Altgeld

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

Monday 
12:00PM - 8:00PM

Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Wednesday 
12:00PM - 8:00PM

Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Friday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 
1:00PM - 5:00PM

955 E. 131st Street
Chicago, IL 60827

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Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Easter Sunday
    Sunday, March 31, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • All Staff Institute Day
    Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 27, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Wednesday, June 19, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Thursday, July 4, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 2, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 28, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day

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About Altgeld

  • A parking lot with 18 spaces (including two accessible parking spaces) is available on the north side of the library. Access from 131st Street. There is another parking lot east of the building and street parking is also available in front of the building.

    • The entire building is ADA accessible.
    • There are two accessible parking spaces in the parking lot on the north side of the building.
    • Two ADA computer workstations: one for adults and one for children. These workstations feature:
      • 24-inch monitor
      • Oversize keyboard
      • Trackball mouse
      • Wheelchair-accessible computer table

      All CPL computers have Windows 10 Ease of Access accessibility resources for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus and other related needs.

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Looking for help with school work? Join other kids and families for out-of-school learning support. Get help from a certified teacher to complete homework and improve study skills. Drop in for homework help and try Teacher in the Library in person.

Schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm availability.

Hours

Tuesday
4 - 6 p.m.

Wednesday
4 - 6 p.m.

Thursday
4 - 6 p.m.

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