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Event List

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Curbside Pickup

Thursday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, May 14, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Centers

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Help save lives and make a difference! Many patients and families count on your lifesaving blood donations year-round. Ages 16 and up. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, May 14, 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

Dungeons and Dragons One Shots

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in an exciting role-playing adventure! Pick your role and set out on a standalone quest with a merry band of

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

Photo Club

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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

Citizenship Class

Thursday, May 14, 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 "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, May 15, 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

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
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 5/1.

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

Coaster Art

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for pouring coaster art and get creative with the whole family! All ages. Sign up begins 5/1.

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

Cricut Activity: Nature Bracelets

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
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 5/1.

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

Baby Singalong

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Singalong
Thursday, May 14, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. 
Saturday, May 16, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, May 16, 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, May 16, 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 18, 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

Finals Study Break Sessions: Fuel Your Brain

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Make a snack while taking a break from studying for finals. Grades 9 - 12. Allergens may be present. Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Finals Study Break Sessions: Therapy Dogs

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Need a break from studying for finals? Drop into our session with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs for some canine support. Grades 9 - 12. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Evening Book Group

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown.

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, May 19, 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

Tuesday, May 19, 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, May 19, 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

Babel On with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a conversation with R.F. Kuang. Her genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Sign up open now. Presented: Zoom

Virtual Event