Read books to help Barb's Precious Rescue

Palatine Library Winter Reading Challenge: Tales for Tails runs Monday, Dec. 16, through Friday, Jan. 31.

For a fifth year in a row, participants are challenged to help those in need in the community - just by reading. When all participants read a combined total of 7,000 books, Palatine Bank and Trust and Warehouse Direct will each donate $1,000 to Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center, and Andigo Credit Union, Schaumburg, will donate $500, for a $2,500 grand total donation.

Barb's Precious Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization that is a no-kill, cage-free cat shelter working toward also helping dogs and puppies.

All valid district cardholders may participate in the Winter Reading Challenge with their own library card. Visit palatinelibrary.org and manage your reading progress, download the Beanstack tracker app, or come to any library location and staff will help you. Sign up and receive a registration prize - while supplies last - funded by the Friends of Palatine Library.

Look for weekly Winter Reading Challenge updates at the Main Library and online to see how many books have been read. 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 prizes donated by Best Brains, Palatine; Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, Deer Park; Borne2Dance, Inc.; Cartridge World, Palatine; Chick-fil-A, Kildeer; Cousin's Subs; D'Vine Wine and Gifts; Palatine Park District; Photos Hot Dogs; Pizza Bella; and Tap House Grill, Palatine.

In the spirit of giving back, Palatine Library is offering two more opportunities to help the community with a Pet Item Drive and making Adoption Folders for Barb's Precious Rescue.

From now through Tuesday, Dec. 31, bring pet food, toys and other needed items for cats and dogs to the Main Library for Barb's. Additionally, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, drop in at the Main Library to create and decorate adoption folders (supplies provided) for new adopters of Barb's Precious Rescue.

Share your pet love and send the Palatine Library a picture of your pet reading. The library will post it to an album on its Facebook page Sunday, Dec. 15, through Friday, Jan. 31. Send photos to petsreading@palatinelibrary.org, message the library on Facebook, or tag a post with #ppldtalesfortails.

For information, call (847) 358-5881 or visit palatinelibrary.org.