Northtown
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
Monday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Phone: (312) 744-2292
Email: northtown@chipublib.org
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s BirthdayMonday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Lincoln's BirthdayThursday, February 12, 2026Closed All Day
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Washington's BirthdayMonday, February 16, 2026Closed All Day
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Pulaski DayMonday, March 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Juneteenth DayFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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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 Northtown
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- After-hours book return
- Bike rack
- City Bill Payment Kiosk
- Computers (close 10 minutes before the building does)
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Scanner
- Study rooms
- WiFi
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- Citizenship Corner
- Homework help
- Large-print books
- Materials in Russian and Spanish
- Mental Health and Social Services
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A parking lot with accessible parking spaces is available on the west side of the building. Access the parking lot from Pratt Boulevard.
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- Accessible parking spaces are available in the parking lot on the west side of the building.
- Wheelchair accessible restrooms and water fountains.
- 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
Map
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
Monday
4 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday
4 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday
4 - 6 p.m.
Thursday
4 - 8 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.
