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Resume Clinic

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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.

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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event

When to Worry: Recognizing Mental Health Red Flags

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library

Join OMNI's Clinical Director, Roy Eiermann, LCPC, to learn how to recognize the early warning signs of declining mental health, how to respond, and where to turn for help. Sign up begins 1/20.

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

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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

Bears Around The World

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Discover different kinds of bears and where in the world they live. Enjoy a storytime followed by hands-on activities. 
Ages 4-6. Sign up begins 1/21.

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

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Carol Leeson, librarian and avid crocheter, covers crochet basics in this two-part class. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 1/21 for both classes.

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

Crafty Kits

All Day
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up a simple craft to make at home with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. Whiles supplies last. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Footprint Art

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    
Thursday, February 5
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. 

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

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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 "Kids" group

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pasa por una manualidad sencilla para hacer juntos. Cada semana explore un tema diferente diseñado para fomentar la creatividad y la curiosidad de su niño.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Footprint Art

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    

Thursday, February 5
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

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

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 6:30pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Stop by to make a simple craft together. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity.

Ages 3 – 7. While supplies last. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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

Quiet Reading Group

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Reading Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Join other like-minded individuals for an evening of silent reading together at the Library and enjoy the view over the pond. Sign up begins 1 /22.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, February 6, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

By the Fire We Carry  

by Rebecca Nagle  

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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 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 "Adults" group

Cricut Activity: Gratitude Journal

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own decals to decorate a gratitude journal cover. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed. Sign up begins 1/23.

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

Cricut Activity: Gratitude Journal

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own decals to decorate a gratitude journal cover. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed. Sign up begins 1/23.

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

Teen After Hours

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out with friends at this exclusive after-hours event including a sour candy taste-test, games, and more! Allergens may be present. Grades 6 - 12. Sign up begins 1 /23.

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

Meet Pete the Cat

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Groove on over to the library for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Participate in a scavenger hunt, create a fun craft, and meet the famous feline, Pete the Cat.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Footprint Art

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. 
Thursday, February 5

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, February 7, 2026 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