Back of the Yards
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Christmas Day (Observed)Sunday, December 24, 2023Closed All Day
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Christmas DayMonday, December 25, 2023Closed All Day
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New Year's EveSunday, December 31, 2023Closed All Day
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New Year's DayMonday, January 1, 2024Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 15, 2024Closed All Day
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Abraham Lincoln's BirthdayMonday, February 12, 2024Closed All Day
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George Washington's BirthdayMonday, February 19, 2024Closed All Day
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Pulaski DayMonday, March 4, 2024Closed All Day
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Easter SundaySunday, March 31, 2024Closed All Day
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All Staff Institute DayWednesday, April 24, 2024Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 27, 2024Closed All Day
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JuneteenthWednesday, June 19, 2024Closed All Day
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Independence DayThursday, July 4, 2024Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 2, 2024Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 28, 2024Closed All Day
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Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
About Back of the Yards
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- After-hours book return
- Bike rack
- City Bill Payment Kiosk
- Computers (close 30 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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Featured Services
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.
Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
4 - 6 p.m.
4 -7 p.m.
4 - 6 p.m.
4 -7 p.m.
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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
Sessions available in English and Spanish. Please call to confirm availability and make an appointment.
Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Noon - 5 p.m.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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