Underground Parking Garage Closed August 4 through August 11

The underground parking garage will be closed Monday, August 4, through Monday, August 11, due to a project requiring the replacement of drains and the pouring of concrete at the front entrance of the Upper Level Parking Garage. Please utilize the outside lots.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Event List

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Age Group
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Library Branch

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Genealogy Group

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Join others interested in genealogy for a session of sharing tips and learning about new research tools. Presented: Zoom

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, September 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Blue Sisters 

by Coco Mellors 

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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB 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 "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, September 6, 2025 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Saturday Morning Cartoons and Cereal Bar

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Take our magically delicious Cereal Mascot Challenge, then make your morning g-r-r-reat with classic cartoons and a customized cereal mix. Pajamas encouraged. All ages. Allergens may be present. Drop in. While supplies last.

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

My Neighborhood, My Story: Celebrating Art & Community Showcase

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Celebrate our neighborhood creatives and their stories showcased through the photography submitted for display at Palatine Library all September. Sign up begins 8/23.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, September 6, 2025 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, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB 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 "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, September 8, 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 "Adults" group

Spice Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Pick up a kit with a featured spice and try a new recipe at home. Supplies are limited. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Embroidery of Mexico

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the rich history of embroidery styles from different parts of Mexico and how they have changed over time. Sign up begins 8/25.

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

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.

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

Fall Storytime at Palatine Park District - Maple Park

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Fall Storytime at Palatine Park District 
Tuesday, September 9, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.   
Thursday, September 11, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.    

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Tech Assistance Drop-In Hours

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2A at Main Library
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 "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, September 10, 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 "Adults" group

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Develop your English reading skills in a welcoming environment by reading The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown together. Copies available at the Information Desk. Sign up once for all six sessions.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, September 10, 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

Crime Readers Book Group

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) 

by Jesse Q. Sutanto 

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

Brownie Wise

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Historian and actress Leslie Goddard portrays Brownie Wise, a single mother from the 1950s who became a saleswoman in charge of a force of housewives whose home parties helped Tupperware skyrocket to success.

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

Overcoming Brickwalls in Eastern European Research

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Researching Eastern European ancestors can be challenging. Through sample case studies, you’ll learn about lesser utilized research tactics, useful repositories, and key resources to find your elusive Eastern European ancestors.

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

Baby Storytime

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B 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.  
No Baby Storytime: 9/18, 10/30, 11/6, 11/27

Upcoming
Registration Required