Library Closed Monday, February 23 for Staff Development Day

All Library locations are closed Monday, February 23, for a Staff Development Day. Extended access is unavailable at the Branches on Monday, February 23.

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Staff Development Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
This event is in the "Kids" group

Brush, Floss, Smile!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month by joining a local dentist as she teaches the proper way to brush and care for your teeth using fun games, books, and a craft. K – 3. Sign up 2/10.

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

ILP A Chilling Evening

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a conversation with witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. Stine. Presented: Zoom

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare Basics and You

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, 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 2/11. Presented: Zoom.

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

Safety Net: Online Security

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Feel empowered to navigate the digital world safely and confidently. Learn practical steps to secure your technology and protect yourself from cyber threats like ransomware and social engineering. Sign up begins 02/18.

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

This is Really War

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Emily Lucchesi, Ph.D. presents the story of twelve U.S. Navy Nurses who were taken prisoner of war in 1941 in the Philippines by the Empire of Japan.

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

Thai Harmony

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the harmony of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy that defines Thai cuisine. In this class, we’ll create dishes like Thai Basil Chicken with Coconut-Lime Jasmine Rice and finish with a refreshing Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.

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

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Industrious, irreverent, humble Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. His most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

The Epic Harmonica Medley Show

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Enjoy this entertaining and engaging performance by Nashville performer, Bryn Scott-Grimes, as he plays a lively medley of popular songs on harmonica and guitar. All ages. Tickets available 3/10.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Unforgettable Science!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids

This engaging presentation from Discovery Center Museum combines experiments and investigations, making science fun and unforgettable for young minds. All ages. Tickets available 3/11.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Unforgettable Science!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids

This engaging presentation from Discovery Center Museum combines experiments and investigations, making science fun and unforgettable for young minds. All ages. Tickets available 3/11.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Mystery of Nancy Drew

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Ninety years ago, a plucky detective stepped out of her blue roadster and into the hearts of readers. Nancy Drew proved that a strong heroine with style and bravery could win huge popularity.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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

LiTTLE LUNAS / LUNAS PEQUEÑAS

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get ready for the Luna Blues Machine! Join us for an unforgettable, high-energy musical journey that delivers a powerful bilingual performance that you won't want to miss.Tickets available 3/13 for Palatine cardholders only.

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

Wendy & DB Concert

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Grammy-nominated and Award winning Wendy and DB are pioneers of family blues music. Wendy and DB use folk-lore, finger-plays and songs with their high energy and immersive original kids music.

This event is in the "Adults" group

An Introduction to News Media LIteracy

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
In collaboration with Schaumburg Library, Dr. Michael A.
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Fabulous Fairy Tales Puppet Show

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Join Squint and Melly for a presentation of fun, fabulous fairy tales! All ages. Tickets available 3/20.

Easter

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group

Joyous Japan

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Japan is the only country among over 60 explored that left world traveler Brian Michalski heartbroken to leave.

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

Pasta e Dolce

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the art of handmade pasta with a bright, springtime twist.

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

Budgeting and Saving

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively tackle debt.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Buying a Home: The Basics

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Walking Chicago's Coast

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Michael McColly will share stories from his walk along the shoreline, from Rogers Park to Indiana Dunes National Park.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Retirement Reality

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

Virtual Event