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Start: 2026-08-07T09:30:00-05:00
Location: Forest View Educational Center

Forest View Educational Center

Adults 50 and older are invited to this free, interactive morning featuring hands-on activities, mini classes, wellness screenings, live demonstrations and opportunities to connect with local organizations. Explore fitness classes, lifelong learning opportunities and new hobbies while discovering resources designed to support active, healthy and connected living. Advance registration is encouraged.

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Friends of the Library Summer Sale August 7-9, 2026
The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library will host their Summer Used Book Sale August 7-9, 2026. The standard price of Adult hardcover and softcover books is $3.
• Friday August 7: 6 pm – 7:30 pm Members’ Night (Membership required)
• Saturday August 8: 9 am – 4 pm Adults’ and Children’s Sales
• Sunday August 9: 11 am - 2 pm Children’s $8 Bag Sale, 11 am - 3 pm Adult Sale (no discounts)
The Adult sale is held in the Hendrickson Room, on the 2nd floor, and the Children’s sale is held in the Cardinal Room on the 1st floor near the Dunton Avenue entrance. The Adult sale will feature non-fiction books, sorted by category; fiction; vintage books; DVDs; Blu-Rays; music CDs; vinyl records; audiobooks; Great Courses. Magazines will be for sale Friday and Saturday only. The Children’s sale features board and picture books; easy readers; novels and non-fiction; teen fiction; comics; toys and games; DVDs and CDs.
The Auction on the 2nd floor will include Adult and Children’s selections. Bidding begins Friday at 6pm and ends Saturday August 8 at 2 pm. Winners will be called Saturday. There will be no Buy-It-Now (BIN) table in August.
Due to popular demand, the sale will feature a $1 Special table that will include vintage, adult non-fiction, oversized/ coffee table books, and more!
Friday Members’ Night (Numbers Available for Members’ Night August 7 starting at 9 am):
• A person must be a member to enter Members’ Night. Memberships may be purchased that night at the sale or in advance online at <a href="https://www.ahml.info/friends" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ahml.info/friends</a> ($5 individual, $10 family).
• To get a place in line early, members may pick up a number at the 2nd floor reception desk beginning Friday August 7 at 9 am.
• Friday Members’ Night Line-Up: Shoppers should arrive 15 minutes before the sale begins to line up in numerical order for entry. Members may enter using their paper or digital card or a number from the Membership table, after those with numbers have gone in.
Sale Requirements &amp; Information:
• Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. Please call or text outside the salerooms.
• Children’s Sale Only: 25% Teacher discount with valid ID. Not valid at bag sale on Sunday.
• Everyone’s patience and courtesy to others is appreciated.
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is located at 500 N Dunton Avenue.
The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and PayPal for payment.
Questions? Contact the Friends at ahml.fol@gmail.com or call 847-506-2663.

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Local Artists + Beverages + Summer Vibes = this Sunday in Mundelein!
Join Streetz Artz Alliance for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1416903703491290" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tighthead's Summer Bazaar</a> on Sunday, August 9, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Tighthead Brewing Company, 161 N Archer Ave, Mundelein, IL.
This free, family-friendly artisan market will feature a curated lineup of talented local artists, makers, collectors, and small businesses offering handmade goods, original artwork, vinyl records, vintage finds, furniture, chainmaille, sweet treats, and much more. That's the plan for now!
Whether you're searching for something one-of-a-kind, adding to your collection, or simply looking for a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, there will be something for everyone.
Artists in the event (subject to change): Adorable Oracle Annie-Beth Studio &amp; Art ArtsyFartsyThrift by Laura Lemur Daisy.Brand.Arts LTD DK Custom Woodwork Co. FrankenWerks Studios Ghost Owl Studio Hardworking Hunnies JAM. Foods &amp; Services/JAM. Graphics &amp; Publishing/Awe-Sauce Hot Sauces Jeannine's Jems Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods MasterLink Chainmaille Maverick Leather LLC Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Author and Artist Neon Needle Records instagram.com/neonneedlerecords Primtentions Ramblin' Rose Designs Robin Monique Rios Art Rogue Relics Sarah Oak Pottery @sarahoak.pottery Schroeder Specialties Sew and Enchant Sew-Kerry Embroidered Creations Snowingstars Soaps by Verne (LaverneMasterson) Taco From Hell Publications Instagram.com/allenrebot.author Tuxedo Man Adventures, LLC Wicked Fun Crafts Wolf Den Gaming
Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and Tighthead Brewing Company will have their excellent selection of craft beer and beverages available throughout the day.
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Order by 10am on Sunday. Your order will be available for home delivery between 2:30 - 6:00pm. Please leave a cooler outside if you won't be home.
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/458GJ6v" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/458GJ6v</a>

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