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

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Program Type
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Science Heroes Show

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Get ready for an exciting and interactive science show with the Science Heroes. Act along with their storytelling as they perform wonderful science experiments. All ages. Ticket...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, January 20, 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 "Adults" group.

Monday Evening Book Group

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-AshA young girl is sent from London to live in America during World War II and fits in so seamlessly with her new family that she is hesitant t...

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

Teen Relaxation Station

01/20/2025 @ 9:00pm to 01/26/2025 @ 9:00pm
Library Grounds at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Enjoy passive activities all week in the Teen Space to help you relax and destress on your own or with friends. Grades 6 – 12. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 21, 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

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, January 21, 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...

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

Fantastic Foam Show - Rand Road

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
About This Event:

Aprende del generador Van De Graaff con Ciencia Absoluta. ¡Pero ningún espectáculo esta completo sin mucha espuma en un experimento en el que tú puedes ser la estrella! Para t...

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Fidget Lab

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Make your own fidget toy out of common household materials. Grades 3-5. Sign up begins 1/7.

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, January 21, 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...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Window Clings

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Color decorative mandala style window clings. Materials provided. Sign up begins 1/7.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

D&D Planescape Campaign

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Journey across the multiverse in this monthly campaign for intermediate and expert adventurers from January to November. Download the D&D Beyond app on your device for characte...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, January 21, 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.

Required
Virtual Event

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
About This Event:

All meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Rennack/McElroy Room of the Main Library located at 700 N. North Ct., Palatine IL 60067 unless otherwi...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, January 22, 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.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, January 22, 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...

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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.

Mac Basics

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

New to Apple computers? Learn everything you need to know about using mail, surfing the web, keeping the computer updated, backing up your files, and other key functions. Sign up b...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Baby StorytimeAges 0 through 12 months:        Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  No Baby Storytime: Dec 12, Jan 9

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

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, January 23, 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...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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, January 23, 2025 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, January 23, 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 23, 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...

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

Intermediate Inkscape

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Take your designs to the next level by learning more about editing nodes, paths, and manipulating text to give your Workshop projects a more polished and professional look. Ages 11...

Required