Monthly Movie for May
Friday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. or
Tuesday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Rated PG-13; 128 minutes
Based on the true story of a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

March
For program registration and information please call the library at 847-259-6050 or stop by the Welcome Desk.

Arts Alive Concert:
Salute to Women’s History Month; Tragedy to Triumph
Sunday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Singer/Songwriter Linda M. Smith will share her musical talent with the art of Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, who became the first female painter to achieve recognition in the male dominated art world of the 17th century. Artemisia’s life and work also come alive in two books the library owns, “Women Who Changed the World", and New York Best Selling author Susan Vreeland’s “The Passion of Artemisia".

Monthly Movie for March
Tuesday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. or
Friday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Rated PG; 111 minutes
A look at the life of the legendary female American pilot who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world.
Please call the library at 847-259-6050 for title information.

Uncovering Company Info
Wednesday, March 24 at 10:00 a.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.

Starting a Small Business
Tuesday, March 30 at 10:00 a.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 the path to small business success.

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April
For program registration and information please call the library at 847-259-6050 or stop by the Welcome Desk.

Questions About Illinois State Services?
Thursday, April 1 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Come to the library's Community Room and you will have the opportunity to 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.

Jump-Start Your Job Search
Friday, April 9 at 10:00 a.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.

Yoga for Energy and Balance
Saturday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m.
This class by yoga teacher Nancy Chamberlain will teach us how to work with our energy centers to stay healthy and balanced.

Monthly Movie for April
Friday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. or
Tuesday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m.
Rated PG-13; 99 minutes
A lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor in this delightful romantic story about two strangers in search of an extraordinary connection.
Please call the library at 847-259-6050 for title information.

Garage Sale Gold
Wednesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Would you like to learn how to strike garage sale gold? Cindy Sykora knows a thing or two about how to prepare and conduct garage and yard sales that are profitable and fun to do.

 
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Travelogue: Modern Iran - Ancient Persia
Wednesday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Iran has a long, proud history that predates the 7th century Islamic invasion. Its ancient kings preceded the Greeks in promoting human rights and religious tolerance. Now Iran is an Islamic Shiite theocracy. Bill Helmuth will give an eyewitness account of his recent 1000 mile overland trip showing Iran’s realities.

Reiki
Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Renee Chwaszczewski will introduce you to the history and benefits of Reiki, an ancient hands-on healing practice used to support and strengthen the mind-body connection.

Arts Alive Concert:
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Heartfelt Tunes
Robbie Malkowski and Dave Turner
Sunday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Vocalist Robbie Malkowski and pianist Dave Turner are gearing up to entertain you at our annual Mother’s Day concert. Their repertoire includes broadway tunes, movie theme songs, and many favorites of stage and screen from the 1930s through the 1960s when so many unforgettable songs were written and loved for all times.

Container Gardening
Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Create a beautiful garden in a big ceramic pot for your patio, deck, or entrance way. See it grow and bloom throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons. Just bring scissors or pruners and Peggy of Garvin Gardens will bring everything else. She will also share summer gardening tips. Supply fee: $15, due at registration. Class is limited, register early!

Monthly Movie for May
Friday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. or
Tuesday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Rated PG-13; 128 minutes
Based on the true story of a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Please call the library at 847-259-6050 for title information.

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ARTS ALIVE!     CONCERT SERIES
 

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.
Get your free tickets at the Welcome Desk, or call the library at 847-259-6050 to reserve them.

Salute to Women’s History Month; Tragedy to Triumph
Sunday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Singer/Songwriter Linda M. Smith will share her musical talent with the art of Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, who became the first female painter to achieve recognition in the male dominated art world of the 17th century. Artemisia’s life and work also come alive in two books the library owns, “Women Who Changed the World", and New York Best Selling author Susan Vreeland’s “The Passion of Artemisia".

Jazz & Java with the Barry White Quartet
Sunday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m.
If you like the sound of really smooth jazz, don’t miss this group! These four talented musicians will wow you with their easy jazz interpretations, mixed with spontaneity and crowd pleasing ambiance. We’ll serve coffee and sweet treats throughout the show!

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Heartfelt Tunes
Robbie Malkowski and Dave Turner
Sunday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Vocalist Robbie Malkowski and pianist Dave Turner are gearing up to entertain you at our annual Mother’s Day concert. Their repertoire includes Broadway tunes, movie theme songs, and many favorites of stage and screen from the 1930s through the 1960s when so many unforgettable songs were written and loved for all times.