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Tween DIY Kits

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Try out a new take-home craft each month. Pick up supplies at the Youth and Teen Desk. One per person per month. Grades 4-8. While supplies last.

January: Mini Bullet Journal

February: Shrinky Dink Heart

Movie at the Branch: Dog Man - North Hoffman

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come for a viewing of Dog Man with a pack of friends or family. All ages. Snacks will be provided. Tickets available 1/14 for Palatine cardholders only.

Crafty Kits

All Day
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up a simple craft to make at home with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. Whiles supplies last. Drop in.

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Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Storytime
Ages 0 through 12 months:        
Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  
 

Open
Registration Required

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pasa por una manualidad sencilla para hacer juntos. Cada semana explore un tema diferente diseñado para fomentar la creatividad y la curiosidad de su niño.

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 6:30pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Stop by to make a simple craft together. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity.

Ages 3 – 7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

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

Open
Registration Required

Tunes for Tots

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Explore the magic of music at this interactive program brought to you by music educator Natalie Mustea. Ages 1-3. 
Sign up begins 1/17.

Waitlist
Registration Required
heart shrinky dink

Tween DIY Kits

02/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/22/2026 @ 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Try out a new take-home craft each month. Pick up supplies at the Youth and Teen Desk. One per person per month. Grades 4-8. While supplies last.

February: Shrinky Dink Heart

Love Lollipop Guessing Jar - North Hoffman

All Day 2/2 - 2/22
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Guess how many lollipops are in the jar for a chance to win them all. Ages 5 and up.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

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

Open
Registration Required
preK storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 through 5:     
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    
 

Open
Registration Required

Bears Around The World

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Discover different kinds of bears and where in the world they live. Enjoy a storytime followed by hands-on activities. 
Ages 4-6. Sign up begins 1/21.

Open
Registration Required

Crafty Kits

All Day
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up a simple craft to make at home with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. Whiles supplies last. Drop in.

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:00am - 1:45pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pasa por una manualidad sencilla para hacer juntos. Cada semana explore un tema diferente diseñado para fomentar la creatividad y la curiosidad de su niño.

Baby Footprint Art

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    
Thursday, February 5
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. 

Open
Registration Required

Baby Footprint Art

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    

Thursday, February 5
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Open
Registration Required

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 6:30pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Stop by to make a simple craft together. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity.

Ages 3 – 7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

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

Open
Registration Required

Baby Footprint Art

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. 
Thursday, February 5

Open
Registration Required
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Meet Pete the Cat

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Groove on over to the library for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Participate in a scavenger hunt, create a fun craft, and meet the famous feline, Pete the Cat.

Baby Footprint Art

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. 
Thursday, February 5

Open
Registration Required
logo for the international initiative

Meet Pete the Cat

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Groove on over to the library for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Participate in a scavenger hunt, create a fun craft, and meet the famous feline, Pete the Cat.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

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

Open
Registration Required