Holiday Hours

All library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas Holiday.   

The Main Library is closed, Tuesday, December 31, starting at 5:00 p.m.. The Branches are closed all day Tuesday, December 31. 

All library locations are closed all day Wednesday, January 1, 2024. 

 

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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, January 2, 2025 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 pick...

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, January 3, 2025 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, January 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Book Share  Share a favorite book with other readers.   

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

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dinosaurio de Fieltro

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Aprende a coser a mano un curioso dinosaurio de fieltro.  Hasta agotar las existencias. Entrada libre.Learn how to hand sew a cute felt dinosaur. While supplies last. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Wonders of Magic

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Welcome Terrence the Magician for a high-energy magic show. All ages. Tickets available for pick up at the Main branch 12/20 Youth and Teen Services desk. For Palatine cardholde...

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

Inkscape for Beginners

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Use this free software to create art for your next Workshop project. Learn how to navigate the workspace, use common tools, and save your projects. Sign up begins 12/20.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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 pick...

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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 pick...

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

Winter Guessing Jar - North Hoffman

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

Try to correctly guess how many snowballs are in the jar for a chance to win a prize! Ages 4 – 11. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Winter Guessing Jar/El Frasco para Adivinar de Invierno - Rand Road

All Day
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

¡Trata de adivinar correctamente cuantas bolas de nieve hay en el frasco para tener la opportunidad de garate un premio! Para edades de 4 a 11. Entrada libre.  Try to co...

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, 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

Health Benefits Enrollment at Greater Family Health

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
About This Event:

Stop by to talk about Open Enrollment with Health Benefits Specialists from Greater Family Health, a nonprofit health center in Palatine that provides medical and behavioral health...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Theory

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to choose the most effective color combinations for your project. Ages 11 and up. Materials provided. Sign up begins on 12/23.

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

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

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 23/12.Learn to play ...

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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: Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 11

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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 pick...

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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 pick...

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

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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-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, January 7, 2025 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.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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.

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

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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 Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach with us. Copies available at the Informatio...

Open
Required