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Online Resources Available


ChiltonLibrary.com references for automotive repair, maintenance and service information.
Gale Legal Forms do-it-yourself resource for the latest legal forms.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center aid for the study of today's hottest social issues.
These and many other online databases are available 24/7 with your Rolling Meadows library card.
Head over to The Reference Desk for a complete listing of what's available.


Programs at the Library

Click here for a complete list of Computer Classes

Arts Alive Concert: Piano Classics
Sunday, September 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Free tickets are available at the Welcome Desk or call the library to reserve them.


Whole Foods: Harvest Season
Wednesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Spice up this year’s family gathering and dinner parties to reflect the flavors of the season. Whole Foods Market is back to prepare some fall favorites: pumpkin cream cheese dip with gingersnaps, roasted butternut squash with spinach, and maple apple crisp. Taste first and then take home the recipes. Class is limited to 40 people. Register early!

Stress Less
Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Does stress have you all tied up and confused about where to turn? Do you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders as you view the news? Have you forgotten to laugh, have fun, and enjoy the day? Then come and learn how to celebrate each day by developing skills that will empower you, and change your life for the better.


Voter Registration Assistance

Saturday, September 18
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Do you want to vote in the upcoming election but aren’t registered? Have you recently changed your address? Volunteers from
The League of Women Voters will be here to help. You will need two pieces of ID; one must have your current address.

Monthly Movie: Princess Kaiulani
Tuesday, September 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Or

Friday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Rated PG; 97 minutes

Based on an inspiring true story, this film is a breathtaking romance about an unlikely heroine and her unwavering fight to defend the independence of the indigenous people of Hawaii during the late nineteenth century.

Uncovering Company Info
Tuesday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Whether you need background information on a company to prepare for an interview or a list of companies targeted to a specific industry, the Rolling Meadows Library has the resources to help you. We’ll show print and online sources to help you find the company info that you need.

Questions About Illinois’ State Services?
Thursday, October 7
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Come to the library’s Community Room and meet with Senator Dan Kotowski’s (D-33) District Director, Janie Morrison. She will talk individually with residents to help answer your questions about the state government services that are available to residents of Illinois.

Arts Alive Concert: Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Free tickets are available at the Welcome Desk or call the library to reserve them.

Monthly Movie: Iron Man 2
Friday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Or
Tuesday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Rated PG-13; 124 minutes

Tony Stark comes under fire from the U.S. Government who demands he hand over the powerful weapon that is the Iron Man suit. Meanwhile, a mysterious and dangerous foe emerges.


Starting a Small Business

Tuesday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Do you dream of starting a small or home-based business? We’ll help you get started! We’ll cover print and electronic library resources that offer information to get you on

Jump-Start Your Job Search
Wednesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Energize your career with this free program featuring library resources that are available for all job hunters. Topics include free resources for writing a résumé, preparing for a job interview, organizing your job hunt, and more. A brief Q&A session is included.

Book Lover’s Day
Thursday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m.

Come for lunch - our treat - and share the books you loved this summer! Our Readers’ Advisory staff will recommend good new reads for fall and winter and have a book drawing. Space is limited, please register early.

Antique Appraisals
Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Bring a hand-held antique of your choice or a photo of a piece of furniture to be appraised by Carl Gates and learn its history, value, and why it is special. Co-sponsored by the Rolling Meadows Historical Society. Class is limited to 50 people. Register early!

Vampires: Allure of the Un-dead
Friday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Step into the shadow world of the creatures of the night as portrayed in films with spine-chilling clips, timeless lore and special features. It’s a fascinating journey that will capture your fantasies for Halloween. Enjoyable for adults and families. Bonus: You may win a DVD about Vampire lore!

Friends of the Library
Fall Book Sale

Click here for more Information

Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Make Thanksgiving Day special with a fresh flower centerpiece for your dinner table. Peggy Garvin will bring all you need! $15 supply fee is due at registration. Make checks payable to Garvin Gardens. If you own pruners or strong scissors, that would be helpful. Class is limited to 35 people.

Monthly Movie: Oceans
Friday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Or

Tuesday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Rated G; 100 minutes

Filmed throughout the world, this documentary is part thriller, part meditation on the vanishing wonders of the sub-aquatic worlds.

Arts Alive Concert: Midnight Blues
Sunday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Free tickets are available at the Welcome Desk or call the library to reserve them.

 

 

 


Please call the library with any questions and comments.

Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008
(847) 259-6050

Last Modified  08/25/2010