Neighborhoods Served
- Bridgeport
- Canaryville
- Chinatown
- Bronzeville
- McKinley Park
History
- Richard J. Daley Branch was dedicated February 1, 1989.
- The branch is named for Mayor Richard J. Daley (1902-1976) , who was a lifelong resident of the Bridgeport community.
- Daley served six terms as mayor, from April 20, 1955 until he died in office on December 20, 1976.
Artwork
- a mural entitled “Read, Learn, Discover” by 2012 Summer Reading Program volunteers
- “Art of Picture Books” by Anonymous
- Richard J. Daley Branch also features artwork funded through the Percent for Art Ordinance administered by the City of Chicago Public Art Program:
- a sculpture by Gordon Powell
- a relief by Della Seigenthaler
- drawings by Allan Winkler
