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Make Ahead Meals

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Stacy Conway shows us how planning ahead, from grocery shopping, to prep cooking, is the key to making mealtime easy and delicious.

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mind Games

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Educator William Pack explores the different ways our brains trick us, how optical illusions work, why people fall for scams, and how we make choices that are influenced subconscio

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

History of the Palatine Public Library

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Join the Palatine Historical Society to learn the history of our Library as we unveil our new exhibit.    

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Picnic Perfection - Virtual

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to prepare a picnic-worthy meal with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Explore recipes for fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and portable desserts.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bonnie and Clyde

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Bonnie Parker was a poor waitress who daydreamed of adventure and true love. Clyde Barrow was the bold, passionate man for whom she would do anything even if it meant a life of cri

Required

Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Save It to the Cloud

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to back up your documents, music, and photos to online cloud solutions. Explore free and paid cloud storage options and useful strategies for safety and security. Sign up

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digitizing Those Precious Memories

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

With additional resources and handouts, learn the best ways to digitize your projects through scanning, archiving, and organizing.  Presented: Zoom 

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mastering Grilling Basics

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Explore basic grilling techniques with Kristyn Slick. Both vegetarian and omnivore options will be presented.

Required
Virtual Event
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.

Wildlife Spotlight - Coyotes

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

With props and pictures, learn all about coyotes, a very common and often misunderstood animal neighbor found throughout Cook County.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Focaccia Bread Art

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Transform simple focaccia into edible masterpieces with Kristyn Slick. From vegetable bouquets to herb-infused designs, discover how to turn your dough into delicious works of brea

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beat the Heat Recipes

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Heat keeping you out of the kitchen? Stacy Conway teaches us some recipes that will keep our kitchens cool, and our appetites satisfied.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Researching Hispanic Genealogy

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Discover the essential genealogy records of historically Spanish-speaking areas of the Americas. Become familiar with research strategies, translation tools, and online resources t

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

City of the Sun: History of the Ancient City of Cahokia

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Join us as a Cahokia Mounds Representative discusses the ancient City of Cahokia, a site in present day Illinois which was inhabited by Native Americans from 700-1400.  An anc

Required
Virtual Event

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community
Closing

New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 12:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community
Closing

New Year's Day

Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community
Closing