Event List

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.

Join us for an exclusive after-hours NERF battle at the library. You bring your NERF weapon of choice, we’ll bring the ammo and safety glasses. Grades 6 — 12. Snacks provided. Allergens may be present. Sign up begins 7/11.

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.

From bugs to reptiles, Crosstown Exotics has them all. These animal experts use an up-close animal experience to educate and entertain!

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Go as a River
by Shelley Read 

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.

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.

Prepárate para ser sorprendido por El Mago y sus alucinantes trucos de magia. 

Para todas las edades. Boletos estarán disponibles el 16/7 para tarjetahabientes de Palatine.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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

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.