Independence
Hours & Information
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 Independence
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- After-hours book return
- Bike rack
- Computers (close 10 minutes before the building does)
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Scanner
- Study rooms
- WiFi
- YOUmedia Recording Studio (for teens only)
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Covered parking spaces are available behind the building. Enter from Irving Park Road westbound or from the eastbound alley off of Ridgeway Avenue. Street parking is available on Elston Avenue.
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Accessible front and rear (parking lot) entrances.
- 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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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.
Sessions available in English and Spanish. Schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm availability.
Hours
Tuesday
3 - 6 p.m.
Thursday
3 - 6 p.m.
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.
