Skin Care for All Ages

Thursday, May 15, 7:00 p.m.

Join Amy Derick, MD, board certified dermatologist, as she discusses skin care. Learn about skin conditions, prevention, and treatments that affect people of every age.

Registration is required for this program. To register please call AlexianConnects at 1-866-ALEXIAN (253-9426).

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m.

This book club is open to eager readers in grades 7-12.

May's selection is: Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman. The title is available now!

Lost in the Woods

Thursday, May 1, 11:00 a.m.

Patti Gibson and her bloodhound, and Josie Wales from the Illinois/Wisconsin Search and Rescue Dogs, will present an educational program on how to stay safe in the woods and what to do if you get lost. Tickets are required and are available for pickup now at the 1st floor Reader Assistance Desk.

Meet Mystery Authors Shane Gericke and Margot Justes

Mystery on Loan Club
Saturday, May 17, 2:00 p.m.

Margot Justes' first novel, A Hotel in Paris, will be published in 2008.

Signed copies of Shane Gericke's book will be available to purchase and bookmarks for Margot Justes' upcoming book will be given out.

Please register in person at the Reader Assistance Desk, online at www.palatinelibrary.org, or by calling 847-358-5881 x132.

Monday Evening Book Discussion

Monday, May 19, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for good books and good conversation.

May's book selection is: The Road from Coorain by Jill Ker Conway. Please register and pick up your copy of the book at the 1st floor Reader Assistance Desk.

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Thursday, May 8, 1:00 p.m.

Reading non-fiction allows you to explore the human condition as deeply as reading fiction. Sign up and pick up your book at the 2nd floor Reference Desk. If you have questions please call 847-358-5881 x166 or x106.

May's Selection: Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer. The title will be available beginning April 10.

National Library Week

National Library Week
April 13-19

"Join the Circle of Knowledge @ your Library" and celebrate National Library Week with the Palatine Public Library. Library patrons check out over 1.8 million items a year. To celebrate this week, for every 1,000 items checked out at the Main Library a lucky patron will receive a prize. Stop by the library and see everything we have to offer!

After School Programming! Dog Fun!

After School Programming!
Dog Fun
Thursday, April 17, 4:00 p.m.

Come and listen to stories of man's best friend. We will make dog sock puppets for you to take home!

Friday Morning Book Club

Friday, May 2, 9:30 a.m.

Join the Friday morning book discussion and share your passion for great books with us!

May's selection is: Jim the Boy by Tony Early.

For more information or to register and pick up your books, please contact the Reader Assistance Desk at the Main Library.

Tea on Tuesday

You are cordially invited to join us for

Tea on Tuesday at the Palatine Public Library

A Senior Special Event

on Tuesday, April 15, 3:00 p.m.

Featuring books, sharing, & refreshments

For more information and to register please contact

Barb Royce, (847) 358-5881, ext. 166

Gwenyth Udd, (847) 358-5881, ext. 108

Bring a friend and a favorite book!

April 15 Theme – Small Town Tales