Independence

Open today until 8:00pm

Monday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Tuesday 
12:00PM - 8:00PM

Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Thursday 
12:00PM - 8:00PM

Friday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 
1:00PM - 5:00PM

4024 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618

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Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Christmas Day (Observed)
    Sunday, December 24, 2023
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Monday, December 25, 2023
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Sunday, December 31, 2023
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Monday, January 1, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    Monday, January 15, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
    Monday, February 12, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • George Washington's Birthday
    Monday, February 19, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Pulaski Day
    Monday, March 4, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Sunday
    Sunday, March 31, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • All Staff Institute Day
    Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 27, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Wednesday, June 19, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Thursday, July 4, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 2, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 28, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day

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About Independence

  • Covered parking spaces are available behind the building. Enter from Irving Park Road westbound or from the eastbound alley off of Ridgeway Avenue. Street parking is available on Elston Avenue.

  • Accessible front and rear (parking lot) entrances.

    • 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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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
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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