Event List

In partnership with the Cook County Commissioner’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, Sherriff’s Office and Office of Human Rights, Cook County United Against Hate talks about the ...

Cara McLennon of the Morton Arboretum discusses the arboretum’s efforts to conserve native tree species and what homeowners can do to help the native trees in their own yards. Sign...

Chef Susan Maddox shows us some delicious recipes to wow your guests at your next garden party. Sign up begins 4/2. For Palatine cardholders only.

Historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., explores the influence, scrutiny, and varying legacies of American First Ladies, discussing their rankings, public perception, and the future of th...

Cooking instructor Kristyn Slick whips up some fresh, light, springtime meals that are big on flavor and short on prep time. Sign up begins 4/9. Presented: Zoom.

Big bubbles, small bubbles, bubbles that can swallow you whole, see them all at Ben’s Bubble Show.All ages. Tickets available 4/18. For Palatine cardholders only.

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantatDan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, i...

Meet Amelia Earhart in this living-history program. The pioneering aviator shares stories of her groundbreaking flights, adventurous spirit, and her 1937 journey around the world. ...

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

Transport your taste buds with cooking instructor Kristyn Slick as she takes us on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean. Sign up begins 5/7. Presented: Zoom.

Dressed in her native Ojibwa regalia, Kim Sigafus will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois with a focus on native women who were considered “The Hidden Half.” Sign up be...

Kristyn Slick instructs us on how to make fresh Vietnamese summer rolls with crisp vegetables, herbs, and protein. Crafting flavorful Dipping sauces will top off this class.

Join us to learn about owls and their amazing adaptations.  Presented by Jake Huffman of the Crabtree Nature Center.  Sign up begins 6/24. 

Experience the delicate balance of floral and sweet in our Lavender and Honey cooking class. Examine the enchanting flavors of lavender and golden honey in both savory and sweet di...

Celebrate food’s role in cultural identity, as Stacy Conway takes us on a culinary journey to explore dishes from other regions and cultures.

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...

Celebrate our neighborhood creatives and their stories showcased through the photography submitted for display at Palatine Library all September. Sign up begins 8/23.