Library Closed Monday, February 23 for Staff Development Day

All Library locations are closed Monday, February 23, for a Staff Development Day.

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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.

Teen Relaxation Station

02/17/2026 @ 8:30pm to 02/22/2026 @ 9:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy passive activities like games, challenges, and crafts all month in the Teen Space. Take a study break, relax, and de-stress on your own or with friends. Grades 6 - 12. Drop in.

Staff Development Day

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

Love Lollipop Guessing Jar - North Hoffman

All Day 2/24 - 2/28
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.

Teen Relaxation Station

02/24/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy passive activities like games, challenges, and crafts all month in the Teen Space. Take a study break, relax, and de-stress on your own or with friends. Grades 6 - 12. Drop in.

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Tween DIY Kits

02/24/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 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
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.

poeTREE: Submit your poem through 3/22

03/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/22/2026 @ 12:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Submit an original poem by midnight on March 22 via our webform (https://is.gd/2026PPLDpoeTREE). Poems will be shared on a "poeTREE" in the Main Library during National Poetry Month (April 1-30).

Virtual Event
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March Snackness

03/01/2026 @ 12:00pm to 03/14/2026 @ 1:30pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Starting March 1, teens can fill out a bracket with what they think will be the winning snack! Visit the Teen Space each week to vote on your favorites. Teens who have chosen the winning snack in their bracket will win a personalized snack pack.

Pop-Up Portrait Studio

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 1D at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us to get a professional headshot or a family portrait taken. Sign up begins 2/23.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Wicked Fan Fest

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for a Wicked-themed Fan Fest packed with pink and green fun. Whether you’re Team Elphaba or Team Glinda, come celebrate the magic with crafts, games, photos, and more. Costumes are encouraged. 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Family Breakfast Bingo

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Roll out of bed and spend Saturday morning playing bingo with your family. Breakfast snacks will be provided. 
For families. All ages. Sign up begins 2/28.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Tween and Teen Service Project: Spring Cards

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Help brighten someone's day by creating greeting cards for Elderwerks, a local group that serves senior citizens.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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March Snackness

03/15/2026 @ 12:00pm to 03/31/2026 @ 5:45pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Starting March 1, teens can fill out a bracket with what they think will be the winning snack! Visit the Teen Space each week to vote on your favorites. Teens who have chosen the winning snack in their bracket will win a personalized snack pack.

Style Lab: Visible Mending and Embellishments

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Bring a friend and learn about a variety of repair hacks and visible mending on your own clothing. Come with clothing that could use an update.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Centers

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required

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.

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.

Designing in TinkerCAD

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online software, to model your own designs that can be used on the 3D Printer. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 3/16.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Designing in TinkerCAD

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online software, to model your own designs that can be used on the 3D Printer. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 3/16.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Tween and Teen Service Project: Puzzle Books

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Help brighten someone's day by assembling and decorating puzzle books for Elderwerks, a local group that serves senior citizens.

Upcoming
Registration Required