Memorial Day Hours

The Main Library is Closed Sunday, May 26, through Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Both Branches are Closed Monday, May 27.

Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
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Tangerine Lotion Bar

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Use coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax to make a luxurious lotion bar that melts on your skin. Materials provided. Sign up begins 5/6. For Palatine cardholders only.

Filled
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tangerine Lotion Bar

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Use coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax to make a luxurious lotion bar that melts on your skin. Materials provided. Sign up begins 5/6. For Palatine cardholders only.

Waitlist
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tangerine Lotion Bar

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Use coconut oil, mango butter, and beeswax to make a luxurious lotion bar that melts on your skin. Materials provided. Sign up begins 5/6. For Palatine cardholders only.

Filled
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Evening Book Group

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery A Jamaican American family struggles to survive economic hardships and natural disasters in Miami. Available April 15.

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversation skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.

Open
Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conozca sus derechos de vivienda

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Conozca sus derechos y responsabilidades como inquilino o propietario. Reconocer las violaciones y tomar medidas.

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. Sign up begins two weeks prior ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Develop your English reading skills in a welcoming environment by reading the book We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart together.  Copies available at the Information Desk and North ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Picnic Perfection - Virtual

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to prepare a picnic-worthy meal with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Explore recipes for fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and portable desserts.

Open
Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bonnie and Clyde

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Bonnie Parker was a poor waitress who daydreamed of adventure and true love. Clyde Barrow was the bold, passionate man for whom she would do anything even if it meant a life of cri...

Open
Required

Memorial Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers. Basic conversation skills recommended. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Save It to the Cloud

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to back up your documents, music, and photos to online cloud solutions. Explore free and paid cloud storage options and useful strategies for safety and security. Sign up...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons One-Shot

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Join us in an exciting role-playing adventure. Pick your role and set out on a standalone quest with a band of adventurers in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners welcome...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Career counselor Fred Ettinger presents strategies for creating a resume in today’s market followed by a one-onone review of your resume with tips for improvement. Sign up begins t...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
:

About This Event:

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.  Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

RESCHEDULED Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Rescheduled from Wednesday, April 3 to Tuesday, June 4. Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin Join us on Zoom for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the wo...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meet the Maker: Michael Hall

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Come kick-off the Maker in Residence series and meet sewing expert, Michael Hall, as well as other local sewing enthusiasts from beginners to advanced. Ages 11 and up. Sign up...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Loved Ones

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Join Kenneth Young Center as they discuss ways of supporting a loved one who is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Genealogy Group

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Join others interested in genealogy for a session of sharing tips and learning about new research tools. Sign up begins 5/23. Presented: Zoom

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rocas Pintadas

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Decora piedras con rotuladores de pintura acrílica. Difunda un poco la bondad al regalarlos o al ponerlos en jardín. Materiales serán provistos. Regístrese a partir del 24/5.

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

Inkscape for Beginners

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Inkscape is a free software that can be used to make graphics and designs for your next laser cutting or embroidery creation. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 5/27.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers. Basic conversation skills recommended. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required