100th Anniversary

Celebrating 100 Years of Connection, Curiosity, and Joy!
Join us as we commemorate a once-in-a-lifetime milestone.

This year marks our centennial milestone and we are excited to share with you our rich heritage, honoring the countless stories shared, lessons learned, and minds inspired within these walls. Among the festivities we’ve planned this year are a kick-off event in May, a historical exhibit, and a fundraiser to enrich our children’s area.

Check out our favorite titles from the past century! These lists include some classics, timeless masterpieces, and influential works that have captivated audiences, including us.

• 100 Books
• 100 Movies

Help us Raise $10,000!

Show off your Library pride in limited-edition items with inclusive sizes, fit for all ages!

This year, we are raising funds to purchase a brand-new, amazing children’s interactive display in the Early Literacy Area: a GIANT LiteZilla Lite Brite and STEM activity!

Imagine the joy and fun children will have playing as they also learn important skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. A LiteZilla installation promises to provide a fun activity for you and your family and a chance to connect with other kids.

“We would love to have a new educational activity in the children’s area,” states Kathy Burns, Youth and Teen Services Manager. “We often hear from families that they want more fun and interactive toys for their kids to play with when they come to the Library.”

100 Years of Connection, Curiosity, and Joy
Opens May 15
Walk back in time through a collection of seldom-seen historical photographs with some fascinating details.
All ages. Located on the second floor. Drop in.

History of Palatine Library
Wednesday, May 15, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join the Palatine Historical Society to learn the history of our Library as we unveil our new exhibit.
Sign up begins 5/1.

Sign our birthday card!
Make sure to sign our birthday card on the first floor this weekend so that it can be displayed in the exhibit. After the event, the card will be available to sign on the second floor.

Upgrade Your Library Card!
Trade in your old Library card for our new, a special-edition card for free.