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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Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, October 6, 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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, October 7, 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 "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, October 7, 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

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Career counselor Fred Ettinger presents strategies for creating a resume in today’s market followed by a one-on-one review of your resume with tips for improvement. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut: Custom Bookmarks

Wednesday, October 8, 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.

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

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut: Custom Bookmarks

Wednesday, October 8, 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

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, October 8, 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, October 8, 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

Cricut: Custom Bookmarks

Wednesday, October 8, 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

Crime Readers Book Group

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

The House in the Pines 

by Ana Reyes 

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

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Carol Leeson, librarian and avid crocheter, covers crochet basics in this two-part class. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 9/24 for both classes.

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

Finding your Roots Online

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Learn about the online genealogy resources available at the library and on the internet. Sign up begins 9/24. Presented: Zoom

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

Baby Storytime

Thursday, October 9, 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, October 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 "Kids" group

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, October 9, 2025 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

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Story Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. 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 "Kids" group

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, October 9, 2025 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 with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity.

Ages 3 – 7. While supplies last. Available at all Branches. Drop in

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, October 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

Citizenship Class

Thursday, October 9, 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, October 10, 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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, October 10, 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 "Adults" group

Workshop Activity: Sit ‘N Sew

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Join our sewing club and regularly meet fellow makers, share skills, and get to know more about fiber arts including crochet, knitting, and quilting. Drop in.