Arlington Heights Memorial Library
🏢 Arlington Heights Memorial Library · Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Arlington Heights Memorial Library serves one of suburban Chicago's most engaged communities — with more than 63% of residents holding active library cards, it consistently ranks among the busiest and most-valued public libraries in Cook County.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 500 North Dunton Avenue, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
Phone: +1-847-392-0100
Website: ahml.info
Plus Code: 86JJ32Q8+4R (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL)
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📖 About Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Named in honor of the community members who served in the Second World War, Arlington Heights Memorial Library has grown from a modest village library into a flagship suburban institution at 500 N Dunton Avenue. The library serves a population of more than 75,000 residents across the village of Arlington Heights, offering 9 PM weekday hours that accommodate commuters and families alike. Its annual community reading program, One Book One Village — now in its second decade — brings neighbors together around a shared book each year, pairing the read with author events, discussions, and community programming. AHML is a member of the North Suburban Library System, ensuring cardholders can borrow from and return to libraries across the broader Chicagoland region.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Extended weekday hours until 9 PM — ideal for commuters and after-school visits
- Over 63% of Arlington Heights residents hold an active library card
- One Book One Village annual community reading initiative with author events
- Bookmobile and drive-up window services for convenient contactless pickup
- IRIS statewide databases giving free access to academic research and news archives
- cloudLibrary and Libby platforms for instant eBook and audiobook borrowing
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
AHML cardholders access statewide and local digital resources completely free:
📚 Services
- Public computers & Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying & scanning
- Meeting rooms
- Study spaces
- Bookmobile
- Drive-up window pickup
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Large print & accessible formats
- Community event space
🎸 Programs
- One Book One Village annual community read
- Summer Reading Program (all ages)
- Storytimes for infants, toddlers & preschoolers
- Teen programs and homework help
- Adult learning and technology classes
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlington Heights Memorial Library part of a regional library network, and can I return books elsewhere?
Yes — AHML is a member of the North Suburban Library System (NSLS), which links dozens of Chicagoland public libraries. Cardholders can borrow from and return materials to many participating libraries. Check your card's borrowing privileges at ahml.info or call 847-392-0100 for details.
What is One Book One Village, and how do I participate?
One Book One Village is AHML's annual community reading initiative, now in its second decade. Each year the library selects a single title — such as Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass — and hosts a season of author talks, book discussions, and themed events. Copies are available free to borrow; watch ahml.info for the annual announcement.
Can I access IRIS research databases from home with my Arlington Heights library card?
Yes. IRIS (Illinois Research and Information Service) is a state-funded program providing free remote access to academic databases, full-text journals, and newspaper archives for all Illinois library cardholders. Log in using your AHML card number at the IRIS portal or via the databases section at ahml.info.
Does the library offer a bookmobile or curbside pickup for residents who cannot visit in person?
AHML operates a Bookmobile that serves neighborhoods and senior facilities across Arlington Heights, plus a drive-up window for contactless holds pickup. Call 847-392-0100 or visit ahml.info for the current Bookmobile schedule and pickup window hours.
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