Parking Garage Closed Starting Monday, September 15

The underground parking garage will be closed starting Monday, September 15 through the week. The recently poured concrete had to cure for 30 days and now needs to be sealed with a protective coating. Please use the east and west parking lots of the Main Library.

Library Closed: Friday, September 26 for Staff Day

All Library locations are closed Friday, September 26, for a staff development day. 

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Istvan and His Imaginary Band

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

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.

T-Rexplorers

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Kids can see dinosaur fossils, meet Ranger the T-Rex, and stay for fun dino activities in the Library. All ages. Tickets are available 11/12 for Palatine cardholders only. 

Planet Circus - Rand Road

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

El grupo Pocket Circus mezcla el humor, la magia, acrobacia, malabares y música para ofrecer un espectáculo inolvidable. Para todas las edades.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Lollipop and Pals - North Hoffman

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Lollipop and Pals, a mother-daughter clown duo, create fun, family memories, lively music, and magic. All ages. Tickets are available 11/14 for Palatine cardholders only.

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

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Traigan su cobija para disfrutar ver la película Coco.

Para todas las edades. Bocadillos serán proporcionados. Boletos estarán disponibles 14/11 solo para tarjetahabientes de Palatine. 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Christmas Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year's Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Staff Development Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Easter

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing