Library Closed Monday, February 23 for Staff Development Day

All Library locations are closed Monday, February 23, for a Staff Development Day.

Upcoming Events

Cricut: Paper Flowers

3:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
North Hoffman Room
Filled
Registration Required

The Art of British Spycraft

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event

Chair Yoga N. Hoffman

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
North Hoffman Room
Open
Registration Required

ESL Read Together

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room 3
Open
Registration Required

In the Library

Tax Resources. Tax Resources.

Tax Resources
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.
3D rendering of improved Main Lobby area. 3D rendering of improved Main Lobby area.

Main Library Renovation Starts January 19
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.
Spring Book Lists Spring Book Lists

Spring 2026 Featured Booklists
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.
Analog Analog

Fighting Brain Rot with Books, DVDs, and Hobbies
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.