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Free tickets are available at the Welcome Desk, or call to reserve them. 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.
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 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 KaiulaniTuesday, 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 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. 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 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-deadFriday, 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 Thanksgiving Centerpiece 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 Or Tuesday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. Rated G; 100 minutes Arts Alive Concert: Midnight Blues Free tickets are available at the Welcome Desk or call the library to reserve them.
ARTS ALIVE!
Come to the library and enjoy
a different musical experience each month! You’ll have a chance to meet the
musicians and visiting gallery artists following the concert. Refreshments
will be served. Held in the library’s Community Room, these popular concerts
are sponsored by the Friends of the Rolling Meadows Library.
Piano Classics George Radosavljevic Sunday, September 12 at 2:00 p.m. When George plays on our baby grand piano, magic takes hold in the room. This year we will be treated to music by Mozart, Debussy, Liszt, and Chopin, all great world classics. After the concert we’ll celebrate the event with George over coffee, tea, and an assortment of delicious sweets. Oktoberfest Yes, the Lustigen Musikanten are back with their
boisterous, uplifting music reminiscent of October in Munich where the beer
flows while the band plays. We’ll enjoy our own version of fall treats
with apple cider and donuts. Midnight Blues is a high school choral group that began in 2001 as Indigo Jazz. Under the direction of Steve Sivak of Palatine High School, they have performed for the Channel 2 Morning Show and during a Chicago Cubs game. They were invited to sing at the White House last Christmas, and this year during winter break they will perform on a cruise ship. Come and enjoy the voices of these talented local high schoolers!
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