Event List

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity.

Ages 3 – 7. While supplies last. Available at all Branches. Drop in

Need volunteer hours? The Library is providing individual 2 hour service projects throughout the summer. The July 10 service project will be assembling snack bags to serve clients at Journeys: the Road Home.

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 pick up, via phone call or email.

Step back in time and learn the history of photography with Hans and his display of cameras from the 1800s. He shares the evolution of photography through snapshots from pre-civil war era to now. Sign up begins 6/26.

Want to start playing Dungeons & Dragons but unsure where to start? Learn how to create your own character complete with traits, proficiencies, skills, and more. Grades 6 – Adult. Sign up begins 6/26.

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

Stories at Hoffman Estates Park District - Willow Park
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 16
Friday, July 11
Friday, August 1

Book a 30-minute consultation with career expert Jerry Donahue for resume help, LinkedIn profile review, and job searching strategies for any stage of your career. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Hans Klemmer lends advice and critiques for your work including helping you learn how to use your camera, tips for participating in the community project, and more. Drop in.

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 pick up, via phone call or email.

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 pick up, via phone call or email.

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

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 appointment is necessary to meet. 

Join us for a relaxing social gathering in The Workshop where we’ll chat and sew together. Drop in.

Join us for a relaxing social gathering in The Workshop where we’ll chat and sew together. Drop in.

Adults of all ages and skill levels come play chess together. Drop in.

Stories at Palatine Park District Sites - Maple Park
Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

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 pick up, via phone call or email.

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 pick up, via phone call or email.

Martes, 15 de julio
6:00 a 7:30 p.m.

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

Learn how to apply light and composition to your photography and get the most out of our photo prompts for the community project to capture the stories in your photography. Sign up begins 7/1.

No matter what level of professional experience you have, interview challenges are the same. Learn how you can improve your interview skills as we discuss why people get hired, how to build your credibility, and how to deal with tough questions.