About CPL
Facts and Figures
The Chicago Public Library serves as the city’s resource for free access to books, CDs, DVDs, downloadable media and eBooks, online databases, computers, WiFi and programs.
2012 Highlights
| January-April All Locations | |
| Circulation | 3,250,903 |
| Computer Sessions | 856,979 |
| Holds Filled | 754,474 |
| Holds Placed | 489,879 |
| Visitors* | 3,439,444 |
| WiFi Sessions | 144,911 |
* Count does not reflect the total visitor count due to location of traffic counter at 35 locations. Community room and program traffic are not included in totals for these locations.
2012 Statistics
2011 Statistics
- Circulation
- Computer Sessions
- Holds Filled
- Holds Placed
- Summer Reading Program—Adults
- Summer Reading Program—Children
- Visitors
- WiFi Sessions
Updated 5/8/12.