Independence
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
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) 744-0900
Email: independence@chipublib.org

Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed 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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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 Independence
2026 Ravinia Tickets Available at All CPL Branches!
Jun 18, 2026
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month
Jun 18, 2026
CPL Now Offers Access to The New York Times
May 27, 2026
2026 Ravinia Tickets Available at All CPL Branches!
Jun 18, 2026
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month
Jun 18, 2026
CPL Now Offers Access to The New York Times
May 27, 2026
