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.

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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

Winter Guessing Jar - North Hoffman

All Day 1/2 - 1/4
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.

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

All Day 1/2 - 1/4
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...

baby reading book

Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 2, 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

Crafty Kids

Thursday, January 2, 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.

Miss Make-Believe - North Hoffman

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Get ready to laugh with Miss Make-Believe. With a focus on friendship and kindness, this show includes vibrant magic, original ukulele music, handmade props, puppets, and bubbles. ...

Sales de Baño

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Personaliza un pequeño recipiente con sales de baño relajantes. Materiales serán provistos. Regístrese a partir del 20/12.

Required

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, January 2, 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...

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, January 2, 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....

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, January 3, 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...

tops of multiple books

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Book Share  Share a favorite book with other readers.   

Required

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 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
Terrence in the middle of two adult volunteers preparing for a magic trick.

The Wonders of Magic

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Welcome Terrence the Magician for a high-energy magic show. All ages. Tickets available for pick up at the Main branch 12/20 Youth and Teen Services desk. For Palatine cardholde...

Inkscape for Beginners

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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 12/20.

Required

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.

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...

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 6, 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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, January 6, 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 ...

Color Theory

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to choose the most effective color combinations for your project. Ages 11 and up. Materials provided. Sign up begins on 12/23.

Required

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, January 6, 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 23/12.Learn to play ...

Required
preK storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 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

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Career counselor Fred Ettinger presents strategies for creating a resume in today’s market followed by a one-on-one review of your resume with tips for improvement. Sign up begins ...

Required