Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13; 124 minutes
An older and wiser Indiana Jones is pitted against agents of the Soviet Union in pursuit of the mystical Crystal Skull. Indy is joined in the jungles of South America by an upstart named Mutt who reminds him of his younger self in the fourth installment of this incredibly successful franchise.

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

Holiday Cookies
Wednesday, December 3
6:30 p.m.
Decorating holiday cookies for your family and friends can be fun and educational because what you learn may easily become a tradition to pass down to your kids and grandchildren. Pastry chef Anna Davis will demonstrate how to make cookies look beautiful and taste delicious. This is a hands-on class and you will go home with your own creation, unless you eat it right here.
Class is limited to 40 participants. Register early!

Holiday Centerpiece
Wednesday, December 10
6:30 p.m.
Create a holiday centerpiece complete with fragrant greenery, red berries and a candle. Peggy Garvin is always a pleasure to welcome here for this annual holiday workshop.
Class is limited to 26 people with a $15 supply fee for each person.
All you need to bring is a pair of strong scissors or pruners.

Arts Alive Concert: Christmas in the City
Chicago Bronze
Sunday, December 14
2:00 p.m.
Chicago Bronze is a talented English hand bell ensemble from the northwest suburbs. They are proud of their first recording, Christmas in the City, and will perform it live for us at the library this year. Come, join us for the music, festive punch, and getting into the holiday spirit.
Free tickets are available at the Welcome Desk, or call the library to reserve them!

Monthly Movie: Wall-E
Tuesday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Rated G; 97 minutes
After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, Wall-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named Eve. A heartwarming comedy/love story for all ages.

How to be Happy
Wednesday, January 7
6:30 p.m.
Om Johari has fashioned his unique wisdom through humor into a joyful presentation that teaches the art of feeling grateful for the little things that happen to us and how this will help us during personal crisis, e.g. illness, loss, and financial hardships.

Arts Alive Concert: Jazz and Java
Roberta Miles Trio
Sunday, January 11
2:00 p.m.
Chicago native, Roberta Miles, is a jazz singer whose unique interpretation brings romance to her performances. She will be accompanied by pianist Bob Moreen and bass player Jim Cox. Together, this trio will entertain and delight you while you sip our flavored coffees and snack on some sweet treats.
Free tickets are available at the Welcome Desk, or call the library to reserve them!

Lifestories: Creating a Memoir
Saturday, January 17
1:00 p.m.
Who better to tell your story than you? Rosanne Gulisano will lead this workshop to give you ideas for topics, plus tips to prod your memory for your own stories. After this interactive program you will feel inspired and ready to get started.

Monthly Movie:
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Tuesday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13; 124 minutes
An older and wiser Indiana Jones is pitted against agents of the Soviet Union in pursuit of the mystical Crystal Skull. Indy is joined in the jungles of South America by an upstart named Mutt who reminds him of his younger self in the fourth installment of this incredibly successful franchise. 
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Arts Alive Concert: Classical Piano
George Radosavljevic
Sunday, February 8
2:00 p.m.
The last time pianist George Radosavljevic performed at our library you could hear a pin drop as the audience listened and almost forgot to breathe! We are happy to welcome him back on a cold winter afternoon to warm up our hearts with works by Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel, and Liszt. George has appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series and can be heard frequently on WFMT radio.
Free tickets are available at the Welcome Desk, or call the library to reserve them!

Super Couponing
Saturday, February 14
10:30 a.m.
Super Couponing for Super Savings is such a great idea right now in our world. You will learn from Coupon Queen Jill Cataldo herself how to stretch your money and strenghten your purchasing power. Including games and prizes, Jill’s presentation promises to be informative and a lot of fun. Register early.

Monthly Movie: Mamma Mia
Tuesday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13; 109 minutes
An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna is about to let go of Sophie, the spirited daughter she’s raised alone. For Sophie’s wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own.

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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.

Christmas in the City: Chicago Bronze
Sunday, December 14
2:00 p.m.
Chicago Bronze is a talented English hand bell ensemble from the northwest suburbs. They are proud of their first recording, Christmas in the City, and will perform it live for us at the library this year. Come, join us for the music, festive punch, and getting into the holiday spirit.

Jazz and Java: Roberta Miles Trio
Sunday, January 11
2:00 p.m.
Chicago native, Roberta Miles, is a jazz singer whose unique interpretation brings romance to her performances. She will be accompanied by pianist Bob Moreen and bass player Jim Cox. Together, this trio will entertain and delight you while you sip our flavored coffees and snack on some sweet treats.  

Classical Piano: George Radosavljevic
Sunday, February 8
2:00 p.m.
The last time pianist George Radosavljevic performed at our library you could hear a pin drop as the audience listened and almost forgot to breathe! We are happy to welcome him back on a cold winter afternoon to warm up our hearts with works by Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel, and Liszt. George has appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series and can be heard frequently on WFMT radio.