Monday, February 25, 2008

Caregiver Seminars

We apologize for the delay in posting new program information. We had computer problems last week and were unable to access our blog to post new program information. The blog is back up and running now, so there shouldn't be any more delays in posting!


Caregiver Seminiars Sponsored by Sunrise of Barrington

Planning Ahead and Finding Community Resources
Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.
Joyce Palmquist, Executive Director of the Barrington Area Council on Aging, will share information on issues to consider when planning for the future, including legal, financial, and personal care needs of yourself and your loved one.
Click here to register!

Caregiving 101: Caring for Ourselves while Caring for Others
Thursday, March 20, 7:00 p.m.
Providing direct care to a senior loved one can be rewarding, exhausting, and frustrating. Joyce Palmquist, Executive Director of the Barrington Area Council on Aging, will share information about how to meet your own needs while meeting the needs of your loved one.
Click here to register!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

The Wizard's Apprentice, Tim Balster Magic Productions

Monday, February 18, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Delight in a whirlwind of wizardry as Tim and Robin Balster present The Wizard’s Apprentice. This performance is filled with mind boggling magic and spellbinding special effects sure to astound audiences of all ages. Tickets are required and are available for Palatine Public Library District cardholders at the Reader Assistance Desk now.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Mother-Daughter Book Club

Monday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.

This book club is open to girls in grades 4-6 and their mothers.

Enrollment is limited to 10 mother/daughter pairs for each discussion. Register online, stop by the 1st floor Reader Assistance Desk, or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.

March's Selection: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate Dicamillo.

Friday, February 08, 2008

Fun with Food

Fun with Beans
Thursday, February 21, 2:00 p.m.

Stories of beans, some magical and some not, will be shared. We will make musical bean-filled maracas for you to take home.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Getting a Good Night's Sleep

Wednesday, February 27, 7:00 p.m.

Join a speaker from the Alexian Brothers Sleep Health Center and learn about the newest diagnosis and treatment for sleep disorders.

Registration required. Please call 1-866-Alexian (253-9426) to register.

Monday, February 04, 2008

Valentine Storytime

Thursday, February 14, 10:00 a.m.

Preschoolers are invited to attend a special Valentine storytime. There will be stories of love and friendship and a "loveable" Valentine's Day craft to take home.

Friday, February 01, 2008

Pack Like a Pro

Thursday, February 21, 7:00 p.m.

Join Al Popowits for this program on packing light, easy-to-handle luggage. As a tourist, you can comfortably enjoy up to three weeks of travel with only a 22-inch rolling carry-on bag (that will fit in a plane’s overhead compartment) and one smaller briefcase sized piece of hand luggage. Note: this program is geared towards tourist/vacation travel, not business travel.

Registration is required. Please call 847-358-5881 x167, stop by the 2nd floor Reference Desk, or click here to register!