Back of the Yards
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
MondayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
TuesdayÂ
12:00PM - 8:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
ThursdayÂ
12:00PM - 8:00PM
FridayÂ
9:00AM - 5:00PM
SaturdayÂ
9:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayÂ
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Phone: (312) 747-9595
Email: backoftheyards@chipublib.org
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
About Back of the Yards
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- After-hours book return
- Bike rack
- City Bill Payment Kiosk
- Computers (close 10 minutes before the building does)
- Meeting room
- Scanner
- Street parking only
- WiFi
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Street parking is available on Hoyne Street.
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- There is a wheelchair accessible ramp leading to the entrance.
- The building entrance is accessible with push pads.
- Two ADA computer workstations: one for adults and one for children. These workstations feature:
- All CPL computers have Windows 10 Ease of Access accessibility resources for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus and other related needs.
       24-inch monitor
       Oversize keyboard
       Trackball mouse
       Wheelchair-accessible computer table
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Digital Learning
Want to learn more about the technology around us? Need help with digital tasks? Take these classes to learn about computers, internet, email, online scams, job searching, and more. Ask your librarian to schedule a class or a workshop! Also visit nearby branches to see their classes.
Digital literacy Classes
New at Back of the Yards
Get Free Homework Help at CPL
Aug 25, 2025
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Jul 30, 2025
Get Free Homework Help at CPL
Aug 25, 2025
Lánzate hacia la lectura
Jul 30, 2025