Sign up for Palatine Library's Winter Reading Challenge

Palatine Library Winter Reading Challenge: Reading Transforms begins Monday, Dec. 14, through Sunday, Jan. 31.

Every year, district cardholders are challenged to help those in need in the community just by reading. When all participants read a combined total of 6,000 books, Palatine Bank and Trust will donate $1,000 and Andigo Credit Union, Schaumburg, and Warehouse Direct will each donate $500, for a $2,000 grand total donation, to WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger).

Palatine Library staff selected WINGS as the recipient this year as a local nonprofit organization that connects clients with a range of services such as counseling, legal assistance, mentoring, life skills support and career services.

Visit palatinelibrary.org, sign up and manage your reading progress. Download the Beanstack tracker app for access from any device or call (847) 907-3600 and staff will help you.

This year, you can reserve a Curbside Pickup appointment to get your registration prize — while supplies last. Adults and teens receive a winter mug and children receive a bendable toy. Funded by the Friends of Palatine Library, all valid district cardholders may participate with their own library card.

Upon finishing the program, participants will be entered into a drawing by age category (child, teen, or adult) for a chance to win a gift bag filled with gift cards donated by Biaggi's, Deer Park; Borne2Dance, Inc.; California Pizza Kitchen, Deer Park; d'Vine Wine and Gifts; Grow Music Academy; MocaFIT; My Flavor It Place, Palatine; Papa John's, Palatine; Pizza Bella; and Photos Hot Dogs.

In the spirit of giving back, Palatine Library is offering two more opportunities to further help clients of WINGS Program. Throughout December, the library is hosting a donation drive for WINGS. Drop off items needed at the elevator entrance on the upper level of the underground parking garage of the Main Library. A list of requested items can be found at wingsprogram.com/in-kind-gift-donations.

Additionally, from Tuesday, Dec. 1, to Dec. 14, make a holiday card for clients of the WINGS Program. Pick up blank cards, envelopes, and stickers through Curbside Pickup at the Main Library to help brighten the holidays. Return completed cards by Dec. 16 to the Main Library.

For information, call (847) 907-3600 or visit palatinelibrary.org.