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Cricut: Custom Bookmarks

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. For Palatine cardholders only.

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

Cricut: Custom Bookmarks

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. For Palatine cardholders only.

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

Cricut: Custom Bookmarks

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. For Palatine cardholders only.

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

Citizenship Class

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Prepare for your citizenship test in this small online group class that covers U.S. history and civics. Registrants must complete a phone interview to determine qualifications and then pick up the course textbook at the Information Desk.

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

Computer Basics

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Develop your computer skills in an increasingly online world. This session will cover getting online, using apps, managing documents, and more. Sign up begins 10/9.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, October 24, 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 Storytime

Friday, October 24, 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.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, October 25, 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.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, October 25, 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.

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

Toddler Storytime

Monday, October 27, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Nuestra Ofrenda

10/27/2025 @ 10:00am to 11/08/2025 @ 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch

Learn about the Day of the Dead by visiting our ofrenda. Do you have a picture of a  loved one who passed away and would like to share it?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, October 27, 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

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.

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

Halloween Storytime and Craft

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Halloween Storytime & Craft 
Tuesday, October 28, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, October 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.

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, October 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.

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

Fantasy Readers

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

The Will of the Many 

by James Islington 

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman 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 "Kids" group
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Beautiful Bats

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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.

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

Baby Halloween Storytime

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Halloween Storytime 
Thursday, October 30, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 
Dress your baby in a costume and come enjoy this seasonal storytime. 0-12 months. Sign-up begins 10/16.

Upcoming
Registration Required