Upcoming Events

Engage your senses and stimulate learning with activities and simple crafts just right for teeny-tiny hands. Ages 1-3 with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

The first-floor Story Rooms are open to teens looking for a quiet place to study during finals week. Bring your snacks and visit the Reader Assistance Desk to get a de-stress kit.  While supplies last. Grades 9-12. Drop in.  ...

Learn routines that combine fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. Not only is Zumba fun, but it is easy to do. Come and see for yourself! Ages 14 and up. Wear athletic shoes. Sign up. Aprenda rutinas que combinan ritmos lentos y rápid...

Finals got you stressed? Join a yoga teacher for an hour of gentle yoga and relaxation. No experience necessary. Bring your own mat and dress comfortably.  Grades 9 - 12. Drop in.  ...

Radium Girls by Kate Moore The true story of hundreds of women who were exposed to radium while working factory jobs and their battle for workers’ rights. Available April 15 ...

Drop in to talk with a representative from State Representative Tom Morrison's office. Ask about the State Representative's positions on bills and issues, or share your own opinions with the representative. Get help and information on navigating stat...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us. Programs within the same week will feature the same stories. Ages 3 through 5 with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us. Programs within the same week will feature the same stories. Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

The first-floor Story Rooms are open to teens looking for a quiet place to study during finals week. Bring your snacks and visit the Reader Assistance Desk to get a de-stress kit.  While supplies last. Grades 9-12. Drop in.  ...

Bring out your creative side by designing a mini spring terrarium to decorate your home! Ages 14 and up. Valid district cardholders only. Sign up. ...

Professional organizer Beth Randall shares tips on how to have your best garage sale yet. ...

All meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Rennack/McElroy Room of the Main Library located at 700 N. North Ct., Palatine, IL 60067 unless otherwise noted. View meeting documents.  ...

We are starting a new anthology! Copies of Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions are available for $25 at the second-floor Reference desk. Some copies are available for check-out with your library card. Join the group anytime; we welcom...

Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is a risk. Simon has to find a away...

Just in time for the best biking weather! Join a bicycling expert to learn how to tune up your bicycle using tools available through Palatine Library. Held offsite at Journeys HOPE Day Center, 1140 East Northwest Highway, Palatine. Dro...

The first-floor Story Rooms are open to teens looking for a quiet place to study during finals week. Bring your snacks and visit the Reader Assistance Desk to get a de-stress kit.  While supplies last. Grades 9-12. Drop in.  ...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us. Programs within the same week will feature the same stories. Ages Birth through 5 with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

Learn tips on organizing your genealogical research.   ...

Introduce your baby to the love of reading with lap-time rhymes, stories, and songs. Ages Birth through 12 months with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

The first-floor Story Rooms are open to teens looking for a quiet place to study during finals week. Bring your snacks and visit the Reader Assistance Desk to get a de-stress kit.  While supplies last. Grades 9-12. Drop in.  ...

This class covers the basics of Facebook, including how people use it to keep in touch with friends and family. ...

In this fast-paced world, we all seek greater peace, calmness, and centeredness. Join Zelma Chamberlain, M. Ed., during National Meditation Month in this engaging lecture on the benefits of meditation with a short practice session.  ...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us. Programs within the same week will feature the same stories. Ages 3 through 5 with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us. Programs within the same week will feature the same stories. Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

Make a sun-catcher with glass beads and fishing line. All supplies provided. Valid District cardholders only. ...

Children ages 1 through preschool are invited to attend storytime. Parents or caregivers must remain with their child. Niños de 1 año hasta preescolares están invitados asistir a la hora de cuentos. Los papas o persona de cuido tiene que estar pre...

Children ages 1 through preschool are invited to attend storytime. Parents or caregivers must remain with their child. Niños de 1 año hasta preescolares están invitados asistir a la hora de cuentos. Los papas o persona de cuido tiene que estar pre...