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ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, February 24, 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, February 24, 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

ILP A Chilling Evening

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a conversation with witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. Stine. Presented: Zoom

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

Virtual Event
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ESL Read Together

Wednesday, February 25, 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 "Adults" group

Express Lane Meals

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This insightful class will help you stock your pantry with ingredients that will keep mealtime interesting, fresh, and easy! Sign up begins 2/11. For Palatine cardholders only.

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

Medicare Basics and You

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Nancy Frenk from the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council gives a breakdown on Medicare from eligibility and enrollment to prescription drug plans and low-income assistance. Sign up begins 2/11. Presented: Zoom.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event

Staff Development Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, March 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Professional Headshots Pop-Up

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

Sign up to get a professional headshot or a family portrait taken. Sign up begins 2/23. Look out for a follow-up email from us to schedule a time slot.

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

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, March 10, 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 conversational skills recommended. Signup begins two weeks prior to each date.

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

Stitch ‘N Sew

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Already love to sew, quilt, and crochet or are just curious to try? Swap ideas, chat, and work on projects together. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Photo Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

A club for all skill levels to share tips, join photo challenges, give critiques, and meet up on local photo tours. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Path to Citizenship

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Attend this session to learn about the requirements for the citizenship test.  Sign up begins 2/12.  Presented: Zoom.

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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, March 17, 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

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Cover crochet basics in this two-part class led by Carol Leeson. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 3/4 for both classes.

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

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 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

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, March 24, 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 conversational skills recommended. Signup begins two weeks prior to each date.

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

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Cover crochet basics in this two-part class led by Carol Leeson. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 3/4 for both classes.

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

Laser Activity: Stencils

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to design and cut a simple reusable stencil for journaling, sewing, painting, or baking with the laser cutter. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 3/13.

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

Laser Activity: Stencils

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to design and cut a simple reusable stencil for journaling, sewing, painting, or baking with the laser cutter. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 3/13.

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

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

Easter

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