Event List

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

Get ready for the ultimate comfort food experience, perfect for cozy nights and game-day weekends! In this class, you'll learn to make crave-worthy sandwiches like Nashville Hot Chicken, a classic Patty Melt, and a bold, Cuban Sandwich.

Arlo Harmon Esq., Associate Attorney at Andrew Szocka, P.C., presents an informative session on wills, trusts, and estate planning. Learn about different ways to protect your legacy for future generations. Sign up begins 8/20.

Chef Stacy Conway presents quick and easy recipes for your crock-pot or instant pot. Sign up begins 9/10. For Palatine cardholders only.

Watch an authentic Mexican folk-dance performance by Ballet Folklorico de Chicago, a non-profit organization that aims to preserve cultural traditions for future generations. All ages. Sign up begins 9/13.

Joyce Haworth presents on one of the strangest and most painful episodes in American history. In 1692, a group of teenage girls began having bizarre fits and claimed that witches in the community were persecuting them.

Learn about the online genealogy resources available at the library and on the internet. Sign up begins 9/24. Presented: Zoom

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as they welcome fall and wait for the harvest moon. All ages. Tickets are available 9/29 for Palatine cardholders only.

Celebrate the harvest season with comforting dishes that highlight fall’s rich flavors. In this class, we’ll make a creamy squash gratin and a spiced pear and cranberry crisp, combining savory and sweet for the ultimate fall-inspired meal.

Joe Wiegand portrays Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Rider president, in a performance endorsed by the Theodore Roosevelt Congressionally Chartered Association of Oyster Bay.

Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by renowned re-enactor Kevin Wood, relates the history of the United States during his time, from his childhood on the frontier to the turbulent years from 1854 to 1865 which nearly destroyed our young nation but instead

Experience Lakota culture through a performance in which Starr Chief Eagle uses dancing with 22 hoops to demonstrate the history and stories of her people. Her dream is to restore and maintain Native American culture through art, dance, and song.

Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu. 

Join representatives from the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) as they discuss youth mental health for family members of middle and high school students, covering warning signs, key facts, communication tips, and collaboration with scho

Flying Fox Conservation presents live fruit bats. Experience their gentle nature up close and learn about where bats live, what they eat, and the vital contribution they make to the ecosystem. All Ages. Sign up begins 10/15.

Come in costume and party with Bluey with music, dancing and games. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. 

Come in costume and party with Bluey with music, dancing and games. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. 

The Harper College Theatre Department brings us the classic movie, The Shop Around the Corner, starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan. Stay for a preview of their upcoming play, She Loves Me, and a chance to get discounted tickets.

This fun illustrated lecture by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., looks at how Betty Crocker was invented, why her cookbook has endured, and what makes her so iconic. It’s perfect if you’re feeling like cooking up some nostalgia.

Join Brian Michalski on a trip around the world. He’ll take you through Portugal’s Azores Islands, explore Egyptian temples on the Nile, paraglide on Türkiye’s south coast, and motorbike the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam. Sign up begins 10/27.

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

Dive into the season’s sweet and savory offerings with indulgent, seasonal desserts, and pies. We’ll craft an apple pie tiramisu and a rich dulce de leche pumpkin pie, reimagining classic fall favorites for a unique twist.