Library Closed Monday, February 23 for Staff Development Day

All Library locations are closed Monday, February 23, for a Staff Development Day.

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Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, March 27, 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 27, 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 "Adults" group

Laser Activity: Stencils

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to design and cut a simple reusable stencil for journaling, sewing, painting, or baking with the laser cutter. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 3/13.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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LiTTLE LUNAS / LUNAS PEQUEÑAS

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get ready for the Luna Blues Machine! Join us for an unforgettable, high-energy musical journey that delivers a powerful bilingual performance that you won't want to miss.Tickets available 3/13 for Palatine cardholders only.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Wendy & DB Concert

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Grammy-nominated and Award winning Wendy and DB are pioneers of family blues music. Wendy and DB use folk-lore, finger-plays and songs with their high energy and immersive original kids music.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Drop-in LEGO

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Show off your brick building skills with this fun activity. Join other LEGO fans to share ideas and build freely.
Ages 5 and up. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Laser Activity: Stencils

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to design and cut a simple reusable stencil for journaling, sewing, painting, or baking with the laser cutter. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 3/13.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, March 28, 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

Saturday, March 28, 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 30, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Designing in TinkerCAD

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online software, to model your own designs that can be used on the 3D Printer. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 3/16.

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

Designing in TinkerCAD

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

Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online software, to model your own designs that can be used on the 3D Printer. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 3/16.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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

Tween and Teen Service Project: Puzzle Books

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Help brighten someone's day by assembling and decorating puzzle books for Elderwerks, a local group that serves senior citizens.

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

An Introduction to News Media LIteracy

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
In collaboration with Schaumburg Library, Dr. Michael A.
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Grab 'n Go Kit: Macrame Star Keychain

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens

Bored? Grab a craft kit from the Teen Space while supplies last. Grades 6-12. Drop In.

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

Poem in Your Pocket

04/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/30/2026 @ 9:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate National Poetry Month with hand-picked words of courage, encouragement, and hope. Take home a poem from the basket in the cafe area. All ages. Drop in.

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

poeTREE

04/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/30/2026 @ 9:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate National Poetry Month by viewing our poeTREE, a display of original poems written by local poets. All ages. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Story Room AB 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

Illinois State Treasurer ICash Program

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library

Stop by the lobby to meet with representatives from the Illinois State Treasurer ICash Program and learn more about the resources and services they provide. Drop-in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, April 1, 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.