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Summer Reading Challenge: The Pursuit of Happiness

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2026-08-18 00:00:00 2026-08-18 23:59:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading Challenge: The Pursuit of Happiness kids • teens • adults Rolling Meadows Library -

Tuesday, August 18
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kids • teens • adults

Thanks for making our 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: The Pursuit of Happiness so fun and memorable! We loved celebrating, reading, and smiling with you all season long.

Don't forget to bring your log to the Readers Services Desk (adults and teens) or Ask Me Desk (youth) to claim your prizes.

Rolling Meadows Library
Phone: 847-259-6050
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Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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