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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Age Group
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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 3, 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, March 3, 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, March 3, 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, March 3, 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

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, March 3, 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, March 3, 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, March 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 North 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

Cricut: Personalized Tumblers / Cricut: Vasos Personalizados

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Materials provided. Sign-up begins 2/18. For Palatine cardholders only.

Materiales serán provistos. El registro comienza 18/2. Solamente para tarjetahabientes de Palatine.

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

Cricut: Personalized Tumblers / Cricut: Vasos Personalizados

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Materials provided. Sign-up begins 2/18. For Palatine cardholders only.

Materiales serán provistos. El registro comienza 18/2. Solamente para tarjetahabientes de Palatine.

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

Safety Net: Online Security

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Feel empowered to navigate the digital world safely and confidently. Learn practical steps to secure your technology and protect yourself from cyber threats like ransomware and social engineering. Sign up begins 02/18.

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

Cricut: Personalized Tumblers / Cricut: Vasos Personalizados

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Materials provided. Sign-up begins 2/18. For Palatine cardholders only.

Materiales serán provistos. El registro comienza 18/2. Solamente para tarjetahabientes de Palatine.

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

Crafty Kits

All Day
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up a simple craft to make at home with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. Whiles supplies last. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, March 5, 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, March 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

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, March 5, 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 "Adults" group

Cricut: Personalized Tumblers / Cricut: Vasos Personalizados

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Materials provided. Sign-up begins 2/19. For Palatine cardholders only.

Materiales serán provistos. El registro comienza 19/2. Solamente para tarjetahabientes de Palatine.

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

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, March 5, 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 "Adults" group

Cricut: Personalized Tumblers / Cricut: Vasos Personalizados

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Materials provided. Sign-up begins 2/19. For Palatine cardholders only.

Materiales serán provistos. El registro comienza 19/2. Solamente para tarjetahabientes de Palatine.

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

Cricut: Personalized Tumblers / Cricut: Vasos Personalizados

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Materials provided. Sign-up begins 2/19. For Palatine cardholders only.

Materiales serán provistos. El registro comienza 19/2. Solamente para tarjetahabientes de Palatine.

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

Curbside Pickup

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

Genealogy Assistance Open Hours

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Have a question about genealogy resources at the Library? Do you want to know how to navigate our online databases and physical collection? Stop by to chat with a librarian who is ready to answer your basic genealogy questions. Drop in.

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

This is Really War

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Emily Lucchesi, Ph.D. presents the story of twelve U.S. Navy Nurses who were taken prisoner of war in 1941 in the Philippines by the Empire of Japan.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, March 6, 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 "Adults" group

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

When Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, she's mistaken for one of the wedding people, but she's actually the only guest who isn't here for the big event.

Open
Registration Required