Library Closed for Labor Day

Main Library Closed for Labor Day, Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2. Branches Closed Monday, Sept 2.

Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

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Corn Husk Wreath

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Create an elegant fall wreath with natural corn husks. Materials provided. Sign up begins 10/7. For Palatine cardholders only.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Corn Husk Wreath

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Create an elegant fall wreath with natural corn husks. Materials provided. Sign up begins 10/7. For Palatine cardholders only.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Corn Husk Wreath

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Create an elegant fall wreath with natural corn husks. Materials provided. Sign up begins 10/7. For Palatine cardholders only.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gardening Can Be Murder

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Join Marta McDowell, a writer, gardener, and avid mystery reader, in exploring the many ways in which various writers from Edgar Allen Poe to Agatha Christie have found inspiration...

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

Monday Evening Book Group

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters  A Mi'kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries; weeks later, four-year-old Ruthie vanishes mysteriously, la...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, October 22, 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.

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

Inkscape for Beginners

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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 10/8.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_JasonReynolds Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young Pe...

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

Planner and Journaling Meetup

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Connect with other planners and journaling enthusiasts in the area. Learn from each other, be inspired, and show off your planners.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, October 23, 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.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Develop your English reading skills in a welcoming environment by reading the book Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer by John Grisham with us. Copies available at the Information Desk. ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Global Harvest Recipes

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Explore how different cultures around the world celebrate the flavors of fall with Kristyn Slick. Sign up begins 10/9. Presented: Zoom.

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

Citizenship Class

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Prepare for your citizenship test in this small online group class that covers U.S. history and civics. Registrants must complete a phone interview to determine qualifications and ...

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

Brick by Brick: Tracing Your Home's History

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Every home tells a story, what does yours say? Local genealogist Tina Beaird shows you how to research the history of your home by using government records, newspapers, phone direc...

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

Book Discussion – North Hoffman

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson  A timeless comedy of manners—refreshing as a summer breeze and bracing as the British seaside—about a g...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship Class

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Prepare for your citizenship test in this small online group class that covers U.S. history and civics. Registrants must complete a phone interview to determine qualifications and ...

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

Holiday Mugs

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Create a sublimated mug in The Workshop. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 10/18. Materials Provided.

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

Cricut Activity: Gift Card Holder

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to make a cute gift card holder to add a personal touch to your gifts this year. Ages 11 and up. Basic Cricut software skills suggested. Materials provided. Sign up begin...

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

Cricut Activity: Gift Card Holder

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

Learn how to make a cute gift card holder to add a personal touch to your gifts this year. Ages 11 and up. Basic Cricut software skills suggested. Materials provided. Sign up begin...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

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

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

Homebuyers Education

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Explore the steps of home buying from preapproval through home purchase including credit preparation, and down payment assistance with Wintrust Mortgage Sr. Loan Officers Tiffany A...

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

Inkscape for Beginners

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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 10/23.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship Class

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Prepare for your citizenship test in this small online group class that covers U.S. history and civics. Registrants must complete a phone interview to determine qualifications and ...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Genealogy Group

Thursday, November 7, 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. Presented: Zoom

Required
Virtual Event