Memorial Day Hours

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

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, August 8, 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.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, August 9, 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.

Candy Land Toddler Sensory Play

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Engage your senses and stimulate learning with activities loosely connected to the board game Candy Land. Dress for messy fun. Allergens may be present. Ages 2 – 4. Drop in.

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

Photography Open Lab

Saturday, August 9, 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, August 9, 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 11, 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, August 11, 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 "All Ages" group.

Science Madness

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us at the East Parking Lot for free play at STEAM activity stations provided by the Purple Me Green Science Truck. Purple Me Green will also have a rocket launch along with a physics lesson and an animal ambassador.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Level Up - Reading Reboot

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids

Learn new skills and review the old before the school year with a variety of games and puzzles. Activities focus on a different subject each week.  Ages 4 - 6. Drop-In.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop In Chess

Monday, August 11, 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 "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 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, August 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

Tuesday, August 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

DIY Italian Sodas

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Customize your own healthier alternative to soda pop. Allergens may be present. All ages. Sign up begins 7/29.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, August 13, 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 "Adults" group.

Crime Readers Book Group

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Good Bad Girl

by Alice Feeney 

When a baby is stolen from a stroller and someone at a nursing home is murdered, four women who distrust each other must investigate together. Available July 9.

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

Build Your Own Pokémon Deck

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Learn how to build a full card deck to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game against your friends then assemble a deck to take home! Grades 1 – 8. While supplies last. One deck per participant. Sign up begins 7/30.

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

Summer Tapas Recipes

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Kristyn helps us celebrate late summer with a tapas-style small bites class featuring fresh seasonal ingredients. Learn how to make Spanish-inspired appetizers perfect for casual gatherings.

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

Baby Storytime

Thursday, August 14, 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, August 14, 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, August 14, 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, August 14, 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.