Rand Road Branch Closed

Rand Road Library will be closed today, Wednesday, December 17. Please visit our other locations.

La biblioteca de Rand Road estará cerrada hoy, miércoles 17 de diciembre. Por favor, visite nuestras otras sucursales. 

Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
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This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 6, 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 "Adults" group

Cricut Activity: Nature Bracelets

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Make a layered faux-leather bracelet with a nature-inspired design using Cricut. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 3/23.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 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, April 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
This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

NEW: Preschool Storytime 
Ages 3 – 5 
First Tuesday of the month 
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.  

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, April 7, 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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, April 7, 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 "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, April 8, 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

Stitch ‘N Sew

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Already love to sew, quilt, and crochet or are just curious to try? Swap ideas, chat, and work on projects together. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Storytime
Ages 0 through 12 months:        
Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  
 

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

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, April 9, 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 - North Hoffman

Thursday, April 9, 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, April 9, 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

State Senator Darby Hills Office Hours

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library

Stop by the lobby to talk to the office of State Senator Darby Hills to learn more about resources they can provide to the community and ask them your questions. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Photo Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

A club for all skill levels to share tips, join photo challenges, give critiques, and meet up on local photo tours. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Class

Thursday, April 9, 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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, April 10, 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 "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, April 10, 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 "Adults" group

Galaxy Rings / Anillos de Galaxia- Rand Road

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn different wire and bead wrapping techniques to create your unique ring. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 3/27 for both classes.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, April 11, 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 "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, April 11, 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, April 13, 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 "Adults" group

Painted Pottery Vase

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Paint a vase brought to us by Clay Monet. Materials provided. Sign up begins 3/30.

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

Painted Pottery Vase

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Paint a vase brought to us by Clay Monet. Materials provided. Sign up begins 3/30.

Upcoming
Registration Required