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State Senator Darby Hills Office Hours

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Kids" group

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, March 19, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Thursday, March 19, 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

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, March 19, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bookmark Design Contest

Thursday, March 19, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Centers

Thursday, March 19, 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 "Adults" group

North Hoffman Book Discussion

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

The River Is Waiting
by Wally Lamb

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

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, March 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.

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

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

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

Industrious, irreverent, humble Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. His most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, March 20, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.