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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Medicare Basics and You Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Virtual Program Type: Lectures & Performances Age Group: Adults Nancy Frenk from the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council gives a breakdown on Medicare from eligibility and enrollment to prescription drug plans and low-income assistance. Sign up begins 7/28. Presented: Zoom. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Virtual Event
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 View Details 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 View Details 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 View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Assistance Drop-In Hours Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Study Room 2A at Main Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Have a question about your new device? Do you just want to get better with your old one? Stop by to chat with a librarian who is ready to answer your basic technology questions. Drop in. View Details
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 View Details 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 View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group Stories at Salt Creek Park District - Twin Lakes Deck Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am In the Community Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Kids Wednesday, August 13, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. View Details Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room 1 at Main Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. Upcoming View Details 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. View Details
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 Girlby 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 View Details 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 View Details 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 Bilingual Storytime and Craft /Cuentacuentos y Manualidades en Bilingüe - Rand Road Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Rand Road Branch Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Disfruta de cuentos, rimas, canciones y manualidades en inglés y español.Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 30/7.Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft in English and Spanish. Upcoming View Details 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 Cooking instructor Kristyn Slick 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. Sign up begins 7/30. Upcoming View Details 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 StorytimeAges 0 through 12 months: Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. No Baby Storytime: 6/26, 7/24 Upcoming View Details 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 View Details 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. View Details
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. View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group Crafty Kids - North Hoffman Thursday, August 14, 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 View Details
This event is in the "Kids" group Friendship Bracelet Meet Up Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm Story Room B at Main Library Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Kids Hang out with friends and create colorful friendship bracelets. Ages 6 – 13. Sign up begins 7/31. Upcoming View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group Curbside Pickup Thursday, August 14, 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 View Details Registration Required