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Junior Picassos
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and... more
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and crafts. No experience needed.
Registration is now closed
The Rolling Meadows High School Jazz Bands
Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
The Rolling Meadows High School Jazz program is known for its rich... more
The Rolling Meadows High School Jazz program is known for its rich history of performance and excellence. They’ll be at the library to play a selection of their music for all to enjoy.
Bookfulness Box
Mon, Jan 12, All day
Do you love subscription boxes? Do you love books? Fill out the form... more
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.
Snowmen in the Stacks (New Clues Every Monday)
Mon, Jan 12, All day
There’s “snow” much fun on a bookshelf! Decipher weekly clues as... more
There’s “snow” much fun on a bookshelf! Decipher weekly clues as the Snowmen Twins explore the bookstacks. Clues will be released every Monday on Facebook and at the Reference Desk.
Drop In Shrinky Dinks
Mon, Jan 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Design your own Shrinky Dink creation, pop it in the oven, and watch it... more
Design your own Shrinky Dink creation, pop it in the oven, and watch it shrink before your eyes!
Kids’ Book Club: Restart
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room60
Join the club for kids who love to read! We all read the same book,... more
Join the club for kids who love to read! We all read the same book, then meet up to talk about it.
Arrorró bebé
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha... more
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha llegado! Disfrutaran de cuentos cortos, música, rimas, y canciones.
Storytime
Wed, Jan 14, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.
Puppy Dog Tales
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.
Middle School Advisory Board
Thu, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Interested in collaborating with other kids, helping your community,... more
Interested in collaborating with other kids, helping your community, and having fun doing it? Join the Middle School Advisory Board!
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 15, 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.
The Cradle Will Rock
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
Coding Club
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club... more
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club is for you! Register for one, two, or all three sessions.
Snowmen in the Stacks (New Clues Every Monday)
Mon, Jan 19, All day
There’s “snow” much fun on a bookshelf! Decipher weekly clues as... more
There’s “snow” much fun on a bookshelf! Decipher weekly clues as the Snowmen Twins explore the bookstacks. Clues will be released every Monday on Facebook and at the Reference Desk.
Birdhouse Decorating
Mon, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Bring your creativity and get ready to make something awesome for our... more
Bring your creativity and get ready to make something awesome for our feathered friends. We’ll have lots of colorful supplies to make your birdhouse one of a kind.
Winter Wonderland Experiments
Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room60
It’s a winter wonderland at the library with these experiments!
Aventuras de Invierno / Winter Adventures
Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
¡Vengan preparados para cantar y disfrutar de cuentos y rimas!... more
¡Vengan preparados para cantar y disfrutar de cuentos y rimas! Después habrá tiempo para jugar o hacer una manualidad. Presentado en lenguaje dual español e inglés.
Arrorró bebé
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha... more
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha llegado! Disfrutaran de cuentos cortos, música, rimas, y canciones.
Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.
Paws-itive Reading 🐾
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Youth Program Room60
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend!... more
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST).
This event is full
Paws-itive Reading 🐾
Wed, Jan 21, 6:20pm - 6:40pm
Youth Program Room60
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend!... more
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST).
This event is full
Paws-itive Reading 🐾
Wed, Jan 21, 6:40pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend!... more
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST).
This event is full
Puppy Dog Tales
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
The Cradle Will Rock
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
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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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