Parents & Kids

Spaces to Play

Hang out with your toddlers safely in their very own space, the Early Literacy Area, featuring interactive learning toys. We also have tablets with fun, age-appropriate games and apps.

Older kids can play video games in the Teen Lounge.

Spaces to Learn

We have a collection of computers dedicated to users 13 and under, supervised by friendly and helpful staff. Kids 11 and up can use our Digital Media Center to work on videos, music, and other creative projects. 

Eight study rooms are available for everyone at the Main Library. If you have a Palatine Library card, we recommend that you make a reservation in advance. They fill up fast!

Museum Adventure Pass

Get discounts and passes to more than a dozen participating destinations with a Museum Adventure Pass. Visit the library to check out a pass. Call the Reader Assistance Desk for more information: 847-358-5881 ext. 132.

Offers vary per museum. Passes are restricted to valid Palatine cardholders. 

Books & Reading

Recommendations

Browse our curated book lists to find your new favorite story. 

Online Resources

TumbleBook Library for Kids

  • A collection of animated, narrated picture books that kids can follow along word for word.

NoveList K-8 Plus

  • Discover great books for children from kindergarten through grade 8. Browse lists of award-winning titles or search for books by grade level or Lexile score.

Reading Programs

Sign up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program to help prepare your young child for school.  

STEM-Kits

Check out STEM Kits and explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math topics. Kits include hands-on activities, learning games, or scientific equipment. 

Playaway Views for Kids

These small devices are an all-in-one video player pre-loaded with award-winning and popular content for kids. They're simple, portable, and durable; easy to use for even young children.

Browse our collection of Playaway Views. 

Have Questions?

Call or email our Reader Assistance Desk: 847-358-5881 ext. 132, palatine@palatinelibrary.org

Events

We offer many lively storytimes and interactive programs for kids and families.

Upcoming

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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. ...

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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. ...

Mouse Paint and Color Mixing

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room ABC
Age Group: Kids
Program Type on Public Calendar: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:
Enjoy a storytime with the book Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh as we explore and experiment with colors. Age 3-5 with parent/caregiver. Sign up.   ...

Let's Play Chess

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Story Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type on Public Calendar: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Description:
Learn the game of chess under the guidance of an experienced chess scholar's coach. All skill levels welcome. All ages. Sign up. ...
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