Holiday Hours

All library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas Holiday.

Event List

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Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no appointmen...

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Open
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Mugs

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

With hands-on guidance, learn how to make a sublimated mug using our design templates. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 11/29.

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Counseling Appointments

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Book a 30-minute consultation with career expert Jerry Donahue for resume help, LinkedIn profile review, and job searching strategies for any stage of your career. Sign up begins t...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Ornaments

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

With hands-on guidance, learn how to make a laser-etched ornament using our design templates. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 11/29.

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Gingerbread Houses - North Hoffman

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Decorate a gingerbread house with your family.Ages 4 and up. One house per family. Limited to five family members. Sign up begins 11/29. For Palatine cardholders only.

Filled
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Footprint Art

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Baby Footprint Art    10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 12Saturday, December 14Create a painting using your baby's footprints to make a great gift for ...

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Big Blue Blocks Playdate

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Build and play using the Library’s big blue blocks. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Open
Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no ...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals Study Break Sessions

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Make a snack while you take a break from studying for finals. Allergens may be present. Grades 9 – 12. Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals Therapy Dog Sessions

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Need a break from studying for finals? Stop by the Library for some well-earned canine support from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Grades 9 — 12. Drop in.  

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Ages 3 through 5:     Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    No Preschool Storytime: Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 11

Open
Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals Study Break Sessions

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Make a snack while you take a break from studying for finals. Allergens may be present. Grades 9 – 12. Drop in.

Find Your Unclaimed Property with ICash

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
About This Event:

Stop by the lobby to find out if you have unclaimed property or funds with help from representatives of Michael W. Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer. The representatives from this...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Gingerbread Houses/Casas de Pan de Jengibre - Rand Road

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Decora una casa de pan de jengibre con tu familia.Para edades de 4 y mayor. Regístrese a partir del 3/12. Una casa por familia. Limitado a cinco miembros de familia. Sólo para...

Filled
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals Therapy Dog Sessions

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Need a break from studying for finals? Stop by the Library for some well-earned canine support from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Grades 9 — 12. Drop in.  

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
About This Event:

All meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Rennack/McElroy Room of the Main Library located at 700 N. North Ct., Palatine IL 60067 unless otherwi...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. Sign up begins two weeks p...

Open
Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no ...