About CPL
Facts and Figures
The Chicago Public Library serves as the city’s resource for free access to books, CDs, DVDs, eBooks and downloadable media, online databases, computers, WiFi and programs.
2013 Highlights
| January-March All Locations | |
| Circulation | 2,281,459 |
| Computer Sessions | 659,335 |
| Holds Filled | 522,101 |
| Holds Placed | 358,047 |
| Visitors* | 2,542,675 |
| WiFi Sessions | 169,670 |
* Count does not reflect the total visitor count due to location of traffic counter at 34 locations. Community room and program traffic are not included in totals for these locations.
CPL Employees
As of December 31, 2012:
| Full-time employees | 725 |
| Part-time employees | 185 |
2013 Statistics
2012 Statistics
- Circulation
- Computer Sessions
- Holds Filled
- Holds Placed
- Summer Reading Program—Adults
- Summer Reading Program—Children
- Visitors
- WiFi Sessions