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I Spy... at the Library (Under the Tree)

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

Can you find all of the winter items hidden in our display case? All ages.

gingerbread house

Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Decorate a gingerbread house with your family. One kit per family. Limit five people per group. 
Ages 4 and up. One kit per family. Limit five people per group. Sign up begins 12/3 for Palatine cardholders only.

Full
Registration Required
gingerbread house

Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Decorate a gingerbread house with your family. One kit per family. Limit five people per group.  

Full
Registration Required

Crafty Kits

All Day
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up a simple craft to make at home with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. Whiles supplies last. Drop in.

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, December 18, 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

3 clay snowmen

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

12/19/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/23/2025 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

December 19 - January 4
Create your own snowy scene using air-dry clay and your imagination! All ages. 

yeti to party image

Yeti Family Bingo

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Who's YETI to party?? Grab the family and come play some yeti-themed bingo. 
Sign up begins 12/8 for Palatine cardholders only. All ages. Caregiver required for children under 9 years old.

Waitlist
Registration Required
yeti to party image

Yeti Family Bingo

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Who's YETI to party?? Grab the family and come play some yeti-themed bingo. 
Sign up begins 12/8 for Palatine cardholders only. All ages. Caregiver required for children under 9 years old.

Open
Registration Required

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Aprenda a jugar la lotería, un juego azar tradicional que se juega a través de México parecido a BINGO con fotos.

Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 8/12.

Full
Registration Required

Christmas Eve

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Christmas Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

I Spy... at the Library (Under the Tree)

12/26/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/30/2025 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

Can you find all of the winter items hidden in our display case? All ages.

3 clay snowmen

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

12/26/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/31/2025 @ 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

December 19 - January 4
Create your own snowy scene using air-dry clay and your imagination! All ages. 

Winter Minute-to-Win-It - North Hoffman

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

Freeze out the competition in fun winter mini games. Ages 4 and up. Sign up begins 12/15.

Open
Registration Required

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & Craft

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & Craft
Tuesday, December 30
Ring in the new year with a scavenger hunt and a festive craft. Stop by the Youth and Teen Services area. 

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & Craft

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & Craft
Wednesday, December 31
Ring in the new year with a scavenger hunt and a festive craft. Stop by the Youth and Teen Services area. 

New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year's Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
3 clay snowmen

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/04/2026 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

December 19 - January 4
Create your own snowy scene using air-dry clay and your imagination! All ages. 

I Spy... at the Library (Snow Much Fun)

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 12:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

Can you find all of the winter items hidden in our display case? All ages.

mini bullet journal

Tween DIY Kits

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Try out a new take-home craft each month. Pick up supplies at the Youth and Teen Desk. One per person per month. Grades 4-8. While supplies last.

January: Mini Bullet Journal

February: Shrinky Dink Heart

Hot Cocoa Bar

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Warm up with a customized cup of cocoa and family activities. 
While supplies last. All ages. Allergens may be present. Drop in.

Crafty Kits

All Day
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Pick up a simple craft to make at home with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. Whiles supplies last. Drop in.