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Bookmark Design Contest

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, March 20, 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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, March 21, 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.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, March 21, 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.

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

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 23, 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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

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 / Arte en Posavasos

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road 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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Middle School Craft Crew

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Spend some time crafting in the Workshop. This month's craft is DIY bracelets. Invite a friend!
Grades 6-8. Sign up begins 3/9.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Representative Nabeela Syed Office Hours

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Grounds at Main Library

Stop by the lobby to talk to the office of State Representative Nabeela Syed 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

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Busy Bugs

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Learn about different insects with a short storytime followed by hands on activities and crafts. Ages 3-6. Sign up begins 3/10

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Assistance Drop-In Hours

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Have a question about your new device? Do you just want to get better with your old one? Stop by to chat with a librarian who is ready to answer your basic technology questions. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

The Epic Harmonica Medley Show

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Enjoy this entertaining and engaging performance by Nashville performer, Bryn Scott-Grimes, as he plays a lively medley of popular songs on harmonica and guitar. All ages. Tickets available 3/10.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Kids! Show your love of books by designing an original bookmark.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Unforgettable Science!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids

This engaging presentation from Discovery Center Museum combines experiments and investigations, making science fun and unforgettable for young minds. All ages. Tickets available 3/11.