10 Things To Know About the Arlington Heights Library

The Arlington Heights Library offers a wide variety of programming and resources for children, teens, parents, seniors and professionals. Here are 10 ways to enjoy the library. 

1. Business Center

The library has resources and programs for small businesses, including the Business Bytes series, which demonstrates how technology can help businesses connect with customers. 

2. eBook and eReaders

For those who have ditched printed books, the library has ebooks all types of eReaders, including the Kindle. Check one out today. eReaders come loaded with titles and are available for adults and kids. 

3. Innovative Teen Programming 

Is your teen bored? Take him or her to the library, so he or she can participate in an expanded array of fun experiences such as Teen Iron Chef, Film Boot Camp and the Smartphone Photo Contest. 

4. I Can Read Area

For improved preschool literacy, homework help and family programs, stop by the Kids' World area to get involved. 

5. Tech Skills for Your Life

New to social meda? Need help with digitial photo or video? Try out the library's free computer classes designed to enhace the tech skills in all aspects of your life.

6. Senior Center

In addition to providing programs for seniors, the library maintains a reading room and computer room at the Arlington Heights Senior center, 1801 W. Central Road. 

7. Specialized Collections

Looking for a challenge? Have a project to complete? The library has collections that allow you to research your roots, improve English skills and items in 17 different world languages.

8. Digital Studio

Shoot, edit and share videos. Create music and podcasts. Download, edit and share photos. Whether it's for school, home or business, you can do all these things and more in our digital studio. 

9. Friends of the Library 

The Friends of the Library have funded more than $1 million in purchases for the library through their quartley book sales. 

Learn more about the group and their sales. 

10. Convenient Services 

The drive-up window is open Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. 

Bookmobile comes right to your neighboorhood. 

Reserve books, music and movies online, and receive an email notification when items are ready for pickup. 

Check out items, download eBooks, search, renew, reserve and more using the libary's free app. 

Information provided by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library