Sign up for Palatine Library’s Winter Reading Challenge

Palatine Library Winter Reading Challenge: Reading Transforms begins Monday, December 14 through Sunday, January 31. Every year, District cardholders are challenged to help those in need in the community—just by reading! When all participants read a combined total of 6000 books, Palatine Bank and Trust will donate $1000, and Andigo Credit Union, Schaumburg, and Warehouse Direct will each donate $500, for a $2000 grand total donation to WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger). Palatine Library staff selected WINGS as the recipient this year as a local non-profit organization that connects clients with a wide range of services such as counseling, legal assistance, mentoring, life skills support, and career services.

Sign up is easy and it’s all virtual! Visit palatinelibrary.org, sign up, and manage your reading progress. Download the Beanstack tracker app for access from any device or call 847-907-3600 and staff will help you. This year you can reserve a Curbside Pickup appointment to get your registration prize —while supplies last! Adults and teens receive a cool winter mug, and children receive a fun bendable toy. Funded by the Friends of Palatine Library. All valid District cardholders may participate with their own Library card.

Upon finishing the program, participants will be entered into a drawing by age category (child, teen, or adult) for a chance to win an amazing gift bag filled with incredible gift cards, generously donated by Biaggi’s, Deer Park; Borne2Dance, Inc.; California Pizza Kitchen, Deer Park; d’Vine Wine and Gifts; Grow Music Academy; MocaFIT; My Flavor It Place, Palatine; Papa Johns, Palatine; Pizza Bella; and Photos Hot Dogs.

In the spirit of giving back, Palatine Library is offering two more opportunities to further help clients of WINGS Program. From Tuesday, December 1 through 31, the Library is hosting a Donation Drive for WINGS. Drop off items needed at the elevator entrance on the upper level of the underground parking garage of the Main Library. A list of requested items can be found at wingsprogram.com/in-kind-gift-donations. Additionally, from Tuesday, December 1 through 14, make a holiday card for clients of WINGS Program. Pick up blank cards, envelopes, and stickers through Curbside Pickup at the Main Library to help brighten the holidays. Return completed cards by December 16 to the Main Library.

For more information, please call 847-907-3600 or visit palatinelibrary.org. The vision of Palatine Public Library District is to inspire connection, curiosity, and joy. The Library serves approximately 90,000 residents predominantly within the communities of Palatine and Hoffman Estates.