Internet safety tips for parents

In an effort to protect children and teens from the danger of Internet predators, the Schaumburg Township District Library will present "Internet Safety for Parents" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in the Youth Services Classroom of the central library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

The program will be geared toward parents of children ages 5 to 18 and presented by Sarah Migas, Internet safety specialist with the High Tech Crimes Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.

No registration or fee is required. The parent program will include topics such as social networking, cell phones, blogs and texting. A question-and-answer session will follow.