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Painted Wood Ornaments / Ornamentos de Madera Pintados

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Paint a winter design on a wood circle. Materials provided. Sign up begins 1/9.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Design Space for Beginners

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own designs for the Cricut machine. Sign up begins 1/12. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Cricut Design Space for Beginners

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own designs for the Cricut machine. Sign up begins 1/12. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Assistance Drop-In Hours

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Have a question about your new device? Do you just want to get better with your old one? Stop by to chat with a librarian who is ready to answer your basic technology questions. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Civic Awareness An Evening with Paul Lisnek

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

In collaboration with Schaumburg Library, the League of Women Voters are proud to partner on this civic awareness program. We are thrilled to have WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek presenting. Presented: Zoom.

Virtual Event
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Fantasy Readers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Swordheart 

by T. Kingfisher 

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

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Develop your English reading skills by reading Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire together.  Sign up begins 12/3.

Open
Registration Required
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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Hoffman Book Discussion

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

The Women on Platform Two
by Laura Anthony

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

The Financial Aid Process

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for a session on the general financial aid process for college including the FAFSA, insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay fo

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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

Love Lollipop Guessing Jar - North Hoffman

All Day 2/2 - 2/26
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Make an appointment to get free tax return preparation assistance at the Main Library from AARP tax aides. Sign up information and appointments times will be available online starting in January.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Career counselor Fred Ettinger presents strategies for creating a resume in today’s market followed by a one-on-one review of your resume with tips for improvement. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Carol Leeson, librarian and avid crocheter, covers crochet basics in this two-part class. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 1/21 for both classes.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Quiet Reading Group

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Join other like-minded individuals for an evening of silent reading together at the Library and enjoy the view over the pond. Sign up begins 1 /22.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

By the Fire We Carry  

by Rebecca Nagle  

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Activity: Gratitude Journal

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own decals to decorate a gratitude journal cover. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed. Sign up begins 1/23.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Cricut Activity: Gratitude Journal

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own decals to decorate a gratitude journal cover. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed. Sign up begins 1/23.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sewing Activity: Mending Clothing

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the sewing machine to mend your clothes. Practice materials provided or bring your own clothes to mend. Sign up begins 1/26.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Make an appointment to get free tax return preparation assistance at the Main Library from AARP tax aides. Sign up information and appointments times will be available online starting in January.