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Curbside Pickup

Thursday, June 26, 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.

Open
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

Movies at the Branch/ Película en la Sucursal - Rand Road

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Traigan su cobija para disfrutar ver la película The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Básicos del Internet

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Aprende como navegar el internet. Encuentra noticias, busca trabajo, y vaya a compras, todo en línea. Regístrese a partir del 12/6. Presented in Spanish only.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you currently navigating a 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

Toddler Obstacle Course

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Toddler Obstacle Course 
Friday, June 27
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Obstacle Course

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Toddler Obstacle Course 
Friday, June 27
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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

Toddler Obstacle Course

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Toddler Obstacle Course 
Friday, June 27
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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

Photography Open Lab

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Hans Klemmer lends advice and critiques for your work including helping you learn how to use your camera, tips for participating in the community project, and more. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, June 28, 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.

Open
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

Unlazy River - North Hoffman

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Grab a pool float for a scenic summer walk complete with lawn games and splashy fun.

All ages. Inflatables provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Sign up begins 6/14.

Open
Registration Required

Sustainability Fair

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library

Learn about environmental sustainability, connect with local organizations, and explore “green” solutions through interactive activities. Donate bread tags and household alkaline and lithium batteries for recycling. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, June 28, 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.

Open
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

Pride Fair

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate the joy of Pride with information and swag, help us create a community mural, and sing your heart out with karaoke! Attend the fair and enter in a drawing to win a special prize. 

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

Pride Fair Karaoke

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come as a group or on your own to test your knowledge of LGBTQIA+ facts with fun trivia. The top four winners get a fabulous prize (and bragging rights)! Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB 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.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, June 30, 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

Watercolor Collage

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Create a landscape with watercolor and fabric scraps. Materials provided. Sign up begins 6/16.

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

Watercolor Collage

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Create a landscape with watercolor and fabric scraps. Materials provided. Sign up begins 6/16.

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

Watercolor Collage

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Create a landscape with watercolor and fabric scraps. Materials provided. Sign up begins 6/16.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 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

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

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

Shadow Puppet Show

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Welcome Matt Sandbank for a hilarious shadow puppet show like no other.

All ages. Tickets available for pick up only at the Main branch, Youth and Teen Services desk starting 6/17. For Palatine cardholders only.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

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

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

Open
Registration Required