Students

Test Proctoring

Test proctoring is provided free of charge to visitors with a valid District Library card. Fill out the Request Form and Library staff will review your request and contact you to schedule an appointment.

Online Resources for Students

Find reference sources, full-text articles, primary documents, creative works, and multimedia on history, literature, science, social studies and more with High School – Gale in Context.

Study Rooms

Currently Study Rooms are not available due to our Renovation Project.

Ideal for groups of eight people or less. Rooms are open to everyone.

Palatine Library cardholders can reserve a room up to two weeks in advance for two hours at a time. See Policy 3-16 for more details. 

Reserve a Study Room

Call the Technology Desk: 847-907-3600 ext. 190. Or click on "How can we help?" at the bottom of the page to chat with us. 

Print, Copy, Scan, Fax

Copiers, scanner, and printers are available at all our locations, and faxing is available at the Main Library and Rand Road Branch.

See rates and services.

Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

See Technology Volunteer Opportunity above.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - for grades 9th-12th

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets monthly during the school year and members assist at various programs throughout the year.  Applicants must be in grades 9-12 to become a member.  Applications are available August 1-15.

Tween Hangouts - for grades 6th-8th

Our Tween Advisory Group (TAG) has a new format! Get to know other middle schoolers while enjoying a fun activity. Grades 6-8. Sign up begins 2 weeks before each meeting; sign up by clicking date below.  

             First Friday of the Month, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.