Thanksgiving Hours

All Library locations are closed Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

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Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 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 "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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 "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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 ...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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, December 26, 2024 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, December 26, 2024 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, December 26, 2024 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 ...

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, December 27, 2024 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, December 27, 2024 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dinosaur Discoveries

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Adults
About This Event:

Meet the T-Rexplorers as they talk to you about what it takes to discover real dinosaur fossils. Touch dinosaur fossils and meet Green Bean, a baby animatronic triceratops. Ages...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adhesivos para Ventanas

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Colorea y decora adhesivos de ventana al estilo mándala. Materiales serán provistos. Regístrese a partir del 13/12.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, December 28, 2024 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 ...

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, December 28, 2024 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 ...

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, December 30, 2024 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, December 30, 2024 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 "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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 ...

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

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & Craft

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
About This Event:

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt & CraftTuesday, December 31, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m.Ring in the new year with a scavenger hunt and a festive craft. All ages. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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 "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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 ...

Required

New Year’s Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year’s Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community
Closing