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.

Mexican Bolero Toys

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the history of Bolero toys while you make your own. Materials provided. Sign up begins 7/14.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 through 5:     
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    
No Preschool Storytime: 6/10, 6/17, 7/15, 8/5

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, July 29, 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 "Adults" group.

North Hoffman Book Group

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Go as a River
by Shelley Read 

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

Teen Iron Chef

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens

Like to cook? Teens will compete in teams to create an appetizer, main course and dessert using secret ingredients. Who will win the title of Teen Iron Chef? Grades 6 — 12. Allergens may be present.

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, July 29, 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.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, July 30, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, July 31, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Design in Nomad Sculpt

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to use Nomad Sculpt, a free online software, to model your own designs that can be used on the 3D Printer. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 7/17.

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

Project SUN

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Let happiness shine and create a piece of artwork for our installation inspired by Jim Gill's lyrical children's book May There Always Be Sunshine.

All ages. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stories at Hoffman Estates Park District - Willow Park

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

Photography Open Lab

Friday, August 1, 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 "Kids" group.

Beyblades Tournament

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Let your favorite burstable Beyblade rip in this friendly competition for a chance to win a prize. After registering, check your email for official guidelines. Come to one session or both. No burstable Beyblade? No problem!

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

Getting Crafty: Book Box Dice Tower

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out with friends and make a fun project. Materials provided. Sign up begins 7/18.

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

Spanish Baby Storytime - Cuentacuentos para Bebés

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Bilingual Baby Storytime 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 
Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Presented in English and Spanish.


Cuentacuentos para Bebés
Sábado, 2 de agosto 10:00 a 10:30 a.m. 

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, August 2, 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, August 2, 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, August 4, 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