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Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for the following
programs.
For more information about, or to register for children's programs please call
the Ask Me Desk at 847-259-6050 x140.
Pardon
Our Dust!
A
re-carpeting of the Youth Services department is planned for late
spring. We hope you enjoy the changes and thank you in advance for your
patience! Regular programming will continue following the completion of
the project.
Visit the Library and Check Out a Museum!
The Rolling
Meadows Library is a participant in the Macy’s Museum
Adventure Pass
program. Library cardholders will be able to check out passes to
participating museums and cultural organizations throughout the Chicago
Metropolitan area.
Passes will be valid for a full seven days from checkout.
There will be four (4) passes available per museum per week.
Specifics on entry vary by museum/cultural organization, and this
information will be prominently listed on the passes - e.g. 4 people, 2
people, by car (Botanical Garden); if admission/parking is free, or it
could be an incentive such as a free audio tour (Oriental Institute).
For a list of participating museums, click on the red logo.
Find out which passes are currently available for check out by calling
the Library at 847-259-6050.
Movies on the Big Screen
Come to the
Community Room to see a movie on our big screen!
No registration necessary.
Please call the library at 847-259-6050
for title information.
Thursday,
March 25 at 1:30 p.m.
Rated G; 90 minutes
A young boy rescues a
goldfish and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and
discovery.
Friday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m.
Rated PG; 97 minutes
Based on the
best-selling children's
book,
a tale of a fox and
his battles with local farmers who will stop at nothing to remove him
and his family.
Thursday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m.
Rated G; 90 minutes
A modern twist on a
classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl, a frog prince, and a fateful
kiss that leads them both on an adventure through the mystical bayous of
Louisiana.
Annual Bookmark Contest for Children’s Book Week
Contest Begins April 1, 2010
You may win a
gift certificate to a local bookstore! Share your creative ideas,
promote a favorite book, draw a new cover for your favorite book and
become a famous Rolling Meadows artist in the process! Winning Bookmarks
will be printed and handed out to the public during Children’s Book
Week, May 10-16. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-6th and 7th-8th.
Entry forms and
materials will be available April 1st, at the Ask Me Desk.
Designs are due on April 23rd.
We
Can Build It: Legos at the Library!
Ages 6
and up
First
Wednesday of the month:
March 3 & April 7, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Build something
related to our book-based theme or make whatever you want! We will take
a digital photo of your work for you! Snacks provided.
No registration necessary.
After School Crafts
All ages
Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
March 4 through April 8
Come to the
library after school to make cool crafts. Come join us! Get crafty!
No registration necessary.
Parent-Child Internet Training
In English or
Spanish
Grades 3 & up with parent
Call to schedule! 847-259-6050 x140
Librarians use
the Internet everyday. Learn some of our tricks, safety tips, and more.
Drop In
Crafts
Third Friday of
every month
From 9:00
a.m., while supplies last.
Drop into the
library each month and create a fun craft!
Little ones may need some help.
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