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Photo of December Tween DIY Kit craft: Cheery Cord Keepers.

Tween DIY Kits

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/15/2025 @ 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.

December: Cheery Cord Keeper (makes a great gift!)

Finals Study Break: Fuel Your Brain

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Make a snack and explore your favorite childhood activities like slime and Play-Doh while taking a break from studying for finals. Allergens may be present. Grades 9 — 12. Drop in.

Gingerbread Houses/Casas de Pan de Jengibre - Rand Road Branch

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Decora una casa de pan de jengibre con tu familia.

Para edades de 4 y mayor. Una casa por familia. Limitado a cinco miembros de familia. Regístrese a partir del 1/12 sólo para tarjetahabientes de Palatine.

Full
Registration Required

Finals Study Break: Therapy Dogs

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Need a break from studying for finals? Drop into one of our sessions with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs for some canine support. Grades 9 — 12. Drop in.

Finals Study Break: Fuel Your Brain

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Make a snack and explore your favorite childhood activities like slime and Play-Doh while taking a break from studying for finals. Allergens may be present. Grades 9 — 12. Drop in.

gingerbread house

Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Decorate a gingerbread house with your family. One kit per family. Limit five people per group. 
Ages 4 and up. One kit per family. Limit five people per group. Sign up begins 12/3 for Palatine cardholders only.

Full
Registration Required
gingerbread house

Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Decorate a gingerbread house with your family. One kit per family. Limit five people per group.  

Full
Registration Required
3 clay snowmen

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

12/19/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 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. 

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, December 22, 2025 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 8/12.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas 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?

12/26/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/31/2025 @ 4:00pm
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. 

Movie at the Branch/ Película en la Sucursal: Frozen 2 - Rand Road

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Traigan su cobija para disfrutar ver la película Frozen 2.

Para todas las edades. Bocadillos serán proporcionados. Boletos estarán disponibles 15/12 solo para tarjetahabientes de Palatine. 

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

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.

Teen Mini Art Gallery

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 1:30pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Tap into your artistic side by visiting our art station in the Teen Space. Decorate your mini canvas between 1 /12 - 1/25; then see them on display in the Teen Space until 1/31. Grades 6 - 12. Drop in.

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

Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Centers

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Help save lives and make a difference! Many patients and families count on your lifesaving blood donations year-round. Ages 16 and up. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Sign up at: 

The Reptile Den - Rand Road

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Acompáñenos para aprender más sobre diferentes reptiles con Ali, el experto de la Guarida de los Reptiles.

Para todas las edades. Boletos disponibles a partir del 5/1 solo para tarjetahabientes de Palatine. 

Matt Wilhelm doing a pose on his BMX bike

Matt Wilhelm's BMX Stunt Show

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
In the Community
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, All Ages

Matt Wilhelm wows the audience with his BMX tricks while applying messages about respect, responsibility, and resilience. Grades K-8.

Offsite Event

Teen Subject Study Session

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Need to cram for a test? Come study with your friends or meet up with other students in the same course. Snacks provided. Grades 9 – 12. Drop in.