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Upcoming Youth Events

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Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Sep 02, 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). Sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Sep 02, 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). Sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Sep 02, 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). Sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
Puppy Dog Tales
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
Drop In Crafts
Fri, Sep 04, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need... more
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help.
Book Match Subscription Box
Fri, Sep 04, All day
Youth, Teens, & Adults | Want to get next month's box? Fill out the... more
Youth, Teens, & Adults | Want to get next month's box? Fill out the form at rmlib.org/box
The Cradle Will Rock
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
Coding Club
Sat, Sep 05, 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.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Sun, Sep 06, All day
Labor Day
LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon, Sep 07, All day
Labor Day
Kids’ Graphic Novel Club
Tue, Sep 08, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Join the club for kids who love graphic novels! This month, we will all... more
Join the club for kids who love graphic novels! This month, we will all read My Aunt is a Monster by Reimena Yee then meet up to talk about it.
Reader’s Theater Presents
Tue, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Catch the acting bug! We’re looking for kids who want to laugh and... more
Catch the acting bug! We’re looking for kids who want to laugh and have fun reading and acting out stories. Friends and families are invited to join us at 7:45 p.m. for the group’s performance.
Arrorró bebé
Wed, Sep 09, 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! Disfrutarán de cuentos cortos, música, rimas y canciones.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
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New arrivals

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
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  • Volunteer
    You are never too young to start giving back. We have volunteering opportunities for younger and older kids.