Celebrate lunar new year at Palatine Public Library District

Palatine Public Library District will host a lunar new year celebration as part of a family program from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. To celebrate the Year of the Rat, there will be stories, a craft and a performance from students at the Chicago Northwest Suburban Chinese School. The event is recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets for valid Palatine library cardholders will become available Friday, Jan. 24. For more information, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132, or visit palatinelibrary.org. The library is at 700 N. North Court.