Thanksgiving Hours

All Library locations are closed Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Holiday Mugs

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

With hands-on guidance, learn how to make a sublimated mug using our design templates. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 11/22.

Required

Holiday Ornaments

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

With hands-on guidance, learn how to make a laser-etched ornament using our design templates. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 11/22.

Required

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Aprenda a jugar la lotería, un juego azar tradicional que se juega a través de México parecido a BINGO con fotos.Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 25/11.Learn to play ...

Required

Holiday Cards

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Help brighten the holidays for Elderwerks clients and staff with handmade holiday cards using stickers, markers, and more. All Ages. Drop in.

Holiday Mugs

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

With hands-on guidance, learn how to make a sublimated mug using our design templates. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 11/29.

Required

Holiday Ornaments

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

With hands-on guidance, learn how to make a laser-etched ornament using our design templates. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 11/29.

Required
decorated gingerbread house

Gingerbread Houses - North Hoffman

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Decorate a gingerbread house with your family.Ages 4 and up. One house per family. Limited to five family members. Sign up begins 11/29. For Palatine cardholders only.

Required

Finals Study Break Sessions

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Make a snack while you take a break from studying for finals. Allergens may be present. Grades 9 – 12. Drop in.

Finals Therapy Dog Sessions

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Need a break from studying for finals? Stop by the Library for some well-earned canine support from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Grades 9 — 12. Drop in.  

Finals Study Break Sessions

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Make a snack while you take a break from studying for finals. Allergens may be present. Grades 9 – 12. Drop in.

Gingerbread Houses/Casas de Pan de Jengibre - Rand Road

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Decora una casa de pan de jengibre con tu familia.Para edades de 4 y mayor. Regístrese a partir del 3/12. Una casa por familia. Limitado a cinco miembros de familia. Sólo para...

Required

Finals Therapy Dog Sessions

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Need a break from studying for finals? Stop by the Library for some well-earned canine support from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Grades 9 — 12. Drop in.  

Christmas Eve

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Christmas Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year’s Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year’s Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community
Closing

Miss Make-Believe - North Hoffman

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Get ready to laugh with Miss Make-Believe. With a focus on friendship and kindness, this show includes vibrant magic, original ukulele music, handmade props, puppets, and bubbles. ...

Inkscape for Beginners

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Use this free software to create art for your next Workshop project. Learn how to navigate the workspace, use common tools, and save your projects. Sign up begins 12/20.

Required

Color Theory

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to choose the most effective color combinations for your project. Ages 11 and up. Materials provided. Sign up begins on 12/23.

Required

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Aprenda a jugar la lotería, un juego azar tradicional que se juega a través de México parecido a BINGO con fotos.Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 23/12.Learn to play ...

Required

Designing in TinkerCAD

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online software, to model your own designs that can be used on the 3D Printer. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 12/30.

Required

Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Centers

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Help save lives and make a difference! Many patients and families count on your lifesaving blood donations year-round. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Ages 1...