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 "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, February 6, 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Genealogy Group

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. Presented: Zoom

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, February 7, 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, February 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

North Woods by Daniel Mason  Exploring the many ways we're connected to our environment and to one another across time, language and space, this sweeping collection of...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, February 7, 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.

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

Sewing for Beginners

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn the basics of how to thread and sew simple projects using the sewing machine. Ages 13 and up. Sign up begins 1/24.

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

Friends February Book Sale

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

February Used Book Sale Friday, February 7, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friends’ members – No charge Non-members – $5 Saturday, February 8, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free admission. Sun...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends February Book Sale

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

February Used Book Sale Friday, February 7, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friends’ members – No charge Non-members – $5 Saturday, February 8, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free admission. Sun...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, February 8, 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 "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, February 8, 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 "All Ages" group.

Friends February Book Sale

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

February Used Book Sale Friday, February 7, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friends’ members – No charge Non-members – $5 Saturday, February 8, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free admission. Sun...

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 10, 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.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, February 10, 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.

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Make an appointment to get free tax return preparation assistance at the Main Library from AARP tax aides. Sign up information and appointments times will be available online start...

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.

Family Craft Time

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Enjoy time with your family and create Perler bead designs. All ages. Sign up begins 1/27.

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, February 10, 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 27/1.Learn to play L...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended. 

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Valentine's Day Storytime & Craft

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Valentine’s Day Storytime & Craft Tuesday, February 11, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.   Friday, February 14, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-6....

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, February 11, 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 "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, February 11, 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.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 12, 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, February 12, 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, February 12, 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.

Crime Readers Book Group

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang   After the death of her literary rival in a freak accident, author June Hayward steals her just-finished masterpiece, sending it to her agent...

Required