Facts and Figures

2026 Highlights

  Year to Date
All Locations
Circulation 2,250,466
Computer Sessions 192,987
Holds Filled 229,711
Holds Placed 1,066,804
Visitors* 1,007,833
WiFi Sessions 693,175

* 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

Employees

As of April 3, 2026:

Full-time employees 799
Part-time employees 287

Additional Statistics

Check the City of Chicago Data Portal for monthly statistics for each CPL location in the following areas:

  • Circulation
  • Computer Sessions
  • Holds Filled
  • Holds Placed
  • Visitors
  • WiFi Sessions
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