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Upcoming Events
Find us at the Farmers Market this summer!
We will be there talking about our bookmobile campaign! Find us selling ornaments and taking donations every other week: June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, August 9 and 23, September 6 and 20.
Find us at Harmony Fest!
We will be there talking about our bookmobile campaign! Find us selling ornaments and taking donations on Friday, October 3 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. We will be selling ornaments until November 1. Cost is $25, of which $15 goes towards a new bookmobile.
News
New Story Walk Opens
International Women’s Day event
(March 7, 2025) In honor of International Women's Day 2025, the AHMLF had a fantastic event last night at Makerplace. Nearly 100 women joined us to learn about self-care from a variety of experts. Attendees circulated between yoga sessions, making mocktails, and...
Vegetarian Cooking Class with Indian Spice
The Foundation hosted a delicious adventure in vegetarian and Indian cuisine. Honorary Chef Somya from the AHML shared how to prepare two favorite dishes.
2024 Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation Scholarship winners
We are pleased to announce the four 2024 Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation Scholarship winners. Peter Buehler, a Buffalo Grove graduate, will study pipe fitting and welding at Harper College. Connor Cruz, a Rolling Meadows graduate, will study HVAC at...
International Women’s Day event
Community members joined us for inspiring presentations by local women business owners including: • Creative ETSY business or fulfilling side gig• Gift-making workshop• Peaceful art studio• Expansive sewing space• Commercial kitchen cooking space Join us on March 7 of...
Prayer Breakfast
Foundation Board members celebrating with community members at the Mayors Prayer Breakfast.
Just The Two of Us
Guest Chef Jorge Solis and Foundation Directors Renee Schwingbeck and Sharon Johlie prepare to serve ‘Date Night’ guests.
Foundation Recognizes Winners of its Scholarship for the Trades
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation hosted a ceremony at the Makerplace this week to present scholarship certificates to the two winners of its new scholarship for the trades, Anthony Corsentino and Jake Nikolai, both students at Hersey High School.
Foundation holds “Spring into Salads”
In May, the Foundation hosted a new batch cooking class, featuring Chef Brian demonstrating techniques for making three delicious salads.
Foundation hosts batch cooking class
On Jan. 27, the foundation hosted it’s first food event at the Makerplace.