Event List

Come in costume and party with Bluey with music, dancing and games. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date for Palatine cardholders only. 

The Harper College Theatre Department brings us the classic movie, The Shop Around the Corner, starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan. Stay for a preview of their upcoming play, She Loves Me, and a chance to get discounted tickets.

This fun illustrated lecture by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., looks at how Betty Crocker was invented, why her cookbook has endured, and what makes her so iconic. It’s perfect if you’re feeling like cooking up some nostalgia.

Join Brian Michalski on a trip around the world. He’ll take you through Portugal’s Azores Islands, explore Egyptian temples on the Nile, paraglide on Türkiye’s south coast, and motorbike the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam. Sign up begins 10/27.

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

Dive into the season’s sweet and savory offerings with indulgent, seasonal desserts, and pies. We’ll craft an apple pie tiramisu and a rich dulce de leche pumpkin pie, reimagining classic fall favorites for a unique twist.

Get ready to dance, sing, and help create music during Istvan’s interactive concert. All ages. Tickets are available 11/10 for Palatine cardholders only.

Kids can see dinosaur fossils, meet Ranger the T-Rex, and stay for fun dino activities in the Library. All ages. Tickets are available 11/12 for Palatine cardholders only. 

El grupo Pocket Circus mezcla el humor, la magia, acrobacia, malabares y música para ofrecer un espectáculo inolvidable. Para todas las edades.

Lollipop and Pals, a mother-daughter clown duo, create fun, family memories, lively music, and magic. All ages. Tickets are available 11/14 for Palatine cardholders only.

Traigan su cobija para disfrutar ver la película Coco.

Para todas las edades. Bocadillos serán proporcionados. Boletos estarán disponibles 14/11 solo para tarjetahabientes de Palatine. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) products are taking the world by storm. Look at the most discussed AI tech and speculate on the future implications of AI on the workplace and society. Sign up begins 1/7.

Join the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for a session on the general financial aid process for college including the FAFSA, insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay fo

Mike Gershbein of VerySmartPeople shows you how to scan and clean up your photos and offers you storage and organization tips. Sign up Begins 2/4.

This session is designed specifically for parents to learn how they can actively support their high school students, starting as early as freshman year, in navigating the college process with confidence.