Back of the Yards
Hours & Information
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Christmas EveTuesday, December 24, 2024Special hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year's EveTuesday, December 31, 2024Special hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
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New Year's DayWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s BirthdayMonday, January 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Lincoln's BirthdayWednesday, February 12, 2025Closed All Day
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Washington's BirthdayMonday, February 17, 2025Closed All Day
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Pulaski DayMonday, March 3, 2025Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 26, 2025Closed All Day
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Juneteenth DayThursday, June 19, 2025Closed All Day
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Independence DayFriday, July 4, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
About Back of the Yards
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- After-hours book return
- Bike rack
- City Bill Payment Kiosk
- Computers (close 10 minutes before the building does)
- Meeting room
- Scanner
- Street parking only
- WiFi
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Street parking is available on Hoyne Street.
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- There is a wheelchair accessible ramp leading to the entrance.
- The building entrance is accessible with push pads.
- 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
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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.
Sessions available in English and Spanish. Schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm availability.
Hours
Monday
4 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday
4 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday
4 - 6 p.m.
Thursday
4 - 7 p.m.
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
Sessions available in English and Spanish.
Please call to confirm availability and make an appointment.
Hours
Monday
10 a.m - 3 p.m.
Tuesday
Noon - 5 p.m.
Wednesday
10 a.m - 3 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
