Library Closed through April 30

Due to the extended Governor’s stay-at-home order, all Palatine Public Library District facilities will remain closed through April 30. Please do not return your Library materials until the Library reopens. There will not be any late penalties. Watch the website and social media for updates.

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Social Media for Business

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
Learn how to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more to promote your business. Mike Gershbein from Very Smart People shows you how to choose the best site for you and the steps to get started. ...

The Great Navy War Birds of Lake Michigan

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Program Type on Public Calendar: Lectures & Performances
Event Description:
Taras Lyssenko's firsthand account of the many years of marine exploration and aircraft recovery in Lake Michigan ...

SCORE Entrepreneur Mentoring

5:00am - 8:00am
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
Do you have a business question? SCORE’s experienced business mentors provide advice on every aspect of business planning, start-up, management, and growth. To schedule a one-hour appointment, visit www.score.org/find-mentor. ...

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Storytimes
Event Description:
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. ...

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Storytimes
Event Description:
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. ...

Resume Clinic

6:00pm - 8:45pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
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 improving. ...

CANCELLED Delectable Polish Desserts

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: North Hoffman Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
Learn how to make delicious Polish desserts alongside Chef Kristyn Slick. Be sure to bring your sweet tooth! Valid district cardholders only. Ages 14 and up. Sign-up.  ...

Chair Yoga

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
Explore gentle postures, breath work, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen.Valid District cardholders only. ...

Crime Readers Book Discussion

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Discussions
Event Description:
The Widows by Jess Montgomery Vowing revenge against her sheriff husband's killers in 1924 Ohio, Lily offers help to a fellow widow and uncovers dangerous evidence revealing her husband's corrupt secret life and the complexities that triggered his...

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Storytimes
Event Description:
Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us. Programs within the same week will feature the same stories. Birth through 5 with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

Let's Play Chess

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type on Public Calendar: Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
Learn the game of chess under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. All skill levels welcome. Ages 5 – 13. Sign up. ...

Excel Basics

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
Navigate and format a spreadsheet, enter basic formulas and functions, and create a basic chart. ...

Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Storytimes
Event Description:
Introduce your baby to the love of reading with lap-time rhymes, stories, and songs. Birth through 12 months with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

Drop-in Craft

10:00am - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Games & Activities
Event Description:
Spark your child's creativity by making a simple craft together. ...

Census Open Lab/Laboratorio abierto del Censo

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
Get help filling out your form for the U.S. Census. Staff are available to assist with the process. If you can't attend any of these dates, set up and alternate time by visiting palatinelibrary.org/services/appointments and mention the U.S. Census wi...

Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Earth Day-CANCELLED

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Lectures & Performances
Event Description:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Author Arthur Melville Pearson presents the story of convservation hero George Fell, pioneer of organizations protecting native plants, woodlands, and wetlands in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. ...

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Storytimes
Event Description:
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. ...

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Storytimes
Event Description:
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. ...

Chemical Reactions

11:00am - 11:45am
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Program Type on Public Calendar: Games & Activities
Event Description:
Have fun with science as Scott Douglas from Discover Science does chemistry experiments with help from the audience. Recommended for grades 1 and up. Tickets available April 3 for valid District cardholders ...

Oculus Virtual Reality Pop-up

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: North Hoffman Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Games & Activities
Event Description:
Please stop by and test out the Oculus VR headsets available for checkout! Ages 9-11 must have parental permission and supervision. ...

Drop in Craft

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: North Hoffman Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Games & Activities
Event Description:
Encourage your child’s creativity by making a simple craft together. All materials are provided for a different craft each date.  ...

Pixel Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type on Public Calendar: Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
Explore your creative side by creating fun pictures with small mosaic tiles. Grades 7 - 12. Sign up. ...

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Storytimes
Event Description:
Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us. Programs within the same week will feature the same stories. Birth through 5 with parent/caregiver. Drop in. ...

Let’s Explore: Recycling

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: North Hoffman Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Storytimes
Event Description:
Reuse, reduce, & recycle! Celebrate Earth day by learning all about the three R’s, and create a cool project using recycled materials! All ages. ...

Cutting The Cable

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type on Public Calendar: Classes & Workshops
Event Description:
Tired of paying an outrageous cable bill each month? Find out how to watch your favorite movies and shows on the Internet.  ...