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National Senior Health and Fitness Day: Wednesday, May 30

The Library is hosting two programs to celebrate National Senior Health Day. Bring a sack lunch and stay for both events. Beverages and healthy snacks will be served. Fall Prevention 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Because of the aging of our population, fall prevention is becoming more and more important!...

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Poetry Contest Winners

In honor of National Poetry Month, the Palatine Public Library District sponsored its third annual poetry contest. National Poetry Month is celebrated in April and was first established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. It has grown into a nation-wide movement uniting schools, booksellers,...

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Palatine Public Library District Foundation to Host Library Murder Mystery Fundraiser

The Palatine Public Library District Foundation will be holding the “Foundation for Murder…..Poltergeist Heist” murder mystery dinner on Monday, June 11th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gianni’s Café at 18 West Station Street in downtown Palatine to support the fundraising efforts of the Foundation...

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Money Smart Week @ Your Library: April 21-28

Stop by the Main Library for free seminars about money and how to manage it. Money Smart Week is co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the American Library Association.       Managing Finances During Difficult Times Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 - 8:00 pmLearn strategies...

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Tales for Tots Story Hour at Mariano's Fresh Market

Enjoy a Library story and other activities at Tales for Tots, a delicious and magical program at Mariano's Fresh Market in Palatine on Saturday, April 14 at 10:00 a.m.! Children 6 years old and under, with their parents, are welcome. Please call the store at 847-963-2807 to register your child or...

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Spring Break 2012 at Palatine Library: March 26-30

Looking for things to do when school's out? The Library will have plenty of activities to keep you and your little ones busy. No sign up is required except where noted.       Monday, March 26 I Can Read / Yo puedo Leer 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Rand Road Branch “New Readers” are invited to...

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Dave Esau's Spring Healthy Cooking Recipes

On March 19th, Chef Dave Esau delighted attendees of our Spring Healthy Cooking program with some delicious recipes. Click on the links below to view the recipes.      Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Apples Lentils with Bacon Quinoa with Tomato and Dried Fruits...

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Palatine Library to Host The Hunger Games Fan Fest

A movie based on The Hunger Games, a best-selling teen fiction series by Suzanne Collins, is coming soon to a theater near you! The Palatine Public Library District is hosting a unique celebration featuring tie-in activities, refreshments, and prizes on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, from 7:00-8:00 p.m...

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ONE BOOK Event: How Do You Put the Pieces Back Together After Your Life Has Fallen Apart?

Physical or emotional abuse, assault, separation, divorce--many situations can leave you needing advice and support, and leave your family and friends wondering how best to help you.     Speaker Anna Vann, coordinator of the Domestic Violence Services at Northwest Community...

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Making Dessert with Chef Gale Gand

On Thursday, February 2, Chef Gale Gand visited the Palatine Library and demonstrated how to make a delicious chocolate mousse.  Click the link below to view her recipe.  Gale Gand is executive pastry chef and partner of the renowned Michelin one star, Mobil four-star, AAA five-diamond...

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