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Roar-some Boredom Busters

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids

Monday, November 24 – Wednesday, November 26, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, November 28, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Dinosaur Storytime

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 
Monday, November 24  
Friday, November 28 
All Ages: Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. 

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

Lollipop and Pals - North Hoffman

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Lollipop and Pals, a mother-daughter clown duo, create fun, family memories, lively music, and magic. All ages. Tickets are available 11/14 for Palatine cardholders only.

This event is in the "Kids" group
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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Movie at the Branch/ Película en la Sucursal - Rand Road

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Traigan su cobija para disfrutar ver la película Coco.

Para todas las edades. Bocadillos serán proporcionados. Boletos estarán disponibles 14/11 solo para tarjetahabientes de Palatine. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, November 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 "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, November 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 "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 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, December 1, 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

Sublimated Ornament Session

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Get hands-on assistance creating a sublimated ornament from the holiday menu. Materials provided. Limit 1 per person. Sign up begins 11/17.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Representative Nabeela Syed Office Hours

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Grounds at Main Library

Stop by the lobby to talk to the office of State Representative Nabeela Syed to learn more about resources they can provide to the community and ask them your questions. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 through 5:     
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    
 

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, December 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

Tuesday, December 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 "Adults" group

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Career counselor Fred Ettinger presents strategies for creating a resume in today’s market followed by a one-on-one review of your resume with tips for improvement. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Christmas on State Street

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

For decades, winter in Chicago meant a trip or two to see the large department stores that went all out for Christmas. This illustrated talk by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., traces the history of Christmas celebrations on State Street.

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

ESL Read Together

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

Develop your English reading skills in a welcoming environment by reading The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown together. Copies available at the Information Desk. Sign up once for all six sessions.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, December 3, 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

Crafty Kits

All Day
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up a simple craft to make at home with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. Whiles supplies last. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 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.  
 

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

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, December 4, 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, December 4, 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 - North Hoffman

Thursday, December 4, 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, December 4, 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