Community

Bike Ride Bring the family Bike Arlington

Saturday, May 20, 10:15 a.m.–noon

Ride begins at North School Park, N. Evergreen Ave. and E. Eastman St.

Start spring with local cyclists for a 12-mile (or a four-mile “starter loop”) bike tour of Arlington Heights with route guidance from members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Arlington Heights Bike Club and Arlington Heights Police Department Bike Patrol.

Register in advance at vah.com/BikeRide. Day-of registration begins at 9:45 a.m.

Presented in partnership with the Village of Arlington Heights, BPAC and the Arlington Heights Bike Club.

Swing into Spring

Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. / North School Park, N. Evergreen Ave. and E. Eastman St.

Celebrate the kick-off to spring with a new and free community event, Swing into Spring. Enjoy music, dancing, family entertainment and spring-themed crafts. Food for purchase will also be available. For updates and more information, visit vah.com/swingintospring

Join the library in the July 4th Parade

Share your community spirit and step out with the library at the Arlington Heights Fourth of July Parade, Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. Walk alongside the library’s bookmobile, which this year celebrates its 50th birthday, and help hand out giveaways to thousands of spectators along the way. This community event is open to all ages, but you must be able to walk the entire 1.5-mile parade route. Families with strollers and scooters are also welcome to join. Participants will receive a special library-themed T-shirt to wear on the day of the parade. Space is limited, so sign up early. Arlington Heights cardholders only. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Register on the event calendar at ahml.info. Questions? Email editorial@ahml.info

March

Families

Do something fun together.

District 25 Spring Art Show

May 1–May 25 / First Floor

View student artwork from all nine District 25 elementary and middle schools on display on the first floor of the library. Art pieces range from illustrations and mixed media to self-portraits and 3D art.

Art Show Receptions

Wednesday, May 3, 6–7 p.m. / First Floor Ivy Hill, Olive-Mary Stitt, Patton and Thomas schools

Wednesday, May 10, 6–7 p.m. / First Floor Dryden, Greenbrier, Westgate, Windsor and South schools Virtual: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Saturday, May 6, 10–11 a.m. Zoom w i th w i th