and ready to take action.”

Learn more at ahml.info/pride

ADULTS

Experience and discover.

Hablemos Español

(Let’s Speak Spanish)

Mondays, June 2, 16, August 4, 18, 6–7 p.m.

Cardinal Room

A conversation club to improve and practice your Spanish en la Biblioteca! Meet other Spanish learners and speakers in your community and brush up your skills. All levels welcome.

Classic Chicago Cinema

Mondays, 6:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Backdraft: June 2

Starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Rated R, 138 minutes.

A League of Their Own: July 7

Starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Tom Hanks, Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell. Rated PG, 128 minutes.

The Untouchables: August 4

Starring Robert De Niro, Kevin Costner, Sean Connery and Andy Garcia. Rated R, 120 minutes.

Using Library Databases to Learn About Investing

Tuesday, June 3, 7–8 p.m. / Training Center

Join a librarian who will walk you through the learning modules that are in the library’s financial databases, see what they cover and how to access them.

Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Community Blood Drive

Thursday, June 5, Wednesday, August 27 noon–5 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Donate blood to Versiti Blood Center and save a life. Bring a photo ID. Appointments are strongly recommended. Any donor related questions can be directed to 1-800-7To-GIVE.

Guided Meditation

Mondays, June 9, July 14, August 11 2–3:15 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Learn how to calm mind and body through meditation and mindfulness with instructor Mark Zelkowitz.

Navigating the Property Tax Maze with the Wheeling Township Assessor

Thursday, June 5, 7–8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Ken Jochum and his team from the Wheeling Township Tax Assessor’s Office will help you learn about property taxes, including how to read your tax bill, resources for appealing, exemptions, what the ad valorem tax is and how it is calculated and what services are provided by their office with time for Q&A.

ADULTS

Experience and discover.

Book Discussion: June 9

Mondays, 7–8 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

The two one-hour sessions in this series discuss the challenges of and strategies for family conversations about complex topics like aging, medical illness and caregiving.

Deb Torres, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will facilitate a discussion of cartoonist Roz Chast’s prize winning graphic memoir Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

Navigating Family Dynamics

Interactive Lecture: June 16

Torres will conduct an interactive presentation to include effective strategies and practical tips on how to approach family conversations around challenging subjects such as planning for care, aging with dignity and end-of-life options.

Register for each session individually. Book discussion registrants will be contacted to arrange to pick up a copy of the book.

Social Worker in the Library

Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m., June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 12, 26 / Appointment Room

The Village of Arlington Heights Social Services team has regular office hours to assist individuals who may have questions about available services in Arlington Heights. Learn about local resources and referrals related to mental health, government programs and benefits, managing stress and conflict, community programs and financial resources. Stop by and visit with the social worker and ask questions. Drop in.

Resource Hours

Tuesdays on the First Floor / Drop in

I-CASH: June 10, 10 a.m.–noon

The state of Illinois has over $5 billion dollars in unclaimed property/cash. The I-CASH team can check for unclaimed property and help you file a claim if your name is on the list.

Greener Good: July 15, 11 a.m.–noon

Stop by and visit the team from Greener Good. Learn about their mission, creative reuse shop, summer camps, STEM workshops and classroom support.

Arlington Heights Fire Department: August 12, 10–11 a.m.

Stop by the resource hour on the first floor and talk to a fireman. The Arlington Heights Fire Department will visit with community members and answer your questions about home safety planning and the AHFD Smoke Alarm Program.

Tuesday, June 10, 7–8:15 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Join historian Cheryl Brown for a lively trip down memory lane, from Beanie Babies to Transformers. Celebrate the iconic toys of the 1980s and 1990s and discover the stories behind classics like Care Bears, Furby, Ghostbusters, Nintendo, Power Rangers, He-Man, Rubik’s Cube, My Little Pony, the talking doll Cricket and Tamagotchi pets.

Get Help, Connect with Your Local Government

Wednesday, June 11, 4–6 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Connect directly with staff members and explore the wide range of services offered by elected officials’ offices and the Village of Arlington Heights. Drop in.

Community & Craftivism

Opening Event

Thursday, June 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

First Floor

See page 24.

Yoga in the Park

Saturdays, June 14, July 19, August 16

9–10 a.m. / Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St.

Get outside and join this introductory class covering basic stretches and postures led by certified instructor Lynn Minuskin. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own mat, blanket or towel.

Heart to Heart: Parents Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

Tuesdays, June 17, July 15, August 19

7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Gather in a nurturing and safe space designed for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ children and youth. This new monthly group aims to provide emotional support, share experiences and foster understanding as you navigate the challenges and joys of parenting within the LGBTQ+ community. Mary Kay, Clinical supervisor at OMNI, and Janet McCarthy, Founder at Glen’s Friends, will offer education on LGBTQ+ issues, resources for advocacy and discussions on how to best support children in their journeys.

Parents, caregivers and family members 18+ are welcome to openly discuss feelings, concerns and questions, while connecting with resources and others who share similar experiences. Presented in partnership with Glen’s Friends and OMNI.

ADULTS

Experience and discover.

Creative Aging: Art with Alayne

Watch the Art with Alayne class on video and do each month’s project:

June – Klee, July – Beach, August – Dessert

Join a meetup to share your work or get advice to complete your project.

Visit ahml.info/virtual_art to watch the video class and register for a meetup. Videos will be available the first of each month.

Art with Alayne Meetups

2:30–3:30 p.m. / Zoom

Tuesdays, June 17, 24 or Friday, June 27

Tuesdays, July 22, 29 or Friday, July 25

Tuesdays, August 19, 26, or Friday, August 22

Meetup registrants will be notified by email when they can pick up their Create Kits with supplies at the drive-up window. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Programs for ages 20-39

Bowl-a-Rama

Friday, June 20 | 7––9 p.m.

Beverly Lan , 8 S. Beverly Lane

Join other 20- and 30-somethings and show your bowling skills at Beverly Lanes. Two games of bowling and shoes provided by the library. Drinks available for purchase.

Bark in the Park

Saturday, July 12 | 10––11:30 a.m.

1500 W. Central Rd., Mt. Pr pect

Bring your dog and join fellow 20- and 30-somethings for brunch in the park. Dogs and owners alike will have a pawtastic time playing games, eating food and enjoying the weather. No dog required to attend. This event takes place near the Canine Commons Dog Park but does not include entry to the dog park. Permits for entry to the dog park can be found online at mppd.org.

More Dat Coming Soon

Be the first to know about new 20s & 30s events by subscribing to our email list at ahml.info/newsletter-signup.

Get To Know DuPage and McHenryNatural,Counties’Open Spaces

Thursday, July 10, 7–8:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the McHenry County Conservation District are diverse natural resources which provide a wide range of unique year-round recreational, educational and social opportunities for all ages and abilities. Representatives from both organizations will share information and help you discover all they offer.

Garden & Produce Swaps

Sundays, June 22, July 13, August 24

noon–2 p.m. / Dunton Ave. entrance

Bring seeds, fruits, vegetables, gardening supplies and houseplants and share with your fellow gardeners. Library staff will facilitate swaps and a Master Gardener from the University of Illinois Extension will answer gardening questions. Drop in.

Writer’s Ink

Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

June 25, July 23, August 27

Join instructor Jacob Knabb for this facilitated meetup for writers. All skill levels and writing styles are welcome.

Pride! With Disco Circus

Wednesday, June 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m. North School Park

E. Evergreen and E. Eastman Street

See page 24.

Vinyl Listening Party

Fridays, 7–8:30 p.m.

The Empty Corner, 214 E. Grove St.

Bring your pick on vinyl and if you don’t have the record, we’ll dial up your song. Bring your own snacks and beverages. For adults 21+.

The

Cookout: June 27

From beach vibes to backyard bangers, we’re spinning the tracks that keep your summer fun going all day long.

The Amazing ’80s:

August 22

Flashback to neon lights, big hair, and iconic 80s jams—punk, new wave, old-school hiphop, synth beats and power rock anthems.

Lit Stroll 2025

Saturday, June 28, 1-4:30 p.m. Throughout Arlington Heights

Join the fourth annual Lit Stroll. See page 45 for details.

ADULTS

Experience and discover.

Sunday Musicale at North School Park

Sundays, 2–3:30 p.m. / North School Park, N. Evergreen Ave. & E. Eastman St.

Brother Tim : June 29

Stolie: July 20

Eric Case Band: August 17

Improv Workshop for Brain Health

Wednesday, July 16, 10 a.m.–noon

Cardinal Room

Improvisational theater exercises are increasingly being used to improve the wellbeing of adults. Engage in exercises aimed to increase listening skills, creativity and thinking skills through enjoyable interactions with other adults at this workshop.

Arlington Heights cardholders only.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and grab your friends to enjoy summer concerts in the park. Presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Park District. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Your Money: Scams and How to Avoid Them

Thursday, July 17, 6–7:30 p.m.

Cardinal Room

Officer Alexandra Fontana from the Arlington Heights Police Department leads this informative program about scams that are occurring and how to recognize them. Learn what to do to protect yourself and what to do if you are a victim.

Taylor Swift’s

Literary Lyrics

Thursday, July 17, 7–8:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Her songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many also contain literary references? Jez Layman will explore Taylor’s reading shelf through her discography, including The Great Gatsby, Pablo Neruda, Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath and Emily Dickenson.

Thursday, August 28, 7:30–8:30 p.m. / Library Parking Lot

The Lights

Members of the Lake County Astronomical Society are bringing their high-power telescopes to the library to show you the Moon, stars and even one or two of the four planets visible to the naked eye. Society members will guide you through how to view through a telescope, discuss what you are viewing, and answer your astronomy questions.

Mindful Movements

Wednesday, July 23, 2–3 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Explore your body’s natural rhythm in a fun and supportive space with Stephanie Kaczynski, a certified mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher.

Medicare 101

Thursday, August 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Hendrickson Room

Learn what Medicare covers, what it does not and potential out-of-pocket expenses, as well as Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage and costsaving strategies. Presented by David Wylly and Robin Dawson of Medicare Solutions Network.

Master Meal Planning

Tuesday, August 19, 7–8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Join Sunny Amirpour of PositivelyStrong. com for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own meal plan for the next month and learn simple strategies for healthier, stress-free meals.

Creating a Healthy Retirement

Tuesday, August 26, 7–8:15 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Charlene Padovani, a Master Health Education Specialist and nationally BoardCertified Health and Wellness Coach, will offer broad and essential guidance on creating a fulfilling, purposeful and healthy retirement. Learn about the tools, knowledge, and support needed to help you to thrive, engage and live a life that is physically, mentally, socially and emotionally enriching.

Your Landscape in the Fall: What to Do

Wednesday, August 27, 7–8:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room

Fall is a time of change; plants and trees are preparing for winter and so can you by doing a few simple fall garden tasks. Come learn from University of Illinois Extension Staff and Master Gardeners about what your garden and lawn need in the fall to prepare for winter. Tips will include conventional and environmentally friendly gardening methods - both important for a happy and healthy landscape.

BUSINESS & NONPROFIT

Start something big.

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Your Business

Monday, June 9, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Dirk Vander Noot, the Chief Operations Officer of Telltales Operations, will provide suggestions on how to craft effective prompts, offer tips on how AI can improve efficiency and discuss how to take advantage of automation in three steps.

Resource Hour:

SCORE Business Mentoring

Wednesdays, June 11, July 9, August 13 10 a.m.–1 p.m. / First Floor

A volunteer from SCORE North Chicago and Lake Counties will answer entrepreneurial questions and provide information about resources for start-ups, small business owners and nonprofit professionals. Drop in.

Also available: Sign up for a one-hour virtual or in-person session for one-on-one mentoring from a SCORE volunteer business mentor. Visit ahml.info/services/business to make an appointment.

5 Questions

Revitalize Your Workforce

Tuesday, June 24, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Learn strategies to revitalize your workplace with tips from BridgeWork, a company that helps managers and supervisors align their organizational goals with the personal and professional objectives of their employees.

Small Business Coffee & Connect

Wednesday, July 16, 9–10:30 a.m. Hendrickson Room

Drop in to connect with entrepreneurs and other members of your local small business community to share ideas, make connections and get inspired.

Every Business Owner Should Ask

Thursday, July 10, 7–8 p.m. Cardinal Room

If you’re a new, established or prospective business owner, you’ll want to join SCORE expert business mentors Richard Jacobsohn, John Lounds and Jim Axelrad to find out the essentials for navigating today’s business climate as well as tips that may lead to success.

What Business Entity Structure Works Best for You?

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP LLP LLP

LLC LLC

CORPORATION

Professional Headshots

Thursday, July 24, 10 a.m.–noon Training Center

Get your (free) headshot taken at the library. Sign up for a time slot at ahml.info Arlington Heights cardholders only.

10 Marketing Strategies for Small Business Success

Tuesday, August 12, 7–8 p.m. Cardinal Room

Join Rebecca Hoffman, owner of the marketing company Good Egg Concepts, to learn essential tactics business owners should incorporate into their online presence, including prioritizing your social media channels, examining your online brand and auditing your website and brand assets.

Tuesday, July 22, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Frank Portera, business attorney at Lavelle Law, will demystify aspects of business entities such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLC, LLP and corporations, so you’ll have a better understanding of each before determining which one works best for you.

The Nonprofit Exchange

Tuesday, August 26, 9–10:30 a.m. Cardinal Room

Accelerate your impact through shared learning, best practices and networking. Each nonprofit mission is unique, yet the goal to be effective and make a difference is at the heart of each organization. A representative from The Nonprofit Coach will discuss how to prepare for a successful year-end funding campaign. Coffee, tea and pastries are provided. Drop in.

GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY

Discover your roots.

GenealogyGumshoes

Family History Discussion Group

Create a Living Digital Archive: Unleashing the Power of Your Family Memories

Tuesday, June 10, 7–8:30 p.m.

Mondays, 6–7:30 p.m.

June 2, July 7, August 4

Shackley Room

Join fellow researchers, share discoveries, swap techniques and collaborate. Refreshments provided. Drop in.

Cardinal Room

Discover the importance of preserving family history in today’s digital age. John Doherty shares how safeguarding your family’s memories honors the past and strengthens connections across generations.

Swedish Genealogy Research Help

Wednesdays, June 11, July 16, August 13 10 a.m.–3 p.m. / Zoom

Google Books & HathiTrust for Genealogy Research

Wednesday, June 18, 2–3:30 p.m. Training Center

Open-source archives that upload and index texts for easy searching can be useful for your family and local history research. Learn how to explore these free and unique resources.

Getting Started with the Hunt for Your Norwegian Roots

Wednesday, June 25, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Dana Kelly from the Norwegian American Genealogical Center will share some of the things that make Norwegian genealogy unique including naming traditions and the importance of the Norwegian Lutheran Church in research.

Intro to American Ancestors Database

Friday, July 11, 2–4 p.m. / Training Center

Learn more about the American Ancestors database from the New England Historic Genealogical Society and how to navigate its resources and features.

Landmark Series: Banta House

Monday, July 21, 7–8:30 p.m. / Hendrickson South

Learn more about Nathaniel and Minnie Banta, leaders in almost every activity in Arlington Heights, and the founders of the Arlington Heights Park District 100 years ago in 1925. Their house at 514 N. Vail Avenue across from the library, will be covered as well as the Banta and Muller family’s relationship and deep connection to the community.

Beginning Genealogy

Wednesday, July 30, 3–4:30 p.m.

Shackley Room

Discover the basics of researching your family history and learn techniques for finding your ancestors and using genealogy databases.

Family History at the Market

Saturday, August 30, 9–11 a.m.

Intro to HeritageHub

Monday, August 11, noon–1:30 p.m. Training Center

HeritageHub is a one-stop-shop database for death records, obituaries, grave and burial records and social security death indexes. Learn what tips and tricks can optimize your research.

Farmers Market, North Vail Commuter Lot, N. Vail Ave. & W. Fremont St.

Learn about resources for researching your family and local history. Stop by to start your family tree, look at historical books or hear a local history story. Drop in.

ONLINE RESOURCES

I Can Learn About My Family’s History

Learning about and doing genealogy can be a rewarding experience, especially if you have good tools to help along the way. The library offers one of the premier regional genealogy collections and many online resources, including:

ANCESTRY LIBRARY

EDITION : (Available in-library only) Search thousands of collections, census documents, voter lists, immigration documents, vital records, military records and more.

ARKIVDIGITAL : (Available in-library only) Swedish genealogy source containing historical documents, church records, court records and estate inventories.

HERITAGEHUB : Obituaries and death notices from U.S. and international sources, including the Chicago Tribune (1860-1984).

HERITAGEQUEST : Census records, family/local histories, Revolutionary War pension and land applications and city directories.

MY CHINA ROOTS : Research on the Chinese diaspora, including Mainland China, Southeast Asia, North America and the Caribbean.

MYHERITAGE ONLINE : Immigration lists, census records, vital records, parish/land records and news articles.

Learn more at ahml.info under Research > Databases > All Databases > Genealogy & Local Info Need help with your research? Visit the Local History & Genealogy collection or request a oneon-one appointment (cardholders only).

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE & LITERACY

Practice and learn.

Visit the library’s program calendar online at ahml.info for additional programs.

Culture & Conversation

Mondays, 1–2 p.m. / Cardinal Room

June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, July 7, 14, 21 and 28

August 4, 11, 18 and 25

Fridays, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

June 6, 13, 20 and 27, July 11, 18 and 25

August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Join us for a lively discussion.

English Language Review

Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m. / ESL & Literacy Office

June 4, 18 and 25, July 2, 16, 23 and 30

August 6, 20 and 27

Study English with other adult Englishlanguage learners.

Inglés para Hispanohablantes

Wednesdays, June 11 and 25, July 23

August 13 and 27

11 a.m.–noon / ESL & Literacy Office

Una clase conversacional para Hispanohablantes que buscan mejorar su Inglés. Esta clase es en persona en la oficina de ESL.

TEA & TALK

Wednesdays, June 11, July 9, August 13

1:30–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room

Beginning-level conversation in English. For adult English-language learners. Everyone is welcome.

ESL Social Hour

Fridays, June 13, July 11, August 8

10–11 a.m. / Cardinal Room

Drop in to practice your speaking and listening skills.

ESL Conversation Lab

Saturdays, June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26

August 9 and 23

10–11 a.m. / ESL & Literacy Office

Practice English conversation around different topics with interactive activities.

New Friends’ Network

Tuesdays, June 17, July 15, August 19

10–11 a.m. / Cardinal Room

Make new friends, enjoy conversations and help build community with like-minded individuals. Although this program is suited for adult English-language learners, all are welcome. Refreshments provided.

ESL Book Club

ESL & Literacy Office or Zoom

Camp by Mary Kate Doman

Tuesday, June 17, 1–2 p.m.

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Tuesday, July 15, 7–8 p.m. and Tuesday, August 19, 1–2 p.m.

Join other adult English language learners and their tutors to discuss these books. Pick up a copy of the book and discussion questions in the ESL & Literacy Services Office.

Good Books, New Friends

Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed

Monday, August 25, 2–3 p.m. / Cardinal Room

What if wishes really could come true? All are welcome in this community book discussion. Make new connections and exchange perspectives while chatting about books and more. Discussion is open to native speakers and language learners alike.

Path to Citizenship

Tuesday, June 3, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Learn about the journey from permanent resident (Green Card holder) to U.S. citizen. Information about eligibility, N-400 applications, exceptions, fees, the interview and oath ceremony will be shared. Presentation followed by Q&A.

ESL + Citizenship at the Farmers Market

Saturday, June 21, 9–11 a.m.

Farmers Market, North Vail Commuter Lot, N. Vail Ave. & W. Fremont St.

Test your knowledge of United States civics and history. Learn more about how to become a U.S. citizen, including enrollment in this summer’s Citizenship Preparation Class offered in partnership with HIAS Immigration & Citizenship. Drop in.

Citizenship Class

Tuesdays, 7–8:45 p.m. / Zoom

July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, August 5, 12, 19 and 26

Class will be taught by HIAS Immigration & Citizenship staff and volunteers. Reading, writing and speaking English, as well as U.S. history and civics information will be covered.

Register for the July 1 class to attend all classes in this 12-week series. Registration is for Arlington Heights cardholders only until June 1, and open to all adult learners after that. Materials for the class will be available for pickup at the library starting June 5.

JOBS & CAREERS

Take the next step.

CAREER PATHS

IT Professionals

Thursday, June 19, 7–8:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Local IT professionals will talk about their career paths, their current work and the advice they would give to anyone pursuing a career in Information Technology.

Graphic Novelist & Comics Artist

Sunday, July 20, 1–2:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Five-time Eisner Award winner Gene Ha will talk about his experiences and give advice for anyone wanting to explore a career in comics and graphic novels.

Audiobook Narrator

Thursday, August 7, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Jeannie Sheneman is a classically trained stage actress who ultimately found her passions with performance in audiobook narration. She has performed more than 180 titles and will talk about what it takes to make a successful career.

Prepare for Your Virtual Interview

Thursday, June 12, 10–11:30 a.m. / Training Center

From setting up your webcam to testing your mic, to how to prepare for the interview questions, we’ll cover all aspects of a virtual interview.

Remote Workers Recharge

Thursday, June 19, July 17, August 21 12:30–1:30 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Whether you work from home, a coffee shop or a conference room at the library, we invite you to take a break and socialize. Refreshments provided. Drop in.

Job Searching for New Grads

Thursday, June 26, 3:30–5 p.m. Cardinal Room

Whether you just graduated high school or college, learn about job search strategies, tailoring a resume, filling out applications, interviewing and other skills to get hired.

Be an Informed Job Candidate: Researching Companies and Industries

Friday, July 11, 2–3 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Position yourself for success and learn about library and web resources to use to research companies prior to applying and interviewing.

Mindful Productivity: Work Smarter, Reduce Stress & Reclaim Your Time

Wednesday, August 20, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room

Raúl Esquivel, founder of RES Wellness, will show you how to break the cycle of stress, sharpen your attention, work more efficiently and build productivity sustainably without sacrificing wellbeing.

Discover the place where you can be a maker.

The Makerplace provides visitors ages 12 and up an opportunity for making and creating using the latest technology and equipment, along with flexible workspaces and a commercial-grade kitchen. Registration begins on JUNE 2 (for programs in June), JULY 2 (for programs in July) or AUGUST 2 (for programs in August). Space is limited. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

LASER ETCH A COASTER

Wednesday, June 4 or Tuesday, August 5 1–2:30 p.m. / Flex Space 2

Learn the basics of designing for the Epilog laser machine using Canva. Work with text and images for engraving. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills recommended.

Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

“INSPIRED BY” ART EVENTS

Wednesdays, June 11, July 16, August 13 2:30–4 p.m. or 6–7:30 p.m.

Creative Arts Area

Create art inspired by famous artists and art styles and chat with your neighbors. Supplies provided.

Ages 18 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

SEW A TOTE BAG

Thursday, June 5, 6–7:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 3, 12:30–2 p.m. Sewing & Quilting Room

Learn the basics of threading, operating and troubleshooting sewing machines.

Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

The Makerplace will be closed Wednesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 6 for Frontier Days.

Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday: noon-5 p.m.

Friday & Monday: Closed

FIBER CRAFTS MEETUP

Thursdays, June 12, July 10, August 14

1–3 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 24, July 22, August 26

6–7:30 p.m. / Creative Arts Area

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch or other projects, work on your project and chat with your neighbors. Refreshments provided.

Ages 18 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

MAKER SHOW & TELL

Thursdays, June 12, July 17, August 14

6:30–7:30 p.m. / Flex Space 2

Bring your projects or photos to share your workflow, challenges and successes at the Makerplace. Connect with fellow makers, inspire others and celebrate creativity and innovation together.

Ages 18 and up. Refreshments provided

MAKERPLACE TOUR

Tuesdays, June 17, July 15, August 26

1–2 p.m. / Flex Space 1

Join a guided tour of the Makerplace with time for Q&A with staff members.

MAKER MOVIE NIGHT MEETUP

Tuesdays, June 17, July 29, 5–7:30 p.m.

Creative Arts Area

Join fellow crafters and make a themed craft or bring your own project to work on while you watch a different movie each month. June: Watch Mamma Mia! and make sea glass jewelry dishes. July: Watch Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and make shell accessories. Refreshments provided.

Ages 18 and up.

FAUX STAINED GLASS

Thursdays, June 19 and 26

6–7:30 p.m.

Creative Arts Area

Embrace the shine of the sun with this two-part class on fake stained glass. In part 1 you will learn how to create the outlines of your design. Next week, in part 2, you will add color to bring your design to life.

Arlington Heights cardholders only.

INTRO TO CROCHET

Wednesdays, June 25 or August 20, 1–2:30 p.m. / Creative Arts Area

Learn the beginning stitches of the chain, single and double crochet as well as the materials you’ll need to get started crocheting. Supplies provided.

Ages 12 and up.

Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. or 1–2:15 p.m.

Saturday, August 16, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. or 1–2:15 p.m. / Creative Arts Area

Learn how to mix various greens with watercolor and paint the Monstera Deliciosa in this step-by-step workshop. Presented by Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. Supplies provided.

Ages 18 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

MAKE A T-SHIRT QUILT

Sunday, June 22, 1–2:30 p.m.

Sewing & Quilting Room

Have some T-shirts that you will never wear again, but can’t bear to part with? Make them into a quilt. Learn the process of turning a T-shirt into a square for your quilt and then work on the rest on your own. Come for follow-up drop-in sessions to continue working or ask questions.

Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

T-SHIRT QUILT CHECK-IN

Tuesdays, July 8, 22, 1–2:30 p.m.

Sewing & Quilting Room

Join Makerplace staff to keep working on your quilt. Drop in.

Wednesdays, June 25, July 9, August 20

6–7:30 p.m. / Offsite Location

Learn more about Urban Sketching on-location drawing, meet other artists and sketch your local surroundings. Class will be held outside, weather permitting. Participants will receive location by email. Supplies provided.

Ages 18 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

SEW A ZIPPERED POUCH

Sunday, June 29, 12:30–2 p.m.

Sewing & Quilting Room

Take your sewing skills to the next level and learn how to sew a zippered pouch. Prior sewing experience required.

Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

3D PRINTING: REPLICATE A PIECE

Thursday, July 10, 6–7:30 p.m. / Flex Space 2

Take your basic 3D modeling skills to the next level and learn how to use calipers and TinkerCAD software to recreate a physical object from scratch. Supplies provided. Basic computer skills and prior experience with TinkerCAD is required.

Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

CREATE A CUSTOM STICKER

Tuesday, July 29, 1–2:30 p.m. / Flex Space 2

Learn to create a custom vinyl sticker for your water bottle, notebook or window using the Cricut Craft Cutter.

Ages 12 and up.

NEEDLE FELT A PINCUSHION

Thursday, August 7, 3–4:30 p.m.

Creative Arts Area

Create a pincushion with thrifted jars and needle felting. Supplies provided.

Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

3D PRINTING: CREATE A KEYCHAIN

Thursday, August 7, 6–7:30 p.m.

Flex Space 2

Learn the basics of TinkerCAD to design in 3D, combine shapes and add text to create a simple keychain to be printed on 3D printers. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills recommended.

Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

ELECTRONIC SOLDERING BASICS

Wednesday, August 27, 3–5 p.m.

Creative Arts Area

The class will cover the basics of using a soldering iron to create proper joints between wires and on PCB boards. Supplies provided.

Ages 18 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

WIRE JEWELRY: PEARL PENDANT

Thursday, August 28, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Creative Arts Area

Learn how to create a pearl pendant with simple wires and a pearl with Susan Barzacchini, author of the book Inventive Wire Weaving. Supplies provided.

Ages 18 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

HAND DRAWING TO DIGITAL GRAPHICS

Wednesday, September 3, 6-7:30 p.m.

Flex Space 2

Learn to take hand drawn artwork or designs and convert them to digital graphics that can be used to make stickers, engravings and even embroidery.

Ages 12 and up.

CRICUT FOR CLOTHES

Sunday, August 31, 12:30–2 p.m.

Flex Space 2

Learn how to customize your clothes with the Cricut and get hands-on experience with ironon vinyl in this introductory class.

Ages 12 and up. Arlington Heights cardholders only.

MAKERPLACE CULINARY CLASSES

Culinary classes are for adults ages 18 and up unless otherwise noted. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Space is limited. Register any time from June 2 at 9 a.m. to June 3 at 9 a.m. to join the lottery for a chance to attend June classes. Register any time from July 2 at 9 a.m. to July 3 at 9 a.m. to join the lottery for a change to attend July classes. Individuals will be chosen at random and notified by email. All culinary classes held in the Makerplace Kitchen. Please note: The Kitchen is not a nut-free, gluten-free or other allergy-free environment.

ESSENTIAL KNIFE SKILLS

Tuesday, June 10, 6–7:30 p.m.

Featuring Chef Brian. Ages 18 and up.

KIDS CULINARY: LEMONADE

Wednesday, June 11, noon–2 p.m.

Ages 4 and up. Caregiver required. Drop in.

THE “OTHER” SALADS

Saturday, June 28, 10:15 a.m.–noon

Learn to make potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw and more with Chef Brian.

Ages 18 and up.

TWEEN CULINARY: PERSONAL PIZZA

Wednesday, July 9, 4–5:30 p.m.

Grades 4–6.

TEEN CULINARY: MATCHA COOKIES

Thursday, July 10, 4–5:30 p.m.

Grades 7–12.

BBQ ESSENTIALS

Saturday, July 26, 10:15–12:15 p.m.

TALK & TASTE

Marmalade:

Thursday, June 26, noon–1:30 p.m.

Mocktails & Nonalcoholic Spirits: Wednesday, July 30, noon–1:30 p.m.

Engage with Chef Brian and get your culinary questions answered. Drop in.

It’s Too Hot to Cook Edition:

Thursday, August 7, Wednesday, August 13

Thursdays, August 21 and 28, noon–1:30 p.m.

Drop in with Chef Brian and learn what to make during the dog days of summer.

Featuring Chef Brian. Ages 18 and up.

CANNING 101

Tuesday, July 29, 12:30–2 p.m. or 3–4:30 p.m.

Featuring Emily Paster. Ages 18 and up.

KIDS CULINARY: CUCUMBER RAITA

Thursday, July 31, noon–2 p.m.

Ages 4 and up. Caregiver required. Drop in.

Sign up for LitCrate

The next LitCrate session is here! Fill out a form to sign up and receive a box, bi-monthly for six months. Let us know your reading preferences and we will provide books selected just for you and also some special surprises. Return the book but keep the goodies!

Adult LitCrate subscriptions are for Arlington Heights cardholders only. Fill out a form starting June 1 to register for the next session of LitCrate at ahml.info/LitCrate. Signups are limited.

4TH Annual

The fourth annual Lit Stroll is the literary event of the summer, bringing readers together to meet and celebrate Illinois authors. Participants will be split into two groups to accommodate crowd size. Both groups will see all the authors and be able to purchase books to be signed at the end of the event. Schedules will be emailed on Monday, June 23.

Each author will be featured at a downtown Arlington Heights venue:

Hear about their books and writing, grab a drink, enjoy complimentary appetizers and mingle with other literary lovers as you stroll from location to location. The event will culminate in a book signing at Arlington Ale House with books available for sale courtesy of The Book Stall.

Litstroll is open to adults 21 and older. Space is limited.

Find full event details at ahml.info/litstroll

Author of 12 novels, many on Library Journal, NPR, Washington Post, and Kirkus’s Best Books of the Year lists. Winner of American Library Association’s award for best romance, the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for best contemporary romance, multiple RT Seals of Excellence, a RITA® finalist, and listed for the Dublin Literary award. Dev lives in the Chicago suburbs.

Bestselling author of critically acclaimed thrillers The Girl Who Was Taken, Don't Believe It, Twenty Years Later and Those Empty Eyes. His eighth thriller, Long Time Gone, explores forensic genealogy. Published in 40 countries and translated into nearly 20 languages, his books have sold 2.5 million copies in the U.S. and have been optioned for film and television. Donlea resides in Chicago.

Emmy-nominated journalist and author of People of Means. Named one of People’s most anticipated books of 2025. The Kindest Lie received acclaim from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Woman’s World and Real Simple. Johnson lives in Chicago and is the director of communications and brand journalism for a health care nonprofit.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Join the conversation.

Register to attend a book discussion. Stop by the Info Desk to pick up a copy of any of the books or contact us at 847-392-0100 to request a copy. Book discussion titles are also available as an eBook and eAudiobook.

BEYOND THE BOOK

How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley

Wednesday, June 18, 6–7:30 p.m.

Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Creative Arts Area

Are you someone who loves to craft as well as read?

Please join us for a special book discussion and craft at our Makerplace. We will discuss the book and make crochet pompom flowers.

FAVORITE THINGS

2025 Halfway Highlights

Wednesday, July 16, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Mid-Summer means we are halfway through the reading year! Join us as our expert panel unveils 2025 Halfway Highlights. In partnership with the Mount Prospect Public Library, we’re excited to share our top picks across a variety of genres. So, grab a cool drink, settle into your favorite spot, and listen in as we guide you through some great new titles.

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BOOKS & BREWS

Brothers by Alex Van Halen

Wednesday, July 23, 7–8 p.m.

Eddie’s Restaurant, 10 E. Northwest Highway

Join us at Eddie’s Restaurant to discuss Brothers by Alex Van Halen. In this intimate and open account, Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and bandmate.

SILENT BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, August 6, 7–8:30 p.m. / CoCo & Blu, 12 S. Dunton Ave.

If you’ve ever wanted to join a book club but you don’t have the time or desire to finish an assigned reading each month, Silent Book Club is perfect for you. Just show up with whatever book you’re currently reading, choose a comfy spot and settle in for an hour of silent reading with fellow book lovers. Afterward, join a casual conversation about what you’re reading and leave with recommendations from new acquaintances! Light snacks will be provided and drinks can be purchased.

GOOD BOOKS, NEW FRIENDS

Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed

Monday, August 25, 2–3 p.m. / Cardinal Room

BEYOND THE BOOK

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Wednesday, August 27, 6–7:30 p.m. Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. / Creative Arts Area

Are you someone who loves to craft as well as read? Please join us for a special book discussion and craft at our Makerplace. We will discuss the book and make book page flower bouquets to bring home.

National Immigrant Heritage Month

National Immigrant Heritage Month recognizes the countless ways immigrants have enriched American society, economy and culture. We welcome our community to learn more about the history of our nation’s diverse and varied immigrant communities and embrace our shared history by sharing family stories and honoring our ancestors during this month in August through booklists and programs.

National Immigrant Heritage Month Booklist: ahml.info/list/national-immigrant-heritage-month

CLASSES

Registration for Tech Classes starts at noon on Sunday, June 1 unless otherwise noted. All classes held in the Training Center unless otherwise noted.

Beginning Computing with Windows 11

Wednesday, June 4, 10–11:30 a.m.

Friday, August 1, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn how to launch programs; create, rename and delete files as well as folders; organize your desktop and more.

Using Your Mac: Basics

Thursday, June 5, 1:30–3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 9, 10–11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 5, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn all about the Mac operating system, from the keyboard and your Apple ID, to launching apps, organizing files and changing settings.

Excel: Basics

Friday, June 6, 10–11:30 a.m.

Monday, July 7, 1:30–3 p.m.

Wednesday, August 6, 7–8:30 p.m.

Learn about spreadsheets and how to move within them and the basics of Excel including rows, columns, tabs and more.

How to Use Your Android Device

Friday, June 6, 1:30–3 p.m.

Monday, July 7, 10–11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 6, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn how to install apps, manage your device settings, and more. Bring your Android device if you have one.

Digitize It: Reel to Reel Film

Monday, June 9, 11 a.m.–noon

Tuesday, July 22, 2–3 p.m.

Thursday, August 7, 7–8 p.m.

Learn how to digitize your 8mm and 16mm film reels using equipment and software in the Studio space.

Word: Basics

Tuesday, June 10, 7–8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 18, 10–11:30 a.m.

Thursday, August 14, 1:30–3 p.m.

This class will introduce you to the essentials: all the tabs, especially the File and Home tabs, and how to change words on the page.

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Wednesday, June 11, 1:30–3 p.m.

Monday, July 14, 7–8:30 p.m.

Friday, August 8, 1:30–3 p.m.

What’s the deal with AI and where did it come from? Learn the basics as well as discover how you can use these services and tools in your daily life.

Digitize It: Audio Records and Cassettes

Wednesday, June 11, 7–8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 8, 11 a.m.–noon

Wednesday, August 27, 2–3 p.m.

Learn how to digitize your vinyl records and audio cassettes using specialized equipment and software in the Studio space.

Backing Up Your Data with Google Drive and iCloud

Thursday, June 12, 1:30–3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 16, 10–11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 19, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn about the different ways you can back up photos, videos and more from your phone and/or computer for safe keeping, including cloud storage such as Google Drive and iCloud as well as physical backups such as external hard drives and flash drives.

Excel: Intermediate

Friday, June 13, 10–11:30 a.m.

Monday, July 14, 1:30–3 p.m.

Wednesday, August 13, 7–8:30 p.m.

Learn about charts and graphs as well as some commonly used functions for working with data.

How to Use Your iPad/iPhone

Monday, June 16, 10–11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 3, 1:30–3 p.m.

Monday, August 4, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn to use your device’s settings, apps, web browser and much more. Bring your iPad or iPhone if you have one.

PowerPoint: Basics

Monday, June 16, 1:30–3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 9, 7–8:30 p.m.

Friday, August 15, 10–11:30 a.m.

This class covers the basics for developing an interesting presentation.

Tech Support Drop In

Tuesday, June 17, 7–8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 15, 10–11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 20, 1:30–3 p.m.

Have a tech question for us? We’ll do our best to answer it or, if you stump us, we’ll point you in the right direction.

Let’s Photoshop: Fixing Photos with AI

Wednesday, June 18, 10–11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 17, 7–8:30 p.m.

Friday, August 22, 1:30–3 p.m.

In this hands-on Photoshop workshop, you’ll learn to improve your everyday or digitized photos by editing colors, fixing blemishes and more using some of Adobe’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

Excel: Charts & Graphs

Friday, June 20, 11 a.m.–noon

Monday, July 21, 2–3 p.m.

Wednesday, August 20, 7–8 p.m.

Take an in-depth look at how to use Excel to display data using charts and graphs.

How to Use Your iPad/iPhone’s Apps

Monday, June 23, 10–11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 10, 1:30–3 p.m.

Monday, August 11, 10–11:30 a.m.

Explore in-depth many of the default apps available on your iPad or iPhone. Bring your device if you have one.

CLASSES

PowerPoint: Intermediate

Monday, June 23, 1:30–3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 16, 7–8:30 p.m.

Friday, August 22, 10–11:30 a.m.

Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level; learn how to enhance your presentations with creative effects.

Digitize It: Slides & Photos

Tuesday, June 24, 1:30–3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 29, 7–8:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 28, 10–11:30 a.m.

Have a box of photos you want to digitize? Learn how to organize and digitize your 35mm slides, photos, negatives and more using equipment and software in the Studio space.

Word: Intermediate

Tuesday, June 24, 7–8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 25, 10–11:30 a.m.

Thursday, August 21, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn how to change margins, use bullet points, formatting, tables, templates and more.

Digitize It: VHS & 8mm Tapes

Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m.–noon

Thursday, July 31, 2–3 p.m.

Thursday, August 14, 7–8 p.m.

Learn how to digitize your VHS, 8mm, Hi8, VHS-C and Mini DV tapes using the equipment and software in the Studio.

Design Graphics with Canva

Thursday, June 26, 1:30–3 p.m.

Friday, July 25, 1:30–3 p.m.

Tuesday, August 26, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn how you can use Canva (a free online graphic design program) to create quick and easy graphics for your professional or personal needs.

Excel: Pivot Tables

Friday, June 27, 11 a.m.–noon

Monday, July 28, 2–3 p.m.

Wednesday, August 27, 7–8 p.m.

Learn how to use pivot tables to sort, analyze, and summarize data. Intermediate knowledge of Excel required.

Making Virtual Reality a Reality

Friday, June 27, 1:30–3 p.m.

Tuesday, August 5, 10–11:30 a.m.

Join us for a hands-on demonstration of the Meta Quest 2, a head-mounted virtual reality device. Learn about hardware, software and the cool things developers are making for it. For ages 13 and up.

PowerPoint: Transitions & Animations

Monday, June 30, 2–3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23, 7–8 p.m.

Friday, August 29, 11 a.m.–noon

Take an in-depth look at how to work with transitions and animations in your PowerPoint presentations.

eBooks, eAudiobooks, Movies & More

Friday, July 11, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn all about the free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music and magazines you can access from home or on the go with your AHML library card.

Adobe Illustrator: Basics

Friday, July 18, 1:30–3 p.m.

Create graphics and designs from scratch using Adobe Illustrator. Working with shapes, lines, the pen tool, colors, gradients, layers, effects and typography will all be covered.

Cord Cutting 101: Exploring Cable Alternatives

Wednesday, July 30, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Save hundreds of dollars annually by cutting your cable and phone cord. This program will explore cost-effective alternatives to cable (Netflix, Roku, Sling, Apple TV, hoopla, etc.) and traditional landline phones (mobile, Google Voice, etc.).

How to Use AI

Friday, August 15, 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn how to write effective and efficient prompts for generative AI and large language models then practice hands-on.

Journal Notebook Cover

Design It:

Tuesday, August 12, 7–8:30 p.m.

Make It:

Tuesday, August 19, 6–7:30 p.m. Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave. Fabrication Room

Use Canva in the Training Center at the library to create a design for your own custom journal notebook. Your design will be sublimated onto a notebook cover at the Makerplace the following week. This is part one of a two-part class. By registering for part one, you will be automatically registered for the second part.

How to Start a Podcast

Monday, August 18, 7–8:30 p.m.

Do you have an idea for a new podcast but don’t know where to begin? Learn how you can record, edit and publish your own podcast using the hardware and software available in the library’s Studio.

Managing Photos in Adobe Lightroom

Monday, August 25, 10–11:30 a.m.

Learn how you can catalog and enhance your digital photos with this Creative Cloud program. We will practice importing, cataloging, editing, exporting and more.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION

Support the library.

Friends of the Library Market Sale: Children’s Books

Saturday June 14, 8 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

Held in the library’s underground parking garage. The Children’s Sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and nonfiction, toys and games, DVDs and CDs. There will be adult fiction and AV.

AUGUST 2–3

Adult Sale: Hendrickson Room, Second Floor

Children’s Sale: Cardinal Room, First Floor

Friday, August 1, 6–8 p.m.

Members’ Night (Membership required)

Saturday, August 2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Adult and Children’s Sales

Sunday, August 3

Noon–3 p.m. Children’s $8 Bag Sale

Noon–4 p.m. Adult Sale (no discounts)

Donations to Friends of the Library

When you find a treasure in the Book Shop or at a Friends used book sale, it’s because of the great donations the Friends receive from the community. The Friends accept items in good condition: gently used books, antiquarian books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, audiobooks, games and puzzles, and children’s books. They do NOT accept: Cassette tapes, VHS tapes, encyclopedias, or items that are not sellable due to damage, excessive highlighting or notes, mold, dust, or smoky smell.

The Adult Sale features nonfiction books sorted by category, fiction, vintage books, books in foreign languages, DVDs, Blu-Rays, CDs, vinyl records and audiobooks. The Children’s Sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and nonfiction, toys and games, DVDs and CDs

Auction and specialty items will be for sale on the second floor. Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 p.m. and ends Saturday at 2 p.m. Friday Members’ Night: A person must be a member to attend Members’ Night. Join online at ahml.info/friends ($5 individual, $10 family).

Sale Requirements & Information: Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. Children’s Sale Only: 25% Teacher discount with valid ID. Not valid at bag sale on Sunday.

Donation days are: Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

The Friends of the Library are located on the lower level across from the stairs and elevator.

Visit ahml.info/friends or call 847-506-2663.

Foundation’s

fundraising campaign

is fueling a love of reading

From local parks to elementary schools, to senior centers and beyond, the library’s bookmobile has brought the joy of reading to Arlington Heights since 1973. Within the last five years it has served more than 104,000 community members, and a new refresh is in store that will help continue the bookmobile’s legacy in the years to come.

While AHML’s bookmobile service has been operating since 1973, the current vehicle has been running for 16 years, and with age comes necessary repair. To save money on replacement costs, avoid losing days of service due to maintenance and to provide new and exciting services for the community, plans for a new bookmobile are now underway. The new bookmobile will feature better reliability, a refreshed design and a wider, more comfortable interior, helping the library continue to serve its community for many years to come.

The AHML Foundation is currently raising funds to cover the funding gap for purchasing a new bookmobile. To donate to the Foundation’s efforts, learn more and how you can help, visit ahmlfoundation.org/donate

Library Foundation thanks sponsors for event

The AHML Foundation Development Committee would like to thank the following sponsors for making the Second Annual Women’s Wellness Event a great success.

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LIBRARY

THE BAKESTER PATISSERIE

BEARS CARE

BENTLEY’S PET STUFF

BOISSET COLLECTION

CABI STYLIST HELENE LANAGHAN

CHARISMA

THE CONTAINER STORE

COOPER’S HAWK

WINERY AND RESTAURANT

FAUSTO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN & CATERING

FORBICI SALON AND SPA

GALA EVENTS ENTERTAINMENT

ILONA N COMPANY EVENTS

KHEPRI KITCHEN + COFFEE

KILWINS

METROPOLIS

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

MOMENTUM HEALTH CENTER

NCH WELLNESS CENTER / ENDEAVOR HEALTH

NAVIGANT LAW GROUP LLC

CHAR PADOVANI, HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH

THE SALT ESCAPE

SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN

THROWN ELEMENTS POTTERY

TRADER JOE’S

UPSTAIRS BOUTIQUE AND GIFT

Through your support and that of the committee, the Foundation raised more than $7,300 for the new bookmobile. The Foundation is already busy working on plans for an event for International Women’s Day in 2026.

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library (AHML) Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that provides support to the library by securing and managing donations from individuals, businesses and foundations to support the library above and beyond what public funding provides.

PROGRAMS AT THE SENIOR CENTER

All in-person programs at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Some also offer the option to attend via Zoom. The library’s Senior Center Reading Room branch is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The Senior Center is closed Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5 and Saturday, August 30. The Senior Center Reading Room will also be closed for staff training on August 14 from 1–4 p.m.

Travelogues

Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25

August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 10 a.m. / Senior Center

Drop in and enjoy travel movies and documentaries.

Film Discussion Circle

Tuesdays, June 3, July 1, and August 5 1 p.m. / Senior Center

Drop in for a free showing of a film followed by a discussion led by library staff.

In June: Sunset Boulevard (1950), 110 minutes, NR; July: Best in Show (2000), 90 minutes, PG-13; August: The General (1926), 78 minutes, NR.

Current Events Discussion

Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21 and 28 10 – 11 a.m. / Senior Center or Zoom

Summer Book Discussion

Monday, July 28, 10–11 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom

Regular Senior Center book groups are on break. Join us to discuss Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Books available in the Reading Room beginning July 1.

Navigating Information in the Age of AI

Tuesday, July 29, 10–11 a.m. / Senior Center

Discover how to distinguish fact from fiction in the news you read and see. Key topics will include print and broadcast journalism, social media and artificial intelligence.

Senior Center Tech Help

Thursday, July 10, 9:30–11 a.m. Senior Center Computer Room

Have a tech question? We’ll do our best to answer it or, if you stump us, we’ll point you in the right direction. Drop in.

Senior Center Tech Classes

Classes feature small class size and hands-on instruction at the Senior Center. Check for openings and register online at ahml.info/senior/materials or pick up a printed schedule at the Senior Center Reading Room.

Senior Phone Programs

Join our weekly phone discussions where we listen to and discuss short stories or share reminisces of past events and experiences. No technology other than a phone is required. Contact 847-870-3712 to learn more or to register.

Spotlight on the Collection Sizzling Cookbooks for Summer Meals

Dive into the ultimate collection of summer cookbooks that are perfect for those sun-soaked days and balmy nights. From refreshing salads and grilled delights to vibrant cocktails and cool desserts, this booklist offers a variety of recipes to elevate your summer meals:

ahml.info/list/sizzlingcookbooks-summermeals

Arlington Heights Memorial

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Meeting schedule: ahml.info/about/information

Trustees: Jennifer Borrell 847-506-2680 • jborrell@ahml.info

Sarah Galla 847-506-2681 • sgalla@ahml.info

Stacey Kelly 847-814-2551 • skelly@ahml.info

Carole Medal 847-506-2683 • cmedal@ahml.info

Amy Somary 847-506-2686 • asomary@ahml.info

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mike Driskell

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Dana Revilla

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Sasha Vasilic

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SUPERVISOR

April Harder

WRITERS

Mareliz Gallogo

William Tolan

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Brian Benson Colleen Mele

Stephanie Battista

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

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CONTENTS

Visit the bookmobile at the Farmers Market

Picnic in the Park

Storywalk® at Recreation Park

Arlington Heights Fourth of July Parade

Misión San Juan Diego Festival

National Night Out

Community Backpack Drive

Heritage Fest

Summer Reading

Birth –Grade 12

2025

June 1– July 31

Level 1

Level 2

FAMILIES

Family Fun in Kids’ World

Kids Culinary: Lemonade

Heart to Heart: Parents Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

Native American Hoop Dancer

Ratatouille Interactive Movie

Family Book Club: The Mouse and the Motorcycle

The Puppeteers’ Puppet

Teen Filmmakers’ Festival

Kids Culinary: Cucumber Raita

Book Me for Youth

Play, Learn & Grow Family Workshop

Dot Day: Make Your Mark!

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Play and learn.

Our Time: Developmental Playgroup

First-Time Parents’ Meetup

Doggie Storytime

Countdown to Kindergarten

Pee Wee Artists

Let’s Get Buggy!

Storytimes in the Parks

PIONEER PARK CAMELOT PARK

SUNSET RIDGE PARK

Falcon Park Storytime

time

wednesday fun night

family time

COMICS & POP CULTURE

COMMAND CENTER OPENS AT NOON

KIDS Read and grow.

I Can Read to a Dog

Globetrotters

Chess Club

LEGO® Club

Early Readers Book Club

Early Readers Book Club

Kids Care: Card Making

Boredom Busters

Discover Dragonflies

Robot Rally for Kids

Let’s Get Buggy!

Kids Make: Animal Sewing

TWEENS

Tween LitCrates

Tweens Make:

and Paper Crafts

Ratatouille Interactive Movie

summerTween DIY Kits

The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud

Summer Kickoff Party for New Teens

Chess Club

Tween & Teen Yoga in the Park

Tweens Make: Paint & Plant

Tween Culinary: Personal Pizza

TWEENS

Gelli Printing® for Tweens

Robot Rally for Tweens

Boredom Busters

Tweens Make: Fabric Collage