Summer Book Club Launches For Students In Arlington Heights Area

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — With summer break beginning for local students, State Senator Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) believes reading is the perfect activity to keep them stimulated during the warmer months.

"Reading is a great way for young people to dive deeper into their passions and discover new stories," Walker tells Patch. "I encourage students in the 27th District to take part in the book club and enjoy their summer."

According to Walker's office, the summer book club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form, and return the form to his Arlington Heights office by Aug. 15. Every child who completes the summer book club will receive a gift card to Kilwin's Ice Cream, courtesy of Walker.

The 27th Senate District contains most or parts of Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg.

Summer book club forms will soon be available at the following participating libraries:

• Arlington Heights Memorial Library
• Rolling Meadows Library
• Mount Prospect Public Library
• Mount Prospect Public Library South Branch
• Palatine Library District Rand Road Branch
• Prospect Heights Public Library District

Summer book club forms are also available at www.SenatorMarkWalker.com/BookClub2025. If you have questions, reach out to Walker's office at 847-749-1880.