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Asian Tales

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Join storyteller Anne Shimojima for stories from China, India, Korea, and Japan that sparkle with magic, humor, and wisdom. Sign up begins 4/29.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmondJoin us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie ...

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

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, May 14, 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. Sign up begins two weeks prior ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, May 14, 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 Giver by Lois Lowry together. Copies available at the Information Desk. Sign up begins one month befor...

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

End of Story by Aj Finn   Invited by a reclusive mystery novelist to help draft his life story, a longtime correspondent and detective fiction expert finds hers...

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, May 15, 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: Mar 6, Apr 17, 24

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

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Centers

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Help save lives and make a difference! Many patients and families count on your lifesaving blood donations year-round. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Ages 1...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Thursday, May 15, 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.

Subject Study Sessions: Physics

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Need to cram for a test? Come study with your friends or meet up with other students in the same course. The May 15th study session will focus on Physics. Grades 9 – 12. Snacks pro...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship Class

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Prepare for your citizenship test in this small online group class that covers U.S. history and civics. Registrants must complete a phone interview to determine qualifications and ...

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, May 16, 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, May 16, 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.

Bilingual Mandarin Storytime & Craft

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

This bilingual Mandarin storytime includes stories, rhymes/songs, and a craft.  All ages. Sign-up begins 5/3.

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

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, May 17, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Barefoot Hawaiian Dancers

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Dancers from The Barefoot Hawaiian, Inc. entertain with historic Hawaiian and Tahitian dances. Sign up begins 5/3.

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

Sewing Advice Drop-In Hours

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Our former Maker in Residence and sewing expert Michael Hall gives you guidance and advice for your personal sewing projects. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curbside Pickup

Saturday, May 17, 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, May 19, 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 "Adults" group.

Mosaic Tile Coasters

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Make a set of coasters with glass tiles and cement in wooden frames. Materials provided. Sign up begins 5/5. For Palatine cardholders only.

Required