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New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & Craft

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & Craft
Tuesday, December 30
Ring in the new year with a scavenger hunt and a festive craft. Stop by the Youth and Teen Services area. 

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & Craft

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & Craft
Wednesday, December 31
Ring in the new year with a scavenger hunt and a festive craft. Stop by the Youth and Teen Services area. 

New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year's Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
3 clay snowmen

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/04/2026 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

December 19 - January 4
Create your own snowy scene using air-dry clay and your imagination! All ages. 

mini bullet journal

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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
image of pigeon costume announcing the name of the show

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
In the Community
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Featuring an innovative mix of songs, puppets, actors, and feathers, this performance from GreatWorks Theatre is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. All ages.

Offsite Event

The Stu Show - North Hoffman

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Get ready to dance and sing along with Stu and his songs that promote kindness and positive thinking. All ages. Tickets available 12/19 for Palatine cardholders only.

Hot Cocoa Bar

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Warm up with a customized cup of cocoa and family activities. 
While supplies last. All ages. Allergens may be present. Drop in.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 5, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
preK storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 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.    
 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Clap, Sing & Dance!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Wednesday, January 7 
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.   

Saturday, January 10
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.   

Upcoming
Registration Required

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.

baby reading book

Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 8, 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.  
 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, January 8, 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 8, 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 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Clap, Sing & Dance!

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

 Explore the world of music with instruments, flannel stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 0-24 months. 
 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 12, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Aprenda a jugar la lotería, un juego azar tradicional que se juega a través de México parecido a BINGO con fotos.

Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 29/12.

Upcoming
Registration Required
preK storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 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.    
 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Bilingual Japanese Storytime and Craft - North Hoffman

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft in English and Japanese. All ages. Sign up begins 12/30.

 

バイリンガル日本語おはなし会と工作   

1月13日　火曜日 

Upcoming
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.