Partial Closure of Youth Play Area - November 13 and 14

The Main Library's Youth Play Area will be closed for heat pump maintenance on Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14. The family bathrooms and nursing room are still available.

Please be aware of possible noise and equipment in the area during maintenance.

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

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This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 24, 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.

Cricut Activity: Apparel Tips

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to personalize clothing with things like heat transfer and fabric appliques cut on the Cricut. Ages 11 and up. Basic Cricut software skills suggested. Materials provided....

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, February 24, 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.

Cricut Activity: Apparel Tips

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to personalize clothing with things like heat transfer and fabric appliques cut on the Cricut. Ages 11 and up. Basic Cricut software skills suggested. Materials provided....

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room 1 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.

Let's Explore: Sound STEAM

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Investigate sound through a storytime, music, science and a craft. Ages 4-6 Sign up begins 2/10.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Board Room 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 25, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Cozy Corner

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Stop in for a hot beverage and enjoy a chill atmosphere and cozy activities with friends. Grades 6 – 12. Drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Basics and You

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Nancy Frenk from the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council breaks down what you need to know about Medicare from eligibility and enrollment to prescription drug plans and low-i...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Planner and Journaling Meetup

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Connect with other planners and journaling enthusiasts in the area. Learn from each other, be inspired, and show off your planners. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Inkscape for Beginners

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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 2/12.

Required

Rotary Meeting

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wings of Fire Fan Fest

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
About This Event:

Celebrate the Wings of Fire series with activities, snacks, and a chance to win a copy of Escaping Peril: a Graphic Novel. Grades 3-8. Sign up begins 2/12.

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, February 27, 2025 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: Dec 12, Jan 9

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids

Thursday, February 27, 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, February 27, 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, February 27, 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.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, February 28, 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 "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, February 28, 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 "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 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.

Required