Visit the Branches!

Visit Our Branches!

Access the Library through our Branches, conveniently located in the community to meet you wherever you are.

Borrow from the Library of Things

Now Available for Pickup at Any of Our Branches!
Browse our collection of extraordinary items available for your entertainment. There are so many categories to choose from! 

Place a hold on these items in our catalog and select any of our Branches as your pickup location.    

Check out items for two weeks. For Palatine cardholders only. 

Extended Access

Now we provide more access to fit your schedule! You can visit either of our Branches before and after hours without staff present. You must enroll for this service and sign a user agreement. During Extended Access, you can: 

  • Browse the collection Use self-checkout stations 
  • Use the computers 
  • Print and scan documents 
  • Pick up your holds 

This service is available to Palatine cardholders 16 years or older in good standing. Also available for neighboring library cardholders with reciprocal borrowing privileges. 

Click here to find more information and download a copy of the user agreement.

North Hoffman Branch

3600 Lexington Drive 
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 
847-934-0220 

Hours: 
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Sunday: Closed 

Located in the lower level of the Willow Recreation Center, use this space to… 

Grab Hot Picks
We’ve got fresh and popular titles in both adult and children’s collections—perfect for a quick grab-and-go!

Browse Kids’ Collections
Check out our newly added Tonie Boxes and Sprout Bags for fun, hands-on learning and play.  

Have Fun with Craft & Play
Drop-in crafts for kids on Thursdays and browse through a variety of toys and games to enjoy during visits. 

Enjoy Programming for All
From Chair Yoga for adults to creative craft programs for children and adults, there’s something for everyone.

Stop for a Quick Pick-Up Spot
Members can place holds from the Main Library or other member libraries and pick them up right here! 

Enjoy all that the Willow Recreation Center has to offer! Spend time in the park, take a fitness class, or drop by the Branch while waiting for your kids.

Rand Road Branch

1585 Rand Road 
Palatine, IL 60074 
847-202-1194 

Hours: 
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Sunday: Closed 

Located in the Community Resource Center (CRC), our bilingual staff can help you find new materials in English and Spanish at our Rand Road Branch. 

Attend programs in Spanish
We have children’s programs, adult crafts, and Workshop-related programs in English and Spanish.

Notary Service
We offer notary service by appointment only with Spanish-speaking staff. 

Faxing
Fax your documents anywhere in the US for free! 

Access all the resources available to you in the CRC along with our Library. The CRC removes the barriers to access and can connect you and your family to local resources to empower you.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Rand Road Room
Open
Registration Required