Rolling Meadows Library notes

For information, call (847) 259-6050.

Monthly movie: It is shown at 2 and 6:30 p.m., today. See it on the big screen free. For title call or visit www.rolling-meadows.lib.il.us/

Autumn Feast: Welcome back Chef Francisco Lopez of Hel's Kitchen Catering with a new delicious, eye-catching cooking demonstration of creative autumn foods from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Class is limited to 40 participants. Tasting for everyone right after the show.

Activities for Children: For more information about children's programs, call the Ask Me Desk at (847) 259-6050 ext. 140.

Create a Book Display: Create a display promoting your favorite Youth Services books. We'll supply everything you'll need. To schedule your display, visit the Ask Me Desk.

Drop in Crafts: Drop into the library every month and discover a fun craft at 9 a.m. the third Friday of the month, while supplies last.

Rolling Meadows Adventure Pack: Check out a Global Positioning System unit at the library and a list of coordinates and clues that will take you on a historical treasure hunt in Rolling Meadows.

Some local mysteries waiting to be unlocked: Did you know that the first family slept here? Have you heard how the city was saved -- before it was built -- and from what? Can you explain why the city symbol could easily have been a golf ball embedded in a potato?

To unlock these and many more local mysteries, bring your Rolling Meadows Library card and a driver's license to the library and ask to check out a Rolling Meadows Adventure Pack. We'll give you a backpack, a GPS unit accurate to 15 feet anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, a pair of binoculars, and a book of clues and coordinates. The coordinates will lead you to historical locations in Rolling Meadows. Two Rolling Meadows Adventure Packs can be reserved by calling the library at (847) 259-6050, and one will be available for walk-in patrons without a reservation and are on loan for three hours.

Clues and coordinates are also posted on the library's Web page www.rolling-meadows.lib.il.us for those that already own GPS units. From time to time, the library and the Rolling Meadows Historical Society will add new clues and new locations.

Write It Now: This creative writing group meets every first and third Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Conference Room at Rolling Meadows Library. If you like to write poetry, essays, short stories or entire novels, come and see if this group is right for you to hear your work and give you positive support.

Parent-Child Internet Training: Designed for grades 3 and up with parent. Call Youth Services to schedule a time.

Librarians use the Internet every day. Learn some of our tricks, safety tips and more. Register at the Ask Me Desk or call the library at (847) 259-6050, ext. 140.

American Carnival, 20th Century: Rolling Meadows Library will be showcasing Jacqueline Valentino's artwork through September in the main floor display cases.

Jacqueline's medium includes: oils, acrylics, watercolor, color pencils, pastels, stain glass designs and photographic montage. The painting style is expressionistic and surreal. The imagery contains bold use of color for unique interpretation and visual excitement. A variety of subject matter includes community events such as: carnivals, parades, festivals, conceptual designs and abstractions.

In addition to her work as an artist, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Daily Herald and Pioneer Press have recognized Jacqueline for her advocacy of art and for her efforts to promote fellow artists. Her leadership role in art and art awareness in the community have benefited artists and art enthusiasts of all ages.

A native of Arlington Heights, where she lives with her husband and four children, Jacqueline is an Arlington Heights Art commissioner, vice-president of the Arlington Heights Art Guild and chairwoman for the scholarship program. Her other work includes: art lectures, exhibitor/director and/or curator of various exhibits and art programs for Harper College, the Third District Circuit Court of Cook County, school districts, and libraries.

The Cradle Will Rock: Baby Storytime for ages 6 to 23 months, Fridays, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Next session (five weeks): Nov. 2 through Nov. 30. Books, music, songs, & finger plays for caregiver and baby.

Puppy Dog Tales: Toddler Storytime for ages 2 to 3 years. Thursdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Next session (four weeks): Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 29. This program is a time for the two of you, caregiver and child, to enjoy books, songs, games, and a simple craft.

Storytime: Join us for stories, a simple craft and lots of fun. For children ages 3 to 5 years including those going into kindergarten. Children should be able to attend without a parent. Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Next session (five weeks): Oct. 30 through Nov. 27

Or Wednesdays, 1:15-1:45 p.m. Next session (five weeks): Oct. 31 through Nov. 28

Family Storytime: Join us for stories, a simple craft and lots of fun! Stories are geared toward ages 3-5 but siblings and caregivers are invited to participate. Tuesday evenings, 7:15-7:45 p.m. Next session (five weeks): Oct. 30 through Nov. 27

Hora Del Cuento en Español -- Storytime in Spanish: Thursdays, 6:30-7 p.m. Next session (four weeks): Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 29. This program includes books, music, songs and much more. It is especially for children under 5 years old with their parent or caregiver, but all ages are welcome.

• The Rolling Meadows Library is at 3110 Martin Lane.