AHML MakerPlace
🏢 Arlington Heights Memorial Library · ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois
AHML MakerPlace
The AHML MakerPlace occupies the library's original 1952 home at 112 N. Belmont Avenue, now reimagined as a creative workshop for adults. State-of-the-art tools for fabrication, culinary arts, digital design and more are available for hands-on exploration with a valid library card.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 112 NORTH BELMONT AVENUE, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
Phone: 8473920100
Website: ahml.info
📖 About AHML MakerPlace
<p>Housed in the historic 1952 Arlington Heights Memorial Library building on Belmont Avenue — the same address the library occupied until moving to 500 N. Dunton in 1968 — the AHML MakerPlace is a dedicated adult makerspace that opened to the public in 2022. The facility is designed for adults who want to learn new making or design skills, explore culinary interests, or use professional-grade equipment on independent projects. Membership tiers provide access to tools ranging from laser cutters and 3-D printers to kitchen equipment, and instructors offer classes in a wide variety of crafts and technologies.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Professional fabrication tools: laser cutters, 3-D printers, vinyl cutters & more
- Culinary studio for food-related making and cooking classes
- Adults-only creative workspace in the library's original 1952 building
- Regularly scheduled classes and open-studio hours for members
📱 Free with an Arlington Heights Memorial Library Card
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an AHML library card to use the MakerPlace?
Yes. A valid Arlington Heights Memorial Library card is required to access the MakerPlace. Cards are free for Arlington Heights residents and available to non-residents for an annual fee. Specific equipment requires an orientation before independent use.
What kinds of projects can I work on at the MakerPlace?
The MakerPlace supports a wide range of adult creative projects — from laser-engraved gifts and 3-D-printed prototypes to culinary creations and digital-design work. The library offers classes to help you get started, and open studio hours let experienced makers work independently on their own projects.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.