RML’s teen department hosted Free Comic Book Day this past Saturday, May the 4th, which is also coincidentally Star Wars Day! We gave away nearly 180 comics, Star Wars themed and otherwise. A good day for all our comic book lovers!
There are still a limited supply of comics left, so if you missed the festivities, come on in and grab some free comics from Readers Services!
Postponed due to a winter snowstorm, the Latte Game Lounge took place on Saturday, April 13th to cap off a wonderful National Library Week!
We had a large group of gamers attend for trivia, tabletop games, bingo,
brain teasers, and more!
Thank you to everyone who attended and made it a fun afternoon for all!
The following films have been added to our collection during the month of April.
MPAA ratings follow each title in parentheses, with (NR) denoting the film is not rated. If a language other than English follows the film title, the film will be in that language with optional English subtitles.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (PG-13)
The Beekeeper (R)
The Book of Clarence (PG-13)
The Color Purple (2023)(PG-13)
Drive-Away Dolls (R)
Lisa Frankenstein (PG-13)
Moon Garden (NR)
Updated 4/30/24
The following films have been added to our collection during the month of March.
MPAA ratings follow each title in parentheses, with (NR) denoting the film is not rated. If a language other than English follows the film title, the film will be in that language with optional English subtitles.
Anyone But You (R)
The Blessing Bracelet (TV-G)
Dream Scenario (R)
Freelance (R)
I.S.S. (R)
Journey to Bethlehem (PG)
Lie with Me (French)(NR)
Poor Things (R)
Thanksgiving (R)
Waitress: The Musical (NR)
Updated 3/21/24
On March 1st, we had our third and final session of the Adult and Teen drop-in craft, Taylor Swift Friendship bracelets! It was a great afternoon of crafting, music, socializing, and a “special appearance” by none other than Taylor’s boyfriend Travis Kelce!
Everyone had so much fun making bracelets together that our Youth Department is going to be hosting two sessions for elementary school students! Grades 4-7 will have a session on Wednesday, April 17th from 5 to 6 pm, followed by Grades 2 and 3 on Wednesday, April 24th, from 5 to 6 pm.
To sign up, register online at www.rmlib.org/rsvp, on the library’s app, or call the Ask Me Desk at (847) 259-6050, ext. 140.
On Saturday, February 24th, Readers Services presented our second annual Academy Awards program, Let’s Talk Oscars! We spoke about the nominees in seven different Oscar categories, and gave our choices (who we’d like to see win) and predictions (who we think will win) for the ceremony on March 10th. We were joined by a marvelous audience and special guest Ryan Gosling(!) for an afternoon of informative fun and great movie snacks!
And the winners are…(according to us…)
Best Picture
Choice – The Zone of Interest
Prediction – Oppenheimer
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Choice and Prediction – Lily Gladstone in Killers of the Flower Moon
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Choice – Emily Blunt for Oppenheimer
Prediction – Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Choice – Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
Prediction – Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Choice – Ryan Gosling for Barbie
Prediction – Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
Best Directing
Choice – Jonathan Glazer for The Zone of Interest
Prediction – Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Best Visual Effects
Choice and Prediction – The Creator
Make sure to watch the Oscars, airing on March 10th, to see if our predictions (and yours) come true!
This Saturday, February 24th, Readers Services is proud to present our second annual Let’s Talk Oscars program!
Join us at 1 pm to delve into this year’s nominees, and get the scoop on all of your favorites while enjoying some tasty movie theater treats. Everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing to win 4 tickets to a Des Plaines Theatre show of your choice!
If you haven’t already RSVP’ed for this glittering gala event, call the library at (847) 259-6050, or follow this link: https://www.rmlib.org/rsvp.html, and enter “Let’s Talk Oscars” into the Program Name field.
We (and a special surprise audience member) will be delighted to see you at the show!
On Saturday, February 3rd, Rolling Meadows Library returned to Poe’s Mansion for another exciting day of escape room fun!
An escape room is a popular social activity where a group of players are “locked” into a themed room and need to solve a variety of puzzles or riddles to escape. This time around there were four sessions, and all the participants had a great time!
You never know if the Raven has quoth, “Nevermore” on this fun program, so be on the lookout!
There may be more rooms to escape in your future…
On February 2nd, we had our second session of the Adult and Teen drop-in craft, Taylor Swift Friendship bracelets!
We have only ONE more session on March 1st, taking place from 1 pm to 4:45 pm. Adults and Teens 13+ are invited to drop in and check out one book or CD to get crafting!
Don’t miss out on the fun with fellow Swifties!
The following films have been added to our collection during the month of February.
MPAA ratings follow each title in parentheses, with (NR) denoting the film is not rated. If a language other than English follows the film title, the film will be in that language with optional English subtitles.
Golda (PG-13)
The Holdovers (R)
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (PG-13)
Hypnotic (R)
The Independent (R)
The Marsh King’s Daughter (R)
The Marvels (PG-13)
The Miracle Club (PG-13)
Miranda’s Victim (NR)
Mudbound (R)
Next Goal Wins (PG-13)
Priscilla (R)
The Roaring Twenties (NR)
The Three Musketeers: Part One, D’Artagnan (NR)
What Happens Later (R)
Wonka (PG)
Updated 2/29/24
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