The Top 20 Libraries in Chicago, IL

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Great library, quiet, and a nice neighborhood vibe.

B. B.

Chicago Public Library - John Merlo Branch

I give it 4 stars because it’s quiet, convenient, and when I need to use Windows/PC for work then I can just walk over here and there’s almost always computers available. Not a huge library, but they have a decent sized collection of books; most of the space is desks/computers.

Damian H.

Chicago Public Library

I agree about the front desk employees, but I have to applaud Mitchell Smith, Head Librarian for «holding down the fort» as he consistently brings quality performances, lectures and mini-art galleries relating to the African-American experience to this difficult location. New authors readings, a killer jazz…

Phyllis C.

Whitney M. Young Jr Library

This library is very clean and tidy all the times I have been there, usually quiet, and most of the staff are quite cordial and helpful. However, my experience today near closing time was a completely different experience. As usual, the older white lady security guard came through at 5:30 and 5:45 to announce…

Trisha S.

Austin-Irving Library

The library itself is a beautiful building with a lot of really awesome sections and features. However, some of the staff are very rude. I went to the third floor to print something out, which I had never done before, and every time I asked a question, the lady at the desk would snap at me or roll her eyes. The…

Allison S.

Chicago Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center

Although a new facility, the library’s environment is not conducive to productive work and study. The kids area is unsupervised, thus the kids are free to run around and play games such as tag (which should take place on a playground). Other fellow library patrons have been observed to freely talk on the…

Chik W.

Albany Park Public Library

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118 places in Chicago, ordered by rating:

Pritzker Military Museum & Library

4.9

10 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-374-9333
Address:	104 South Michigan Ave Ste 400

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Newberry Library

4.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-943-9090
Address:	60 W Walton St

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Chicago Public Library

4.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	1625 W Chicago Ave

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Chicago Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center

4.2

31 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-747-4300
Address:	400 S State St

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Edgebrook Public Library

3.9

12 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-744-8313
Address:	5331 W Devon Ave

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DePaul University’s Richardson Library

4.1

9 reviews

Telephone:	+1 773-325-7862
Address:	2350 North Kenmore Ave

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Chicago Public Library - Roosevelt Branch

4.0

12 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-746-5656
Address:	1101 W Taylor St

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Chicago Public Library-Blackstone Branch

3.8

15 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-747-0511
Address:	4904 S Lake Park Ave

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Sulzer Regional Library

3.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-744-7616
Address:	4455 N Lincoln Ave

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Chicago Public Library

3.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-744-0019
Address:	1226 W Ainslie St

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Chicago Public Library - Chinatown Branch

3.8

16 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-747-8013
Address:	2100 S Wentworth Ave

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Independence Public Library

3.4

16 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-744-0900
Address:	3548 W Irving Park Rd

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Lincoln Park Library

3.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-744-1926
Address:	1150 W Fullerton Ave

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Chicago Public Library - Lincoln Belmont Branch

3.2

17 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-744-0166
Address:	1659 W Melrose

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Chicago Public Library

3.2

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-744-8400
Address:	Uptown 929 W Buena Ave

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Logan Square Branch Chicago Public Library

3.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 312-744-5295
Address:	3030 W Fullerton Ave

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Albany Park Public Library

3.2

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 773-539-5450
Address:	3401 W Foster Ave

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The Top 20 Libraries

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