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Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Bilingual Spanish Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and fun in Spanish and English! Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. All Ages. Friday, March 29, 10:00

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

Family Game Day

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Bring your whole family for board games and a scavenger hunt through the Library. All ages. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Using over a million LEGO® bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club (NILTC) Exhibit brings their awesome display for

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club Exhibit - Sensory Hour

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Using over a million LEGO® bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club (NILTC) Exhibit brings their awesome display for

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

Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Using over a million LEGO® bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club (NILTC) Exhibit brings their awesome display for

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mother’s Day Craft Kit - North Hoffman

All Day
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Pick up a kit at the desk to make a special card for the mother figure in your life. Ages 4 and up. While supplies last. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us. Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Open
Required

Get to Know Access to Care

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
About This Event:

Stop by to talk to representatives from Access to Care, a nonprofit healthcare program that helps low-income, uninsured, or underinsured members in suburban Cook County receiv

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Brain Breaks

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Take a study break and stop in to play with slime and sensory sand, make a snack, play games, and more. New activities for teens each session. Grades 6 – 12. Allergens and choking

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Ages 3 through 5:      Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.     No Preschool Storytime: Mar 12

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to

Open
Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

LEGO® Club/Club de LEGO® - Rand Road

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
About This Event:

Demuestra tus habilidades de construcción con bloques en esta divertida actividad. Únete a otros fanáticos de LEGO® para compartir ideas, construir libremente, o usar las tarjetas

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Curbside Pickup is only for Palatine Library District cardholders. IMPORTANT: Do not schedule an appointment until you have received a confirmation that your holds are ready to

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

LEGO® Club - North Hoffman

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Tuesdays, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. March 5 April 9 May 7 Show off your brick building skills with this fun activity. Join other LEGO® fans to share ideas, free build, or use the chal

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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-on-one review of your resume with tips for improvement. Sign up begins

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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, May 7, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Machine Sewing for Beginners

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to get started on the sewing machine in The Workshop. Ages 11 and up. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 4/23.

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

The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated

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

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 8, 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 8, 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.

Crime Readers Book Group

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto A lonely but resilient tea shop owner tries to solve a murder in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Available April 10.

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

Make Ahead Meals

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Stacy Conway shows us how planning ahead, from grocery shopping, to prep cooking, is the key to making mealtime easy and delicious.

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

Bouncing and Bopping Babytime

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Bouncing and Bopping Babytime Thursday, May 9, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Bounce your baby to an all musical program with bells, shakers and drums. Ages 0-18 months. Sign-up begins 4/25.

Open
Required