Palatine Public Library notes
For information, call (847) 358-5881 or visit palatinelibrary.org.
Tea seminar: At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sofia Motamedi of Gala Tea stops by the library to present a lecture featuring all the information a tea drinker, lover or enthusiast would want to know.
Topics will include a brief history of tea, the different types of tea available, the health benefits of tea, and the difference between tea and infusions (herbal tea). Samples will be provided for attendees. Recipes and samples are included.
Register in person, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or visit online at palatinelibrary.org.
Valentine Storytime:ŒAt 10 a.m. Thursday, preschoolers are invited to a special Valentine Storytime.
There will be stories of love and friendship, and a "lovable" Valentine's Day craft to take home.
The Wizard's Apprentice:ŒAt 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 18, get caught up in a whirlwind of wizardry with Tim and Robin Balster's "The Wizard's Apprentice."
The performance is filled with magic and special effects.
Tickets are available now for Palatine Public Library District cardholders at the Reader Assistance Desk.
Tea on Tuesday:ŒSeniors are invited to "Tea On Tuesday" at 3 p.m. Feb. 19, featuring book discussion, refreshments and sharing.
This month's theme is "Love in Every Season." To register, call the Reader Assistance desk at (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.
Teen Book Club:ŒAt 7 p.m. Feb. 19, the Teen Book Club meets to discuss "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson.
Participants must be in seventh through 12th grades. Books are available at the Reader Assistance Desk.
Fun with Beans: At 4 p.m. Feb. 21, the after-school class "Fun with Beans" will meet for first- through third-graders.
Stories of beans, some magical and some not, will be shared. Make musical bean-filled maracas to take home.
Registration is under way. For information, visit online at palatinelibrary.org, or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.
Pack Like a Pro:ŒAt 7 p.m. Feb. 21, learn to "Pack Like a Pro" from Al Popowits. Learn what to take with and what to leave at home.
The program is geared to tourist/vacation travel, not business travel. Register online at palatinelibrary.org, or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167.
Drop-in Crafts:ŒChildren and caregivers can make simple crafts together at the library.
Upcoming dates are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Freeman Road Branch, 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Rand Road Branch, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the main library.
Preschool Storytime: Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to storytimes at the library.
Preschool storytimes will be presented at 1 p.m. Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, and 10:30 a.m. March 1.
Household Cleaning 101:ŒAt 7 p.m. March 4, Beth Randall of Joe Organizer presents "Household Cleaning 101."
Featured will be ideas for simple solutions to clean just about anything in the household. Discuss routines, motivation, de-cluttering, and other cleaning tips.
Register online at palatinelibrary.org or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167.
Mother Daughter Book Club: The first Thursday and Monday of each month, the library offers a Mother Daughter Book Discussion. This group is open to girls in third through sixth grade and their mothers. Books are available at the library. Register online or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.
Wireless access available: The Palatine Public Library offers wireless, WiFi, access to the Internet for users with wireless-enabled laptop computers, tablet PCs or PDAs.
The library's network is free and open to all visitors. No special encryption settings, user names or passwords are required. The library's Internet usage policies apply to all Internet access in the building.
Online payments:ŒThe Palatine Public Library offers a convenient way to make online payments with E-Pay.
Palatine Public Library District cardholders can use MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit cards to pay fines, program fees, or purchase gifts to the library.
24-hour access:ŒWith audio and e-books available online, the Palatine Public Library is always open. Patrons can browse, checkout, and download digital audiobooks and e-books any time of day from anywhere in the world.
To get started, visit online at palatinelibrary.org, click on My Media Mall, install the free software then browse through the collection. Enter a library card and download the digital books to a home computer.
Book Club in a Bag:ŒThe Palatine Public Library District makes it easy for patrons to set up their own book club by providing a Book Club in a Bag.
A canvas tote bag is filled with book titles to be used for a book discussion. Included is a list of questions to use for the book discussion and tips to make the club a success.
Return the bag when the group is finished, and check out another for the next club meeting. For information, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.
Homebound Service: Homebound Service is available for Palatine Public Library District residents unable to come to the library for 30 days or more, and have no one to pick up materials for them.
For information, call Gale Ree at (847) 358-5881, ext. 112.
Baby Book Gift Program: New parents are welcome to stop by the main library, the Freeman Road Branch, or the Rand Road Branch to pick up a free board book and informational packet for their new baby.
This program is funded by and was originated by the Friends of the Palatine Public Library.