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Curbside Pickup

Saturday, August 9, 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.

Candy Land Toddler Sensory Play

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Engage your senses and stimulate learning with activities loosely connected to the board game Candy Land. Dress for messy fun. Allergens may be present. Ages 2 – 4. Drop in.

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

Maker in Residence: Open Lab

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Hans Klemmer will be lending advice and critiques for your work including helping you learn how to use your camera, tips for participating in the community project, and more. Drop ...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, August 9, 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 "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, August 11, 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, August 11, 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 "Kids" group.

Level Up - Reading Reboot

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Learn new skills and review the old before the school year with a variety of games and puzzles. Activities focus on a different subject each week.  Ages 4 - 6. Drop-...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 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, August 12, 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: 6/10, 6/17, 7/15, 8/5

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

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, August 12, 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, August 12, 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 "Kids" group.

Stories at Salt Creek Park District - Twin Lakes Deck

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Wednesday, August 13, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Salt Creek Park District’s Twin Lakes Deck 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine.  Come to special summer storytimes ...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, August 13, 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.

Summer Tapas Recipes

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Kristyn helps us celebrate late summer with a tapas-style small bites class featuring fresh seasonal ingredients. Learn how to make Spanish-inspired appetizers perfect for casual g...

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

Baby Storytime

Thursday, August 14, 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: 6/26, 7/24

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

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, August 14, 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/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
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. Has...

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids

Thursday, August 14, 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, August 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:30pm
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 at al...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, August 14, 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.

The Art of Reflection: Maker's Journey

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Join us for a session reflecting on our maker’s residency discussing how their work has evolved as well as talks on techniques, materials, and inspirations that informed the work o...

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, August 15, 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, August 15, 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.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, August 16, 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