Parking Garage Closed Starting Monday, September 15

The underground parking garage will be closed starting Monday, September 15 through the week. The recently poured concrete had to cure for 30 days and now needs to be sealed with a protective coating. Please use the east and west parking lots of the Main Library.

Library Closed: Friday, September 26 for Staff Day

All Library locations are closed Friday, September 26, for a staff development day. 

Workshop Appointments

We offer one-on-one appointments for additional guidance with projects and equipment:

  • For valid District cardholders only.
  • Appointments can last up to 1 hour.
  • Staff will confirm an appointment time within three days of your request.
  • We are unable to accommodate weekend requests.
  • Similar appointment requests may be grouped.
  • Staff may request you wear a mask for interactions longer than 15 minutes.
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Workshop Drop-In Hours

You don't need an appointment to use The Workshop! If you'd prefer to drop in, our open hours are:

  • Tuesday-Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The Lab is closed Mondays and Fridays. Available to Palatine cardholders. 

The Workshop Lab is occasionally closed during drop-in hours for events. View upcoming Workshop events. 

Workshop Equipment

The Workshop Lab has a variety of Equipment available to use.

Learn more about the Equipment.

Find templates for our Equipment.