Library Closed – Reopening Dates

Due to the extended Governor’s stay-at-home order, all Palatine Public Library District facilities are currently closed.
 

All Library facilities will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. There will be no curbside pickup on July 4.

Reopening dates with limited hours and services: North Hoffman Branch opens June 29; Rand Road Branch open June 30; Main Library opens July 6. Curbside Pickup service is available. Watch website and social media for updates.

eBooks & Downloads

eBooks & Audiobooks

Find thousands of titles for adults, children, and teens. Get the app to download books to your mobile devices.
 

Digital Library of Illinois - now increased to 10 holds and 10 check-outs!

  • Borrow up to 10 titles at a time
  • 3 week loan period
  • Place up to 10 holds
  • Renew eligible titles

Use either the OverDrive or Libby app to check out Digital Library of Illinois books. 

Hoopla

Tumblebooks for kids

RBDigital - limited classic titles

Movies & Music

Hoopla

Stream movies, television shows, and albums. Get the app to download and enjoy on your mobile devices. 


Kanopy

Stream more than 30,000 documentaries, movies, and educational videos from thousands of producers such as Criterion Collection, PBS, Great Courses, Kino Lorber and more.

Magazines and Newspapers

Read digital editions of your favorite magazines with RBDigital. Get the app to download magazines onto your mobile device. 

NewspaperDirect Press Display provides current full-text newspapers from 100 countries in 60 languages. 

Comics

Read comics and graphic novels with Hoopla. Get the app to download and enjoy on your mobile devices. 

Kindles & Rokus

Borrow a Roku to stream movies and television to your TV. Available at the Welcome Desk.

Check out a Kindle reader preloaded with best-selling titles. Available at the Reader Assistance Desk.

Don’t Have a Palatine Library Card? Apply for a 90-Day Card Online

Complete this form to apply for a card online, . A staff member will contact you by phone or email in 2-3 business days with your card number and PIN. 

Need help getting started?

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a staff member. Or call us at 847-358-5881 ext. 180.