Event List

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Genealogy Group

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Join others interested in genealogy for a session of sharing tips and learning about new research tools. Presented: Zoom

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

The Fraud 

by Zadie Smith 

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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

Ben's Bubble Show

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Big bubbles, small bubbles, bubbles that can swallow you whole, see them all at Ben’s Bubble Show.

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

Sublimation Activity - Actividad de Sublimación

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Personalice una taza pintándola con una variedad de rotuladores de sublimación. Materiales serán provistos. Regístrese a partir del 18/4.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Scavenger Hunt

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Think you've got what it takes to complete the ultimate book scavenger hunt? Challenge your friends to compete in this after hours hunt through the Library stacks. Grades 6 — 12. Snacks provided. Allergens may be present.

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

Bilingual Japanese Storytime and Craft

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft in English and Japanese.  All ages. Sign-up begins 4/19.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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 pick up, via phone call or email.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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 pick up, via phone call or email.

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

Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

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 appointment is necessary to meet. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Workshop Activity: Sit ‘N Sew

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in for a relaxing social gathering in The Workshop where we’ll chat and learn some simple hand stitching techniques. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Workshop Activity: Sit ‘N Sew

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in for a relaxing social gathering in The Workshop where we’ll chat and learn some simple hand stitching techniques. Drop in.

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

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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 21/4

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

Amelia Earhart

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Meet Amelia Earhart in this living-history program. The pioneering aviator shares stories of her groundbreaking flights, adventurous spirit, and her 1937 journey around the world. Sign up begins 4/21.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 3 through 5:     
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.    
No Preschool Storytime: Mar 25, Apr 15, May 13, 20, 27

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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 pick up, via phone call or email.

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Curbside Pickup
Age Group:
All Ages

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 pick up, via phone call or email.

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

Puzzle Club - North Hoffman

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids

Do you like brain games and solving puzzles? Join us as we piece together learned skills with numbers, words, logic, and tactile, hands-on fun. 

Ages 4-8. Sign-up begins 4/29 for both dates.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

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 two weeks prior to each date.

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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

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 appointment is necessary to meet.