Harold Washington Library Center
Hours & Information
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Christmas EveTuesday, December 24, 2024Special hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year's EveTuesday, December 31, 2024Special hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s BirthdayMonday, January 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Lincoln's BirthdayWednesday, February 12, 2025Closed All Day
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Washington's BirthdayMonday, February 17, 2025Closed All Day
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Pulaski DayMonday, March 3, 2025Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 26, 2025Closed All Day
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Juneteenth DayThursday, June 19, 2025Closed All Day
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Independence DayFriday, July 4, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
About Harold Washington Library Center
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- After-hours book return
- Archives and Special Collections
- Bike rack
- City Bill Payment Kiosk
- Computers (close 10 minutes before the building does)
- Music practice rooms
- Private event rentals
- Scanner
- Street parking only
- Study rooms
- WiFi
- YOUmedia Recording Studio (for teens only)
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- Exhibits
- Federal Depository Library Program
- Homework help
- Mental Health and Social Services
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View parking facilities within convenient walking distance of Harold Washington Library Center.
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The Assistive Resources Center on the 5th floor of Harold Washington Library Center is for individuals with visual impairments or who have physical disabilities that prevent them from performing tasks such as using a computer mouse.
The Assistive Resources Center has three individual computer rooms available by appointment. To make an appointment, please call (312) 747-4001.
Each room has:
The Assistive Resources Center computers offer:
Harold Washington Library Center has a videophone with video relay service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Deaf or hard of hearing individuals may use the videophone to place video relay calls to hearing people, who receive the calls on a standard phone. Calls are routed through an interpreting center, where an interpreter, fluent in ASL and spoken English or Spanish, appears on the device. The deaf and hard of hearing caller signs the message to the interpreter, and the interpreter relays the conversation between the two parties. Deaf or hard of hearing individuals can also use the videophone to call other deaf or hard of hearing individuals with a videophone.
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CyberNavigators
Get computer help from a CyberNavigator tutor. One-on-one sessions are available by appointment and last up to an hour. Learn about:
- Computer, email and Internet basics
- Online job searching and resume writing
- CPL website and online resources, eBooks and other digital content
Sessions available in English and French. Please call to confirm availability and make an appointment.
Hours
Monday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday
2 - 7 p.m.
Teacher in the Library
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
Sunday
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.