Tax Day is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Get a head start on filing your returns with our tax resources, and make an appointment to get free tax return preparation assistance at the Main Library from AARP tax aides.

Starting the week of Monday, January 19, Palatine Library will start renovating the last public spaces of the Main Library. This page provides a brief overview and more detailed information.

Discover some great titles in our seasonal booklists curated by our librarians. If you would like more reading suggestions, you can request a custom reading list prepared by our expert staff.

As we enter 2026, many have set New Year’s resolutions. An emerging trend, seen not only among Gen Z but across many generations, is to put their phones down more. Read more about how this year is being claimed as a comeback for analog media.