Thursday, May 30th | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

We’re throwing a launch party to celebrate Summer Reading, and you’re invited! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge: Adventure Is Out There! and get started on a summer of fun. See you there!

Call 847-259-6050 x134 to schedule
Get friendly help doing anything from basic computer skills to using the library's 24/7 online research tools.
Bring your question along with your laptop, e-reader, tablet or phone (or we can use a library computer) for a free 30-minute One-on-One session.
Get help with:
• Reading eBooks and audiobooks
• Setting up a profile for free online classes (Linkedin Learning)
• Basic computer skills
• Setting up an e-mail account
• Microsoft Word
• Google Docs
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Sheets
• Other Microsoft and Google tools
Please come ready with a specific goal and we will do our best to assist you.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to fix malfunctioning devices, troubleshoot operating system updates or fix malware or viruses.

Ages: 13-17
Directions, resources, and basic materials will be included in each kit.
Register and pick up your kit at the Welcome Desk beginning the first day of each month.

• June: Father's Day wooden keychain
• July: Patriotic magnet
• August: Coloring USA map

Color away your stress and anxiety at our monthly in-person meetings.

• June: Patterns
• July: Travel
• August: Inspiration

A limited supply of take-home packets are available. To reserve a seat or request a packet call Nana at 847-259-6050 x133 or email creativecoloring@rmlib.org.

June 8th - 16th

Contains amaranth (callaloo), basil, Red-Cored Chantenay carrot, Ruby Parfait celosia, Provider green beans, Lemon Drop marigolds, Panther soybeans, and Pumila zinnia seeds. Supplies are limited, be sure to reserve your kit by stopping by or calling the Welcome Desk at 847-259-6050.

Monday, June 10th | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Color away your stress and anxiety at our monthly in-person meetings.
A limited supply of take-home packets are available. To reserve a seat or request a packet call Nana at 847-259-6050 x133 or email creativecoloring@rmlib.org.

Wednesday, June 12th | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Clarence Goodman returns to cover the Roaring Twenties in Chicago including Prohibition, Al Capone and the true story of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

Saturday, June 15th | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Want to learn a new skill such as coding, website development, Excel pivot tables or something else? Your library card gives you free access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy. Bring your RML card and we'll show you how to set up profiles so you can get started learning online.

Thursday, June 20th | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Explore our Solar System with Michelle Nichols of the Adler Planetarium. She will showcase some of the latest NASA spacecraft images. Stay tuned for part two in September.

Sunday, June 23rd | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Jimin and Yoahn will perform classical signature themes from Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Bizet, and Gershwin. Ms. Yun was born in Seoul, South Korea and began her piano studies there at the age of five. She received her Bachelor's Degree at Ewha Women's University in Seoul, South Korea. She came to the U.S. and earned her Master’s Degree and Professional Studies Certificate at the Manhattan School of Music. She is an experienced soloist as well as an instrumental, vocal, and choir accompanist, and a Chamber musician. Mr. Kwon began piano studies at the age of nine and studied at the Pre-College Division of the Juilliard School and earned his Bachelor and Master’s degree from the Mannes College of Music. He performs critically acclaimed concert appearances in North America, Europe and Korea and is a sought-after teacher for students in the Far East.

Tuesday, June 25th | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Writer and tour guide, Molly Page, will help you pick the perfect road trip destination, either for a quick day trip or a long weekend. So grab some snacks and tunes, we're getting out of town!

Thursday, June 27th | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Read, listen and watch content on the go or from the comfort of your home, 24/7. All you need is your library card and mobile device. Find digital content like eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, videos and more for free. Learn how to download and navigate these apps: Libby for reading and listening to eBooks; Hoopla for eBooks, music and more; Kanopy for streaming videos. Be sure to bring your RML card and device passwords.

Saturday, June 29th | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Families
Join us in the colorful celebration of Eric Carle - the beloved author, Illustrator, the creative genius! A day full of fun to encourage creativity and learning with hands-on activities, games and art, all inspired by some of the many books we know and love!! Get your FREE tickets from the Ask Me Desk to guarantee your spot.

Saturday, July 6th | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Bring your favorite big screen adventures, hollywood classics, or independent films to your home with the Library’s streaming services: Kanopy, Hoopla, Roku (available for checkout).
Bring your RML card and device login passwords.

Monday, July 8th | 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Color away your stress and anxiety at our monthly in-person meetings.
A limited supply of take-home packets are available. To reserve a seat or request a packet call Nana at 847-259-6050 x133 or email creativecoloring@rmlib.org.

Don't miss the bargains at the Friends' Summer Book Sale!
They'll have gently used books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and more!

The Friends of Rolling Meadows Library hold three book sales per year: spring, summer and fall. They also have a Book Shop located on the library's main floor. Proceeds from the Book Sales and Book Shop have been used to purchase new lounge seating and tables in the library's Reference area, and to support ongoing programing like the Arts Alive Concert Series and monthly movies.

Wednesday, July 24th | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

New to Microsoft Excel? Learn the basics of entering data into a spreadsheet, formatting text and numbers, and using standard formulas and functions.

Thursday, July 25th | 10:00 a.m.

Barbara Meyer will teach us about the cards, their history, and the theory of tarot card reading. The future is still yours to create. Find good news and options in the cards; no one leaves with bad news.

Sunday, July 28th | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

The pairing of jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown is one of those rare combinations where all parts seem to fit. As high school sweethearts at their performing arts school, Petra and Andy grew up together as artists. Living in Chicago since 2004, Petra and Andy regularly play prominent area venues including the Jazz Showcase, the Green Mill, Andy's Jazz Club and Winter’s Jazz Club. Nationally, the couple plays jazz festivals and clubs. With several European tours and six of their CDs re-released in Japan, Petra and Andy continue to spread their swinging sounds to music lovers far and wide.

Tuesday, July 30th | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Family albums, yearbooks, and more - get a better idea on how to figure out when these keepsakes were made and who they might have belonged to.

Wednesday, July 31st | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Find out what pivot tables are and how to use them to analyze your data. Working knowledge of Excel required.

Wednesday, July 31st | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Fasten your seat belts and travel back to the golden age of travel in the 1960s. In this historical portrayal, Leslie Goddard takes you on an exciting, true story about the real-life stewardesses of Pan Am.

Tuesday, August 6th | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Dive into our collected resources on animals, pets, and pet safety. You're sure to learn something interesting about your favorite wild animal or the animal at home you’re wild about.

Wednesday, August 7th | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Get help in the job search grind. Topics include: analyzing career prospects, writing a résumé and cover letter, preparing for a job interview, learning about job search resources, and using AI tools to accelerate your job search.

Friday, August 9th | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Families
Parents Choice Award Winners Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet celebrate Bilingualism and Latin American Culture in this one-of-a-kind, interactive concert. Come ready to sing, dance and play musical games in a joyful, unique blend of cultures, sound and languages.
Get your FREE tickets from the Ask Me Desk to guarantee your spot.

Saturday, August 10th | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

The 19th century was an unending war by the US government and citizens against people who lived here when Europeans arrived. Treaties were dishonored, slaughters were commonplace, and Indians thriving in nomadic cultures were forced onto reservations. Gary Midkiff will try to tell us why. This is a two part program. Part two will be in September.

Monday, August 12th | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Color away your stress and anxiety at our monthly in-person meetings.
A limited supply of take-home packets are available. To reserve a seat or request a packet call Nana at 847-259-6050 x133 or email creativecoloring@rmlib.org.

Saturday, August 17th | 10:00 a.m.

Ages 13+
Professor Otto Lindenbrock's experiment went horribly wrong! Instead of bringing Jules Verne here, he sent you back in time! Use your skills and knowledge to regain control of the submarine, decode ancient documents, read maps, and solve puzzles in order to return to the year 2024.

Sunday, August 18th | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Denny Svehla brings us this chapter of the Great American Songbook: A Tribute to Musicals. Denny previously performed his engaging Neil Diamond tribute for us. Now he's back with a show dedicated to some of the most iconic hits from Broadway and movie musicals, from "Oklahoma" to "My Fair Lady". Denny was born in Chicago and began singing in school choirs and eventually went to college for vocal training. He then performed in many productions of musical theater, later moving to and performing in Nashville. His influences include Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Barry Manilow, Josh Groban, Ray Charles, and Jim Croce.

Wednesday, August 21st | 7:00 : 8:30 p.m.

Soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. What is the meaning behind classic food combinations? Gain a new perspective on the Chinese dining experience.

Wednesday, August 28th | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Discover a treasure trove of resources designed exclusively for small business owners and future entrepreneurs. Get the most out of databases, market research tools, books, magazines, and AI tools.

Thursday, August 29th | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

It's a party and you're invited! Participants will enjoy a swag bag, snacks and sweets, one last gift card drawing and, of course, some great non-fiction book suggestions!
Please register early, space is limited.