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Curbside Pickup

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to ...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween and Teen Service Project: Trail Clean Up

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Earn service hours and help us clean up the bike trail. Presented in partnership with the Palatine Park District. Wear old clothes and meet in the storyrooms. Grades 6-12. Sign up ...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to ...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us. Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tangerine Lotion Bar

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Use coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax to make a luxurious lotion bar that melts on your skin. Materials provided. Sign up begins 5/6. For Palatine cardholders only.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tangerine Lotion Bar

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Use coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax to make a luxurious lotion bar that melts on your skin. Materials provided. Sign up begins 5/6. For Palatine cardholders only.

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Let's Explore Bees

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Celebrate World Bee Day with a storytime, activities and a craft to learn more about this important and fascinating insect. Ages 4-7 Sign up

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals De-stress Therapy Dog Session

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tangerine Lotion Bar

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Use coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax to make a luxurious lotion bar that melts on your skin. Materials provided. Sign up begins 5/6. For Palatine cardholders only.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Evening Book Group

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery A Jamaican American family struggles to survive economic hardships and natural disasters in Miami. Available April 15.

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stories at Palatine Park District - Oak Park

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Tuesday, May 21, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  Enjoy the morning with some fun in the sun and a special storytime. Drop in. All Ages. Registration through the Park District i...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to ...

Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to ...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals Study Break Session

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Make a snack while you take a break from studying for finals. Allergens may be present. Grades 9 – 12. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

State Senator Ann Gillespie Office Hours

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Drop by the lobby to talk with a representative from State Senator Ann Gillespie's office. Ask about the Senator's position on bills and issues, or share your own opinions. 

Cancelled
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals De-stress Therapy Dog Session

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversation skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.

Required
Virtual Event

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Story Room B at Main Library
About This Event:

All meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Rennack/McElroy Room of the Main Library located at 700 N. North Ct., Palatine IL 60067 unless otherwi...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

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 ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Develop your English reading skills in a welcoming environment by reading the book We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart together.  Copies available at the Information Desk and North ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Picnic Perfection - Virtual

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to prepare a picnic-worthy meal with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Explore recipes for fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and portable desserts.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Baby Storytime Ages 0 through 12 months:         Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

Required