Memorial Day Hours

All library facilities are closed Sunday, May 25, through Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. 

Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Counseling Appointments

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room 2B at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Photography Open Lab

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Workshop Activity: Sit ‘N Sew

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Workshop Activity: Sit ‘N Sew

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop In Chess

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stories at Palatine Park District - Maple Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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

Noche de Lotería Familiar

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

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

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

Photography 101: Photos for Impact

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings

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 otherwise noted.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Storytime
Ages 0 through 12 months:        
Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  
No Baby Storytime: 6/26, 7/24

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

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pasa por una manualidad sencilla para hacer juntos. Cada semana explore un tema diferente diseñado para fomentar la creatividad y la curiosidad de su niño.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Story Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:30pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Centers

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Help save lives and make a difference! Many patients and families count on your lifesaving blood donations year-round. Appointments are encouraged, but walkins are welcome. Ages 16 and up.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required