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
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Labor Day observance

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

Labor Day

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

Celebrate Your World/Celebre Su Mundo - Rand Road Branch

All Day 9/3 - 9/26
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Recoja un kit en el escritorio y aprender más de la Herencia Hispana por medio de actividades, manualidades, y más.  Para todas las edades. Hasta agotar las existencias. En...

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

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

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, September 3, 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 "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, September 3, 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 "Adults" group.

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, September 3, 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.

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

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, September 3, 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 "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman 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 "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Carol Leeson, librarian and avid crocheter, covers crochet basics in this two-part class. Ages 11 and up. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 8/21.

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

Baby Storytime

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Baby Storytime Ages 0 through 12 months:         Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.   No Baby Storytime: Sep 19, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 28

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

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, September 5, 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.

Crafty Kids

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Story Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3 – 7. While supplies last. Available a...

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Pasa por una manualidad sencilla para hacer juntos. Cada semana explore un tema diferente diseñado para fomentar la creatividad y la curiosidad de su niño. Para edades de 3 a 7....

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, September 5, 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 "Adults" group.

Citizenship Class

Thursday, September 5, 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, September 5, 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

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

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 appointmen...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 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...

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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
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

Par-Tee in the Stacks: VIP Night

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library
About This Event:

Enjoy a 19-hole mini golf course in the Main Library weaving through our shelves and across our reading spaces uniquely decorated to present a fun challenge for all. $50 per ticket...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, September 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

Par-Tee in the Stacks: Mini Golf Weekend

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
About This Event:

Enjoy a 19-hole mini golf course in the Main Library weaving through our shelves and across our reading spaces, uniquely decorated to present a fun challenge for all. All ages...