Easter Holiday Hours

All library locations will be closed on Sunday, March 31. We will resume regular hours on Monday, April 1.

Spooky October 2022

Adult Programs

The Discovery of a Masterpiece
Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Museum curator Mallory Mortillaro discovered a masterpiece by Auguste Rodin that had been lost since the 1930s. She retells the story of how a simple cataloging project became one of the biggest art finds in recent history. Sign up begins 9/20. Presented: Zoom.

Swap Premade for Homemade
Wednesday, October 5, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Stacy Conway shows you simple ingredient substitutions guaranteed to make that next meal a delicious better-for-you hit. Sign up begins 9/21. For valid District cardholders only.

Dann & Raymond's Movie Club: Mwa-Ha-ha!
Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire and film historian Raymond Benson present infamous movie villains. Sign up begins 9/28.

Autumn Tree Skyline
Monday, October 17
Please choose one time slot:
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Use watercolor paints to create a beautiful autumn-inspired tree skyline. Materials provided. Sign up begins 10/3. For valid District cardholders only.

Joe P. Hits the Streets
Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

How did Palatine streets get their names? Palatine Historical Society's Joe Petykowski explains in this presentation. Sign up begins 10/5.

Escape Room: Ballot Box Bumble
Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 23, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Come with family and friends and solve puzzles to escape. Recommended group size: 3 - 5 people. Sign up begins 10/8.

Sakura Tales: Stories from Japan
Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Storyteller Anne Shimojima tells stories that reflect the unique culture of her Japanese heritage. Sign up begins 10/12.

Tacos and Tequila
Thursday, October 27, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate Hispanic heritage with Karla Alba as she discusses her Mexican roots and shows you how to make tacos and a great tequila cocktail (and mocktail version). Sign up begins 10/13. Presented: Zoom. 

Teen Programs

Friday Fun 
Friday, October 7, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Choose Kind Service Project - Help prepare materials for an interactive display of quotes and affirmations in November. Volunteer credit available. Grades 6 - 8. Sign up begins 9/23.

DIY Bubble Tea
Tuesday, October 25, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Want to learn how to make your own bubble tea? Join us for a cooking session complete with a take-home tea. Grades 6 - 12. Drop in. 

Youth Programs

Halloween Costume Community Closet
Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All are welcome to browse our selection of Halloween costumes and take what you need. Got costumes to donate? Bring your clean, gently used costumes and accessories to the Main Library from September 10 through 25. Costumes leftover from this event are donated to the nonprofit Palatine Assisting Through Hope (PATH). All ages. Drop in. 

Twin Lakes Harvest Hayride and Storytime
Friday, October 7, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 8, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy a Library storytime on a family-friendly hayride at Twin Lakes Recreation Area. End the night with s'mores and hot chocolate while relaxing around a bonfire. All ages. The 5:10 p.m. hayride on both nights is for children 6 and under. For ticket information, contact the Salt Creek Park District at 847-259-6890. Held offsite at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 120 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. 

Let's Play Chess
Monday, October 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Learn the game of chess under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 5 - 13. Sign up begins 9/26. For valid District cardholders only.

Coding Mazes with Ozobot
Friday, October 14, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Learn how to code by guiding a tiny robot through a maze. Grades 3 - 6. Sign up beings 9/30.

Fall Storytime and Nature Walk
Tuesday, October 18, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Friday, October 21, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

We start with a storytime and then go on a nature walk on the trail behind the Library. All ages. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Pumpkin Decorating 
Tuesday, October 18, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Transform a mini pumpkin into a boo-tiful decoration. We provide the pumpkin and supplies; you bring the creativity! Grades K - 6. Sign up begins 10/4.

Day of the Dead Magnet Art
Wednesday, October 19, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Get creative and decorate magnets with designs inspired by Day of the Dead - Día de los Muertos! Grades 3 - 7. Sign up begins 10/6.

Baby Halloween Storytime
Thursday, October 27, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Dress your baby in a costume and come enjoy this seasonal storytime. Ages 0 - 12 months. Sign up begins 10/13.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Storytime
Thursday, October 27, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 28, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Show off your costume at this spooky storytime. Afterwards go trick-or-treating through the Library. All ages. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. 

Halloween Party at the Palatine Community Center
Saturday, October 29, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Experience a jack-o-lantern gym for the little ones, challenging games, ghoulish goodies, a creative craft table, and a puppet show provided by the Library's puppet players. Ages 10 and under. For ticket information, contact the Palatine Park District at 847-991-0333. Held offsite at Palatine Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine. 

North Hoffman Programs

Pumpkin Decorating
Wednesday, October 19, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Transform a mini pumpkin into a boo-tiful decoration. We provide the pumpkin and supplies; you provide the creativity! Grades K - 6. Sign up begins 10/5.

Halloween Storytime
Monday, October 24, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Show off your costume at this spooky storytime. All ages. Sign up begins 10/10.

Rand Road Programs

Bailamos! Family Zumba
Tuesday, October 11, 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

Bring your family for a fun afternoon of Zumba. Ages 4 and up. Tickets available 9/27 for valid District cardholders.

¡Bailamos! Zumba Familiar
martes, 11 de octubre, 12:00 a 12:45 p.m.

Traiga a su familia para una tarde divertida de Zumba. Para edades de 4 y mayor. Boletos estarán disponibles el 27/9 para tarjetahabientes validos del Distrito.

Halloween Storytime
Wednesday, October 26, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Show off your Halloween costume at this spooky storytime. All ages. Sign up beings 10/12.

Cuentacuentos de Halloween
miércoles, 26 de octubre, 11:00 a 11:30 a.m.

Presume tu disfraz de Halloween en este espeluznante cuentacuentos. Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 12/10.