| Arlington Heights Memorial Library
The library began in 1896 as the "Ladies Reading Circle" in the living room of a Victorian home on Dunton Avenue. Since then, it's Board of Trustees and staff have dedicated themselves to informing, educating, and enlightening the people of Arlington Heights with free access to the books, resources and ideas necessary for education, employment, enjoyment and self-government.
On average, 2250 patrons visit the library daily and ask 79 reference questions per hour. Last year alone, library users from preschoolers to seniors checked out 1,868,331 items from the collection of 430,000
items and 1,600 newspaper and magazine subscriptions.
For more information on our library please visit them at their website.
www.ahml.info
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Spotlight On
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
The Arlington Heights Historical Museum is a five-building complex, including a Coach House, Log Cabin, the 1882 home of F. W. Muller, and the 1908 Banta House. These buildings and their contents tell the story of Arlington Heights over the last 150 years. Tour guides introduce you to the life of early residents.
Tours of the complex start at 2 and 3 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Tour fees: adults $4, children 3-14. $2. Group tours at other times are available by reservation. The Museum also offers special programs for schools and scouts.
110 W. Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, 847-255-1225, www.ahmuseum.org |
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