Event List

Video games used to boost a bigger story, but now they are the story. Join film critic Collin Souter and podcast host Erik Childress as they explore how gaming narratives evolved and maybe lost something along the way.

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.

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.

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.

Heather Coughlin from Pure Bloom Flowers shares her top secrets and a live demonstration on creating gorgeous vase arrangements. Bring a small vase to practice the design hacks yourself after the presentation. Flowers provided.

Explore records, sites and societies helpful for researching Czechs, Slovaks, Hungarians, ancestral villages, and nearby populations. Techniques that apply to anyone with old-world ancestors who came to the U.S.

Chef Susan Maddox features her favorite fruits and vegetables from gardens and farmers’ markets available in the late summer months. Discover fun summer dishes along with techniques and tricks to make your time in the kitchen easy and fun.

Celebrate our neighborhood creatives and their stories showcased through the photography submitted for display at Palatine Library all September. Sign up begins 8/23.

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.

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

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

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.

Get ready to dance, sing, and help create music during Istvan’s interactive concert. All ages. Tickets are available 11/10 for Palatine cardholders only.