Palatine, Illinois
Upcoming events from the Palatine public library.
139 upcoming events
Nuestra Ofrenda is a drop-in event for all ages held on October 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Rand Road Branch, where visitors can learn about the Day of the Dead by visiting an ofrenda and sharing photos of loved ones who have passed away.
Early voting and a mail ballot drop box are available at the Main Library Meeting Room 1 from October 19 through November 3, 2026, for the Gubernatorial Election.
Participants ages 18 and up can pick up a DIY Decorative Diya Kit at the Adult Services Desk at the Main Library on November 2, 2026, to create home decorations for Diwali, with one kit limited per person while supplies last.
Early voting and a mail ballot drop box are available at the Main Library's Meeting Room 1 in Cook County from October 19 through November 3, 2026 for the Gubernatorial Election.
Toddler Storytime is a 30-minute program at Main Library's Story Room AB where children ages 1-2 with a parent or caregiver enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs.
Referral Services Drop-In Hours at Rand Road Branch on November 2, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM connect visitors with resources and local organizations to help with difficult situations, with no appointment needed.
On November 2, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Main Library Story Room AB, people of all ages can celebrate Día de los Muertos with activities, crafts, and snacks to honor fallen loved ones. Registration begins October 19.
A polling place for Palatine Township Precincts 14, 42, and 45 for the Gubernatorial Election is open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Main Library Meeting Room 1.
Curbside Pickup at the Main Library allows Palatine Library District cardholders to pick up their holds from their vehicle, lasting one hour from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on November 3, 2026, for all ages.
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute story reading session held at the Main Library's Story Room AB from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for children ages 3-5.
On November 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Rand Road Branch, participants ages 18 and older can create seasonal potholders using a Cricut machine. Registration begins October 20 and is limited to Palatine cardholders, with materials provided.
Participants ages 18+ use a Cricut machine to create seasonal potholders in a 30-minute session at Rand Road Branch on November 3, 2026 from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM; registration begins October 20 for Palatine cardholders only, with materials provided.
On November 3, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM, participants ages 18 and older can attend a 30-minute Cricut activity at Rand Road Branch to make seasonal potholders, with materials provided for Palatine cardholders only.
Curbside Pickup is a service for Palatine Library District cardholders at the Main Library from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on November 3, 2026, for all ages, where staff bring library hold items to your vehicle after you call ahead upon arrival.
Career counselor Fred Ettinger presents strategies for creating a resume in today's market and conducts one-on-one reviews, lasting from 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM for ages 18+.
The ESL Conversation Club is a virtual event on November 3, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for ages 18 and up where participants practice English conversational skills with staff and volunteers.
Toddler Storytime takes place at the Main Library's Story Room AB on November 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for ages 1-2 with a parent or caregiver, featuring stories, rhymes, and songs.
Senior Tech Connections is a one-hour librarian-led discussion at the Main Library's Study Room 2K where participants ages 18 and older explore technology topics, with November's focus on differences between Windows and Apple devices.
Referral Services Drop-In Hours at North Hoffman Branch offers free resource connection assistance from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for all ages, with no appointment required.
This 90-minute workshop on managing digital estates for ages 18 and up takes place at the Main Library Meeting Room 1 on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM, presented by Rich Trauth from Tripp Avenue.
The Chess Club for Kids meets on November 4, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Main Library Story Room AB for ages 5-18, where participants learn chess from an experienced coach at all skill levels.
The Sensory Museum is a one-hour hands-on, multi-sensory experience for ages 18+ held on November 4, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Main Library's Meeting Room 1, with sign-ups beginning September 22 and drop-ins welcome.
Baby Einstein: Peekaboo Puzzles is a 45-minute activity at the Main Library Story Room AB where children ages 0-2 create a keepsake by combining family photos with a simple wood puzzle.
Crafty Kids is a drop-in craft activity at Rand Road Branch for ages 5-12 (listed in event details, though description mentions 3-7) where children make simple crafts on different weekly themes from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on November 5, 2026.
Curbside Pickup at the Main Library allows Palatine Library District cardholders to pick up their reserved items from their vehicle during a one-hour appointment window, with reservations required at least 90 minutes in advance.
Crafty Kids at North Hoffman Branch on November 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM is a drop-in craft activity for children ages 5-12 where they make simple crafts exploring different topics while supplies last.
Curbside Pickup is a service for Palatine Library District cardholders to pick up their hold items at the Main Library from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on November 5, 2026, for all ages.
A librarian and library members chat and share genealogy research tips and tricks for one hour from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Main Library Study Room 2K for ages 18 and up.
Middle School Makers is a drop-in event at the Main Library's Teen Space on November 5, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, where participants ages 13-18 can create beaded bracelets with provided materials.
A virtual Citizenship Class for ages 18+ meets from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM on November 5, 2026, to prepare participants for their citizenship test by covering U.S. history and civics over 12 required sessions.
Adults ages 18+ take a virtual tour of famous American historic house museums like Hearst Castle and Mount Vernon at the Main Library on November 5, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Referral Services Drop-In Hours are held at the Main Library's Study Room 2A from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on November 6, 2026, where staff help connect people navigating difficult situations to resources and local organizations without requiring an appointment.
The Friday Morning Book Group meets on November 6, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM in Meeting Room 2 at the Main Library for adults 18 and older to discuss books.
On November 6, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Rand Road Branch, participants ages 18 and older can attend a 30-minute Cricut activity to make seasonal potholders using provided materials; registration begins October 23 and is limited to Palatine cardholders.
On November 6, 2026, from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM at Rand Road Branch, adults 18+ can participate in a 30-minute Cricut activity to create seasonal potholders with materials provided for Palatine cardholders only.
Participants ages 18+ create seasonal potholders using a Cricut machine in a 30-minute session at Rand Road Branch on November 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM. This program is for Palatine cardholders only, with materials provided and registration beginning October 23.
Movie at the Branch: Toy Story 5 is a two-hour film screening at North Hoffman Branch on November 6, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM for all ages, available to Palatine cardholders only.
Crafty Kids is a drop-in craft activity at Main Library on November 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM for ages 5-12, where children make simple crafts exploring different topics each week while supplies last.
Curbside Pickup at Main Library is a service for Palatine Library District cardholders (all ages) to pick up reserved items from their vehicles, lasting one hour from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on November 7, 2026.
Book Mini Golf is a 3-hour event at Main Library's Meeting Room 1 on November 7, 2026, where participants play 20-minute 9-hole mini golf courses built from books for all ages.
The Holiday Repair and Craft Swap is a three-hour community event held on November 7, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Main Library Story Room AB where participants of all ages can learn repair and upcycling skills at various booths, swap craft supplies, and explore practical tools for maintaining holiday decorations and household items. Materials and all repairs are provided free of charge.
Curbside Pickup at Main Library allows Palatine Library District cardholders to pick up their reserved items from their vehicle for one hour from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on November 7, 2026, and is available for all ages.
Toddler Storytime features stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 1-2 with a parent or caregiver, running from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM on November 9, 2026, at the Main Library's Story Room AB.
Participants ages 18 and up learn to use design software to add a name or design to a glass with a laser cutter at this 2-hour workshop at the Main Library Workshop Lab on November 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Referral Services Drop-In Hours are held at Rand Road Branch from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on November 9, 2026, where visitors can drop in without an appointment to connect with resources and local organizations for assistance with difficult situations.
Participants ages 18+ learn to use design software to add names or designs to pint glasses using a laser cutter at this two-hour workshop held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Main Library Workshop Lab on November 9, 2026.
At the Levitation Station event on November 9, 2026, children ages 5-12 learn about the science of levitation through magnet experimentation for 45 minutes at the Main Library Story Room AB.
The Int'l Cafe is a language conversation practice and intercultural exchange event for ages 18+ held on November 9, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Main Library Meeting Room 1.
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