South Chicago

Hours & Information

Closed until 9:00am tomorrow

Monday 
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 
1:00PM - 5:00PM

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Special hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
9055 S. Houston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617

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Holidays and Closures

  • Christmas Eve
    Tuesday, December 24, 2024
    Special hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Christmas Day
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Tuesday, December 31, 2024
    Special hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • New Year's Day
    Wednesday, January 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
    Monday, January 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Lincoln's Birthday
    Wednesday, February 12, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Washington's Birthday
    Monday, February 17, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Pulaski Day
    Monday, March 3, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth Day
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day

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About South Chicago

  • There is metered street parking in front of the library that becomes free after 6 p.m. There is very limited street parking along Houston Avenue.

    • Accessible entrance at the front of the building.
    • The restrooms, water fountains and elevator are accessible.
    • 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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CyberNavigators

Get computer help from a CyberNavigator tutor. One-on-one sessions are available by appointment and last up to an hour. Learn about:

  • Computer, email and Internet basics
  • Online job searching and resume writing
  • CPL website and online resources, eBooks and other digital content

Please call to confirm availability and make an appointment.

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Hours

Monday
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday
12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday
12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

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.

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Hours

Monday
4 - 6 p.m.

Tuesday
4 - 6 p.m.

Wednesday
4 - 6 p.m.

Thursday
4 - 6 p.m.

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