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
Program Type
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Curbside Pickup

Thursday, March 12, 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

Dungeons and Dragons One Shots

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in an exciting role-playing adventure! Pick your role and set out on a standalone quest with a merry band of adventurers in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners welcome.

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

Photo Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

A club for all skill levels to share tips, join photo challenges, give critiques, and meet up on local photo tours. Drop in.

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

Path to Citizenship

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

Attend this session to learn about the requirements for the citizenship test.  Sign up begins 2/12.  Presented: Zoom.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, March 13, 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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, March 13, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Breakfast Bingo

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Roll out of bed and spend Saturday morning playing bingo with your family. Breakfast snacks will be provided. 
For families. All ages. Sign up begins 2/28.

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

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 "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.

Upcoming
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

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