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Upcoming Youth Events

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The Cradle Will Rock
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
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Bookfulness Box
Mon, Feb 23, All day
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Do you love subscription boxes? Do you love books? Fill out the form with your reading preferences! Two books will be selected for you based on your preferences.
Messy Time!
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come have fun making a messy creation. Dress for a mess!
R.L. Stine Watch Party
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Join us at the library to watch R.L. Stine’s online author talk and... more
Join us at the library to watch R.L. Stine’s online author talk and enjoy spooky and fun activities, books, and snacks!
Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Teens, and Youth Ages 9+. Register for this virtual program via... more
Adults, Teens, and Youth Ages 9+. Register for this virtual program via ZOOM to receive a link. Watch at home or by using a library computer.
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Ready. Set. SOAR!
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Take flight in this year’s ultimate Fold & Fly Challenge. Will your... more
Take flight in this year’s ultimate Fold & Fly Challenge. Will your paper airplane win the Aviation Cup?
Winter Reading Challenge 2025-2026: Make Your Mark
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Youth Services
Grab your challenge log and a reading companion to start your Winter... more
Grab your challenge log and a reading companion to start your Winter Reading adventure. Can we work together to make our mark at the library? Stop by the Ask Me Desk to start!
Shamrock Ragsters
Sun, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
When lilting Irish, blazing bluegrass, and Dixieland jazz collide, you... more
When lilting Irish, blazing bluegrass, and Dixieland jazz collide, you get the Shamrock Ragsters.
🐾 Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Youth Program Room60
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are... more
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST).
🐾 Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Mar 04, 6:20pm - 6:40pm
Youth Program Room60
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are... more
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST).
🐾 Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Mar 04, 6:40pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are... more
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST).
Family Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great... more
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great stories at this evening storytime. Great for families with kids of multiple ages.
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To find new arrivals in the library, ask for help at the Ask Me Desk.

NEW! Picture Books

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  • New Picture Books
    • Can you spot animals?
    • Un tropezón de tres años : basado en un cuento popular coreano
    • I am not your hat!
    • The baby who stayed awake forever
    • What is scarier than thunder?
    • Head full of clouds

NEW! Kids Movies

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  • New Kids Movies
    • Moana two
    • Sonic the Hedgehog three
    • Mufasa, the Lion King
    • Dog Man
    • Paddington in Peru
    • Migration

NEW! Juvenile Fiction

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  • New Juvenile Fiction
    • The magician next door
    • Toto
    • Attack of the cheez funk breath!
    • To the rescue!
    • Miriam's magical creature files. 1
    • Play ball!

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  • ADA Accommodations
    We can provide accommodations for physical access, communications, or other needs to ensure that services, activities, and programs are available to individuals with disabilities.
  • Get a Library Card
    Any resident of the City of Rolling Meadows is entitled to a library card. Minors must have a parent or guardian sign a responsibility statement.
  • Make a Suggestion
    Fill out the online suggestion box form with your comments or suggestions on the library. You can also submit your suggestions anonymously at the library's physical suggestion box.
  • Stay Connected
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  • Volunteer
    You are never too young to start giving back. We have volunteering opportunities for younger and older kids.