Indian Trails Public Library notes
For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Almost all Indian Trails Public Library District programs are free and everyone is welcome; however, most programs require registration in advance, unless otherwise noted.
Storytimes: Preschool Drop-in Storytime will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. today and Monday and Feb. 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26. These drop-in storytimes are for children ages 3 to prekindergarten 5. Kids attend on their own. No registration is required.
• Bilingual Storytime: Hear stories and rhymes and sing songs in English and Spanish from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 and 23.
• Toddler Family Storytime will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 7, 20 and 21. Encourage a child's pre-literacy skills with stories, songs and finger plays. This 30-minute program is designed for ages 18 months through 36 months and their caregivers.
• In Lapsit Storytime, babies and their caretakers can enjoy stories, puppets, finger plays and playtime together from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 and 25.
For Doris Day aficionados: Historian Jack Diamond will discuss Doris Day's dual career as a movie star, whose movies combined drama, music and comedy, and as a popular singer at 2 p.m. today. Co-sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Park District.
Quesadillas For Any Meal: George Economos from the marketing staff of Whole Foods in Palatine will show teens in sixth through 12th grade how to make healthy quesadillas for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Poetic License: Poetic License, a writers group specifically for poets, will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 27. Members share creative ideas, learn about publishing markets, engage is writing exercises, and read poems aloud with co-facilitators Charlotte Willour and Sharon Faciana. Registration is required.
Yoga at the Library: Attend a yoga workshop with Vidya Nahar, who has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years and Pilates for more than 10 years, at 7 p.m. Thursday. She is a certified yoga and Pilates instructor. Registration is required and limited to 120.
Robert's Marionettes: The Children's Advocates will sponsor a production of "The Lass That Couldn't Be Frightened" from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. This program is for all ages but most appropriate for children ages 6 and up.
Chinese Juggling Sticks: To celebrate Chinese New Year, come and enjoy some time with friends designing a set of juggling sticks from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. These sticks help increase hand-eye coordination as well as entertain. For all ages.
Family game night: Families are invited to an afternoon of gaming and fun, with Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero II and Wii games from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. No registration required. Snacks will be provided.
Preschool Fair: Representatives from area preschools will answer questions and explain their programs from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. No registration required.
Games Galore: Enjoy an afternoon of games from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Feb. 5, 11, 12, 25 and 26 in the Large Meeting Room. No registration required.
Find Fashion Happiness: Image and wardrobe consultant Suzanne Newman will lead a workshop decluttering, organizing, and enhancing wardrobes at 7 p.m. Feb. 5. She will help participants find their own personal style and discuss how to choose clothing and accessories.
Evening Writers Workshop: Published author Ginnie Foley facilitates as participants share and critique their work, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 5.
Harriet Tubman: In celebration of Black History Month, Pamela Welcome will portray the Underground Railroad leader at 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Learn facts about slavery, like how certain foods and customs originated. The focus of this program is on the specific hardships that Tubman endured and overcame.
Friday Fun Teen Crafts: Teens in sixth through eighth grade can take part in crafts projects from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the following Fridays. Registration is required.
• Feb. 8: Explore the art form of Henna and Mehndi tattoos. Learn the background on this innovative form of body art.
• Feb. 29: Explore aromatherapy on this extra day of the year by creating soap and candles. Anyone born on Feb. 29 will get a special gift. Bring a form of identification to show date of birth.
Read-With-Me Program: Children ages 5 and under and their parents can join the Winter Read-With-Me program and "Take a Ride on the Reading Railroad." Sign up at the "Ask Here" desk. Those who complete the program will receive a free paperback book. The program runs through Feb. 18; the last day to register is Feb. 9.
Read-to-Succeed: Children between the ages of 6 and 14 can join the Chicago Wolves' "Read to Succeed" program by signing up at the "Ask Here" desk. Participants will be given a reading log to keep track of time spent reading through Feb. 18. Upon completion, participants will receive a free paperback book, and a chance to win prizes from the Chicago Wolves. The last day to register is Feb. 9.
Shaw vs. Shakespeare: In celebration of Valentine's Day, Shaw Chicago will presents the works of George Bernard Shaw in a concert-reading format as the world's greatest playwrights face off on issues such as war, love, politics and humor at 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Scenes from each author's work are paired together.
Chess for All Ages: Bill Harrison will be available to teach people of all ages the joys of playing chess from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 10. All skill levels are welcome. No registration is required; just drop by.
Evening with the Lincolns: "An Evening with Mr. And Mrs. Lincoln" is a play in one act in which Max and Donna Daniels will portray President and Mrs. Lincoln as they reflect on their lives and plans for the future, flashing back to their courtship, marriage, births of their children, political career and the Civil War years, from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12. A short epilogue addresses the events of April 14, 1865, and the last years of Mary Lincoln's life. Co-sponsored with Buffalo Grove Park District.
Sweet Hearts: Kurt Schmitt, owner of Deerfield's Bakery in Buffalo Grove, will prepare special pastries and cookies in celebration of Valentine's Day at 7 p.m. Feb. 13. A tasting will follow the demonstration.
Karaoke Night: Karaoke Night for sixth- through 12th-graders will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Make reservations; space is limited.
DDR, Guitar Hero II and Wii: Play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero II and Wii games from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Participants can bring their own games too. Water and snacks will be provided. No registration necessary.
High School Coffee House: Students in ninth through 12th grade can express themselves in poetry, art, song or short stories from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15. Refreshments will be available.
Tacky the Penguin: Tacky the Penguin will come to the library from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 16. Listen to stories, make a craft to take home, have refreshments and have pictures taken with Tacky. For all ages, but this program is most appropriate for children 3 to 7 years old.
Monopoly Tournament: Celebrate the end of the Winter Reading Program with a Monopoly Tournament consisting of two, 90-minute sessions from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 18. Pizza and beverages will be provided and a prize will be awarded to the winner. For sixth-graders and older.
Louis Armstrong: To help celebrate Black History Month, historian Jack Diamond will discuss the legendary Louis Armstrong, the great jazz musician, whose influence has left an indelible mark on popular music history, at 7 p.m. Feb. 19. Co-sponsored with Wheeling Park District.
Book discussions: Tom Hermann will discuss "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19. New members are welcome. Registration is required.
• Heather Resnick will lead a discussion of "The Measure of a Man" by Sidney Poitier from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 25. Registration is required.
A Night at the Oscars: Local author and film historian Raymond Benson will lead a discussion of this year's Oscar nominations at 7 p.m. Feb. 21. Benson will present insights on the Academy's history and Oscar trivia, and lead participants in a debate and vote on possible winners.
Get Your Kicks on Route 66: This bus trip is a history of the historic road from Joliet to Pontiac and will take place on March 13. The bus will depart from the library at 7:15 a.m. and return at approximately 6 p.m. The cost is $67, which is due at the time of registration, no later than Feb. 25. The fee includes an "all-you-can-eat" lunch. Make checks payable to Indian Trails Public Library District. The trip is open to adults only.
If I Loved You: In honor of Valentine's Day, Heather Braoudakis will present music about different kinds of love from musical theater, the big bands, Nat "King" Cole, Peggy Lee and the Hutton Sisters at 7 p.m. Feb. 27.
Prescription Cards: Free Cook County Prescription Cards are now available at the second floor "Ask Here" desk. These cards are being made available by the county under a program administered by the National Association of Counties that offers an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.
All county residents are eligible for the NACo prescription discount card, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage. In addition to being accepted at participating pharmacies in Cook County, a national network of more than 57,000 retail pharmacies honor the card.
To receive a discount on prescriptions, an individual simply presents the card at a participating pharmacy. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no restrictions or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.
Voices of Vision: Those who cannot read due to vision problems or who cannot hold a book due to permanent disability or allergy may qualify for the Voices of Vision service. Recorded materials (popular books and magazines) and special assistive equipment are made available free of charge to qualifying people. To know more about Voices of Vision or obtain an application, call Abida Salahuddin at (847) 459-4100.
CRIS Radio Service: Chicagoland Radio Information Service is a free radio service for people with visual impairments and special needs. Newspaper articles and stories from national magazines are read by volunteers. CRIS transmits on a sub-frequency so a special radio is needed in order to hear the broadcast. The radio receivers are free of charge to those who qualify. For more information, call Abida Salahuddin at (847) 459-4100, or contact CRIS at (312) 541-8400.