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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 "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

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

The Art of British Spycraft

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Author Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII. Sign up begins 1/27. Presented: Zoom.

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

Brownies, Blondies & Brookies

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the sweetest month of the year with bar treats! We'll bake up rich, fudgy brownies, chewy blondies, and brookies. Sign up begins 1/28. Presented: Zoom.

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

African Art and Folktales

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Black History Month with Elizabeth Kahura as she guides us through Africa's rich heritage using storytelling, poetry, proverbs, and riddles. Presented: Zoom.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

JG's Reptile Road Show

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Learn about the fascinating world of reptiles at this fun and educational show. 
All ages. Tickets are available 2/3 for Palatine cardholders only.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

JG's Reptile Road Show

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Learn about the fascinating world of reptiles at this fun and educational show. 
All ages. Tickets are available 2/3 for Palatine cardholders only.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitize and Archive Your Photos

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Mike Gershbein of VerySmartPeople shows you how to scan and clean up your photos and offers you storage and organization tips. Sign up Begins 2/4.

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

The Journey Starts Now: From 9th Grade to College Ready

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

This session is designed specifically for parents to learn how they can actively support their high school students, starting as early as freshman year, in navigating the college process with confidence.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event

Staff Development Day

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

Brush, Floss, Smile!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month by joining a local dentist as she teaches the proper way to brush and care for your teeth using fun games, books, and a craft. K – 3. Sign up 2/10.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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
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

Easter

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

Día de los Niños

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for Día de los Niños, a celebration of children. Special guest, Mr. Firu the Magician, will show you mind blowing magic tricks, and then enjoy fun activities and balloon creations! All ages. Sign up begins 4/15.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Memorial Day

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