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Bookmark Design Contest

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

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

Coaster Art / Arte en Posavasos

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for pouring coaster art and get creative with the whole family! All ages. Sign up begins 5/1.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Middle School Craft Crew

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Spend some time crafting in the Workshop. This month's craft is DIY bracelets. Invite a friend!
Grades 6-8. Sign up begins 3/9.

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

Busy Bugs

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Learn about different insects with a short storytime followed by hands on activities and crafts. Ages 3-6. Sign up begins 3/10

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

The Epic Harmonica Medley Show

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Enjoy this entertaining and engaging performance by Nashville performer, Bryn Scott-Grimes, as he plays a lively medley of popular songs on harmonica and guitar. All ages. Tickets available 3/10.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Unforgettable Science!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids

This engaging presentation from Discovery Center Museum combines experiments and investigations, making science fun and unforgettable for young minds. All ages. Tickets available 3/11.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Unforgettable Science!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids

This engaging presentation from Discovery Center Museum combines experiments and investigations, making science fun and unforgettable for young minds. All ages. Tickets available 3/11.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 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
This event is in the "Kids" group

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, March 26, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, March 26, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group

"Drive-in" Movie

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Bring your own box and we’ll provide the supplies. Build your own "car" you can sit in while watching Zootopia 2 on the big screen. Snacks will be provided. Ages 4 and up. Sign up begins 3/12.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, March 27, 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
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

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

LiTTLE LUNAS / LUNAS PEQUEÑAS

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get ready for the Luna Blues Machine! Join us for an unforgettable, high-energy musical journey that delivers a powerful bilingual performance that you won't want to miss.Tickets available 3/13 for Palatine cardholders only.

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

Wendy & DB Concert

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Grammy-nominated and Award winning Wendy and DB are pioneers of family blues music. Wendy and DB use folk-lore, finger-plays and songs with their high energy and immersive original kids music.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Drop-in LEGO

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Show off your brick building skills with this fun activity. Join other LEGO fans to share ideas and build freely.
Ages 5 and up. Drop in.