Parking Garage Closed Starting Monday, September 15

The underground parking garage will be closed starting Monday, September 15 through the week. The recently poured concrete had to cure for 30 days and now needs to be sealed with a protective coating. Please use the east and west parking lots of the Main Library.

Library Closed: Friday, September 26 for Staff Day

All Library locations are closed Friday, September 26, for a staff development day. 

Event List

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Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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

Fall Flavors Reimagined

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Dive into the season’s sweet and savory offerings with indulgent, seasonal desserts, and pies. We’ll craft an apple pie tiramisu and a rich dulce de leche pumpkin pie, reimagining classic fall favorites for a unique twist.

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

Cricut: Create a Personalized Holiday Card

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. For Palatine cardholders only.

Inscripción inicia dos semanas antes de cada fecha. Solamente para tarjetahabientes de Palatine.

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

Cricut: Create a Personalized Holiday Card

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:45pm - 1:15pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. For Palatine cardholders only.

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

Cricut: Create a Personalized Holiday Card

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. For Palatine cardholders only.

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

Citizenship Class

Thursday, November 20, 2025 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, November 21, 2025 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

Roar-some Boredom Busters

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids

Monday, November 24 – Wednesday, November 26, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, November 28, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road 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 "Kids" group

Roar-some Boredom Busters

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids

Monday, November 24 – Wednesday, November 26, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, November 28, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Autumn Beaded Trees

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Combine embroidery and beading to create warm fall decor to hang in your home. Materials provided. Sign up begins 11/11.

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

Roar-some Boredom Busters

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids

Monday, November 24 – Wednesday, November 26, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, November 28, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 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 "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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. 

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, November 28, 2025 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

Roar-some Boredom Busters

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids

Monday, November 24 – Wednesday, November 26, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, November 28, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road 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 "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 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

Citizenship Class

Thursday, December 4, 2025 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, December 5, 2025 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.