The Rolling Meadows Library offers its patrons year-round entertainment with various programs and events. No matter what your interests are, we are sure you will find something that educates, informs, enriches, inspires, and entertains you!
Persons with disabilities can arrange for special assistance by calling the library at least two weeks prior to any program.
We are thrilled to welcome you back to in-person winter programs at the library!
We recommend registering to guarantee your spot, but drop-ins are welcome if space permits.
Come to the Ask Me Desk or call 847-259-6050 x140 for more information.
Program sign-up can be done by phone, online or during your next visit to the Youth Area.
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READ! The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your precious one start kindergarten. Get more details & Get Started at the Ask Me Desk! |
Ongoing Activities for Children
| Storytime To Go with Play-Along Kits! | ONLINE & PICK-UP @RML |
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Grades: PreK-2 Check it out here! |
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| Rhyme Time Anytime | ONLINE & PICK-UP @RML |
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Ages: Babies - Kindergarten Check out our YouTube Channel anytime
to enjoy a nursery rhyme ANYTIME! Check it out here! |
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| StoryWalk® | Check-It Out! |
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What could be better than reading on a nice spring day? |
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Programs for Children (Registration Required, Unless Noted Otherwise)
| Puppy Dog Tales | Ages: 2 - 3 years Sign-up here |
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Storytime Thursdays | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. This program is a time for the two of you, caregiver and child, to enjoy books, songs and a simple craft. |
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| The Cradle Will Rock | Ages: 6 - 24 months Sign-up here |
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Storytime Fridays | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Books, music, songs & fingerplays for caregiver and baby. |
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| Storytime | Ages: 3 - 5 years Sign-up here |
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Storytime Wednesday, March 15th | 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Join us for stories, a simple craft, and lots of fun! |
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| Musical Storytime | Grades: K - 2 Sign-up here |
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Storytime Saturday, March 18th | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Come along, sing-a-long for a Musical Storytime! |
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| Messy Time | Grades: PreK - 2 Sign-up here |
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Tuesday, March 21st | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come have fun making a messy creation. |
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| March's Movie on the Big Screen | Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile | |
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No registration needed Monday, March 27th | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. MPAA Rating: PG | Duration: 106 minutes It's hard enough to adjust to a big move - even harder when it's to New York City - and harder still when there's a singing crocodile living in your attic! Josh Primm isn't making friends easily, so he's glad that Lyle is willing, but their menacing neighbor is determined to rid the neighborhood of the reptile. |
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| Dog Man Release Party | Grades: 2 - 5 Sign-up here |
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Registration required. Tuesday, March 28th | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. THIS SESSION IS FULL Dog Man is back!!! |
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| Battle of the Bristlebots | Grades: 4 - 6 Sign-up here |
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Registration required. Wednesday, March 29th | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Get an introduction to robotics by creating your own mini-robot. Then, we'll have a race to see whose bot is the fastest! |
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| National Picture Book Day | All ages |
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No registration needed Friday, March 31st | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Celebrate National Picture Book Day! |
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| Drop In Crafts at the Library | All ages @RML |
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Friday, March 31st Drop In Crafts are back! Drop into the library to create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help. |
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| Puppy Dog Tales | Ages: 2 - 3 years Sign-up here |
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Storytime Thursdays | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. This program is a time for the two of you, caregiver and child, to enjoy books, songs and a simple craft. |
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| The Cradle Will Rock | Ages: 6 - 24 months Sign-up here |
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Storytime Fridays | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Books, music, songs & fingerplays for caregiver and baby. |
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| Sow, Grow & Learn - Spring: Take-Home Project | Ages: All Sign-up here |
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Pick-up: April 10 - 30, while supplies last Take home a kit of easy-to-grow seeds and supplies. Carrots, nasturtiums,
peas, radish, spinach, sweet alyssum, tatsoi, and zinnia will be in this kit. |
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| Messy Time | Grades: PreK - 2 Sign-up here |
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Tuesday, April 11th | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come have fun making a messy creation. |
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| Musical Storytime | Grades: K - 2 Sign-up here |
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Storytime Saturday, April 15th | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Come along, sing-a-long for a Musical Storytime! |
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| Storytime | Ages: 3 - 5 years Sign-up here |
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Storytime Wednesday, April 19th | 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Join us for stories, a simple craft, and lots of fun! |
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| ¡1,2,3 música y más! | Preescolares-2do Sign-up here |
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La hora del cuento martes, 25 de abril | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Acompáñanos en este programa lleno de música, canciones, manualidades y
juegos tradicionales. |
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| Drop In Crafts at the Library | All ages @RML |
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Friday, April 28th Drop In Crafts are back! Drop into the library to create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help. |
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| May's Movie on the Big Screen | Strange World | |
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No registration needed Thursday, May 4th | 1:30 - 2:40 p.m. MPAA Rating: PG | Duration: 102 minutes Walt Disney Animation Studios' original action-packed comedy adventure, "Strange World," introduces us to three generations of the legendary Clade family as they attempt to band together and navigate an uncharted, treacherous land beneath their world. |
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| ABC: Animation Before Computers | Grades: 4 - 8 Sign-up here |
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Friday, May 5th | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. People have been finding ways to create the illusion of moving images since ancient times. Come trace the history of animation that got us to where we are today while creating some hand-made animations of your own. |
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| Puppy Dog Tales | Ages: 2 - 3 years Sign-up here |
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Storytime Thursdays | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. This program is a time for the two of you, caregiver and child, to enjoy books, songs and a simple craft. |
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| The Cradle Will Rock | Ages: 6 - 24 months Sign-up here |
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Storytime Fridays | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Books, music, songs & fingerplays for caregiver and baby. Program Update: |
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| Musical Storytime | Grades: K - 2 Sign-up here |
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Storytime Saturday, May 13th | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Come along, sing-a-long for a Musical Storytime! |
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| Storytime | Ages: 3 - 5 years Sign-up here |
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Storytime Wednesday, May 17th | 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Join us for stories, a simple craft, and lots of fun! |
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| Messy Time | Grades: PreK - 2 Sign-up here |
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Tuesday, May 23rd | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come have fun making a messy creation. |
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| Drop In Crafts at the Library | All ages @RML |
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Friday, May 26th Drop In Crafts are back! Drop into the library to create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help. |
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Visit the Library and Check Out a Museum!
Ages: Children of all ages
When: Ongoing
The Rolling Meadows Library is a participant in the Museum Adventure Pass program.
Rolling Meadows 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 here.
Find out which passes are currently available and guidelines for your museum visit by calling the Library at 847-259-6050, extension 140.