Library Closed Monday, February 23 for Staff Development Day

All Library locations are closed Monday, February 23, for a Staff Development Day.

Event List

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Big Trucks Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a short storytime followed by hands-on activities. Ages 2 – 6. Sign up begins 4/16. 
 

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

Citizenship Class

Thursday, April 30, 2026 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 "All Ages" group

Hundred Acre Wood Scavenger Hunt

All Day 5/1 - 5/22
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with us! Complete the scavenger hunt and turn it in for a prize sweeter than honey.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

By 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan is living the American woman's dream. She has a husband, three children, a station wagon, and a home in Concordia—an exclusive suburb. So why doesn't it feel like enough?

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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 North 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, May 2, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Stop by the Main Library to get a free comic. 
Available starting at 1:00 p.m. While supplies last. One comic per person. All ages.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, May 2, 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 "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 North 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Pop-Up Portrait Studio

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 1D at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us to get a professional headshot or a family portrait taken. Sign up begins 4/20.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 through 5:     
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    
 

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, May 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

Afternoon Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 – 5 
First Tuesday of the month
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
March 3
April 7
May 5


 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Cricut: Spring Pots

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
North Hoffman Branch

Materials Provided. Sign-up begins 4/21. For Palatine cardholders only.

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, May 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

Cricut: Spring Pots

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
North Hoffman Branch

Materials Provided. Sign-up begins 4/21. For Palatine cardholders only.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Cricut: Spring Pots

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
North Hoffman Branch

Materials Provided. Sign-up begins 4/21. For Palatine cardholders only.

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

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 5, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Story Room AB 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 "Adults" group

Bird Watching

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In the Community
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

An expert birdwatcher from Red Hill Birding will guide you through Deer Grove East Forest Preserve. Your guide will

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, May 6, 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 "Adults" group

French Flavors for Spring

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event