Palatine Library Celebrates Polish Culture in May
Palatine Library Celebrates Polish Culture in May
The Palatine Library will celebrate Polish Culture in May with programs for everyone to enjoy-from the children' storytime and craft in Polish and English-to the Song and Dance Ensemble, Lajkonik. Come experience a little culture and history of Poland at the Library.
On Friday, May 1, bring the little ones to hear a story in Polish and English. Afterward, the children will complete a simple craft to take home. This special program from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m., is for preschoolers through second graders.
Adults will enjoy learning the craft of Polish paper cutting (Wycinanki), and create artistic designs from colorful paper. This Crafternoon class is on Saturday, May 2; from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Supplies for this program are generously provided by the Friends of the Palatine Library.
On Thursday, May 7, Steve Szabados discusses how to research your Polish ancestors. From 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., he shares his methods and tips to help you succeed in your genealogy quest.
On Monday, May 11, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Polish Song and Dance Ensemble, Lajkonik shares Polish traditions and history through festive songs and dances, highlighting the different regions of Poland. A presenter describes what is taking place and shares the culture of Poland. Lajkonik was founded in 1991 to foster Polish culture and traditions in the United States, and is a member of the Polish National Alliance and the Polish Folk Dance Association of America.
Enjoy a book discussion about the Poetry of Nobel Prize Winner Wislawa Szymborska from the Great Books Foundation on Tuesday, May 19 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Selections include: Could Have, The End and the Beginning, Utopia, and The Three Oddest Words. Copies of the book are available for $5.00 at the second floor Reference Desk.
Finally, Bogna Solak, owner of Oak Mill Bakery, treats you to a taste of Europe from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, as she presents delicious recipes of pastries and desserts from Poland. Valid District cardholders only. Samples provided.
To sign up for these programs, please call 847-358-5881, x167 or visit www.palatinelibrary.org. The Palatine Public Library District (www.palatinelibrary.org) is your destination for knowledge, entertainment, and community. The Library serves approximately 90,000 residents predominantly within the communities of Palatine and Hoffman Estates.