Pirates, a luau, drum circle and more!

The library is continuing its summer reading partnership with the park district, bringing programs and reading fun to local parks and summer camps. Join us at these programs co-sponsored with the Arlington Heights Park District:

Community Drum Circle

Thursday, June 18, 7–8:30 p.m. / Heritage Park, 506 W. Victoria Lane

Join us for hands-on fun with drums. Enjoy the rhythm outdoors with a short performance and demonstration by Pots and Pans. Then jump in to join the circle. Drums will be provided, or bring your own. All ages welcome.

Pirate Party at Lake Arlington

Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m.–noon/ Lake Arlington

Bring your parrot, your peg leg and your eye patch to our second annual Pirate Party at the Lake. We’ll have games, crafts, a balloon artist, a pop-up library and fun activities for the whole family.

Luau at the Pool

Friday, July 24, 6–8 p.m. / Pioneer Park, 500 S. Fernandez Avenue

Be dazzled by the rhythm of the Barefoot Hawaiians at this outdoor, poolside party for all ages. Plus enjoy Hawaiian-themed food, stories and much more.

Book Club on the Green

Thursday, August 6, 7:30–8:30 p.m. / Arlington Lakes Golf Club, 1211 New Wilke Road

Join us for a discussion of The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship and the Redemptive Power of Music, a harrowing and inspiring biography by Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez. For adults. Register and pick up a copy of the book at the Info Desk in July. Cash bar.

For more information on these programs and more, visit http://www.ahml.info/summer