Use a Computer
Visit any CPL location to use a computer. If you don’t have a Chicago Public Library card, you can request a daily guest pass for computer access.
Computers are available from the time a location opens until 10 minutes before the location closes.
Printing at CPL
Visit any CPL location to print a document. You can use a library computer or print from your own device.
Printing Hours for all CPL Locations
- Printing ends 10 minutes before closing.
Printing Costs (Cash Only)
- $0.15 per sheet for 1-sided prints
- $0.25 per sheet for 2-sided prints
The first $1.50 in printing each day is free. Color printing is not available.
At this time CPL accepts cash only to pay for printing costs.
Print from Your Phone or Computer
You can send documents to any CPL location from your own phone or computer. There are two options:
Option 1: Upload
Choose this option if you need double-sided printing.
Visit the ePrintIT website to upload your document(s) and follow onscreen instructions to select settings and submit.
Option 2: Email
Only single-sided printing is available when emailing documents.
Email your documents (either as an attachment or in the body of the email) to:
mobileprinting@chipublib.org.
After you have submitted your documents via email or upload, you will receive an email and/or text with instructions for print release at any CPL location. At the library, find a Print Release Kiosk and follow the instructions provided. You will need either your library card number or a release code to complete printing. Please note that mobile prints may not be available after the day they were submitted and will never be available for more than 24 hours. Check hours for all locations here to plan your visit to release your print.