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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Curbside Pickup

Saturday, March 14, 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 "Teens" group

Tween and Teen Service Project: Spring Cards

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Help brighten someone's day by creating greeting cards for Elderwerks, a local group that serves senior citizens.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, March 14, 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 "Teens" group

March Snackness

03/15/2026 @ 12:00pm to 03/31/2026 @ 5:45pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Starting March 1, teens can fill out a bracket with what they think will be the winning snack! Visit the Teen Space each week to vote on your favorites. Teens who have chosen the winning snack in their bracket will win a personalized snack pack.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 16, 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.

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

Style Lab: Visible Mending and Embellishments

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Bring a friend and learn about a variety of repair hacks and visible mending on your own clothing. Come with clothing that could use an update.

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

St. Patrick's Day Storytime & Scavenger Hunt

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Dress in a bit o' green and join us for festive stories and a scavenger hunt. Ages 3 - 6. Sign-Up begins two weeks prior to each date. 
 

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

Monday Evening Book Group

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Reporter and member of the Cherokee Nation, Rebecca Nagle recounts the generations-long fight for tribal land and sovereignty in eastern Oklahoma.

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

St. Patrick's Day Storytime & Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Dress in a bit o' green and join us for festive stories and a scavenger hunt. Ages 3 - 6. Sign-Up begins two weeks prior to each date. 
 

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, March 17, 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 "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, March 17, 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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, March 17, 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

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings

All meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Rennack/McElroy Room of the Main Library located at 700 N. North Ct., Palatine IL 60067 unless otherwise noted.

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, March 18, 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 "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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

Thai Harmony

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the harmony of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy that defines Thai cuisine. In this class, we’ll create dishes like Thai Basil Chicken with Coconut-Lime Jasmine Rice and finish with a refreshing Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.

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

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Cover crochet basics in this two-part class led by Carol Leeson. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 3/4 for both classes.

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

Baby Storytime

Thursday, March 19, 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 19, 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

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

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 "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