Facilities – Chicago Public Library https://www.chipublib.org Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:08:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cor-liv-cdn-static.bibliocommons.com/images/IL-CPL/favicon.ico?1701792195459 Facilities – Chicago Public Library https://www.chipublib.org 32 32 Who do I contact for assistance with bill payment kiosks? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/who-do-i-contact-for-assistance-with-bill-payment-kiosks/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:44:44 +0000 https://www.chipublib.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9717534 EZ Pay Stations are self-service only. CPL does not support or maintain EZ Pay Stations. For assistance, contact:

]]> Can I pay City of Chicago bills at the library? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/can-i-pay-city-of-chicago-bills-at-the-library/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:43:48 +0000 https://www.chipublib.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=9717532 City of Chicago EZ Pay Stations are available at several CPL locations during regular library hours. View the EZ Pay Stations map.

You can pay the following at EZ Pay Stations:

  • Administration Notice of Ordinance Violations
  • Parking/Speed/Red-Light Tickets
  • Permits and Taxes
  • Utility Bill

The pay stations accept cash, credit cards, debit cards and personal checks. EZ Pay Stations do not give change for cash transactions.

]]> How do I book a study room at a neighborhood location? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/how-do-i-book-a-study-room-at-a-neighborhood-location/ Fri, 30 Sep 2016 21:37:50 +0000 https://www.chipublib.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=139082 Study rooms for both individuals and groups are available at the following neighborhood locations. Click on a location name to book online, or reserve in person at the location.

Study rooms may be booked up to two weeks in advance. Due to demand, study room use is limited to four hours per week.

Guidelines

Check our Study Room Use Guidelines for more information about using these rooms.

]]> How do I book a study room at the Harold Washington Library Center? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/how-do-i-book-a-study-room-at-the-harold-washington-library-center/ Fri, 30 Sep 2016 21:33:38 +0000 https://www.chipublib.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=139080 Study rooms may be booked up to two weeks in advance. Due to demand, study room use is limited to four hours per week and one session (of up to two hours) per day.

Study Rooms for Individuals

Book an individual study room at HWLC.

Individual study rooms are available on the 6th and 8th floors.

Book online or in person at the reference desk on the room’s floor.

Study Rooms for Groups

Book a group study room at HWLC.

Group study rooms are for at least two and no more than nine people, and are available on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors. 

Book online or in person at the reference desk on the room's floor.

Guidelines

Check our Study Room Use Guidelines for more information about using these rooms.

]]> How do I reserve a music practice room? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/how-do-i-schedule-a-music-practice-room/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:18:57 +0000 https://www.chipublib.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=104934 Music practice rooms at Harold Washington Library Center can be reserved one week in advance. Reserve online, in person or by calling the Arts & Music Reference Desk at 312-747-4800.

Walk-ins are also welcome if the room is not already reserved. If all rooms are in use, you may be placed on a waiting list for the next available room.

When making reservations, please be prepared to provide a contact name, phone number, email address, the name (if any) of the ensemble, group, organization and the number of people expected.

You'll need to show a current photo ID matching the name on the reservation when you check in to use the music practice room. ID before using a music practice room. Accepted forms of ID include:

  • Library card
  • Work ID
  • Driver’s license
  • State ID
  • School ID
  • Active military ID
  • Passport

Music practice rooms at Harold Washington Library Center:

  • A chamber rehearsal room
    • The Chamber Room contains a baby grand piano, music stands, and chairs. The purpose of the Chamber Room is to be a rehearsal area for small acoustic or vocal music ensembles of from 3 to 10 people.
  • Six practice rooms with pianos
    • Each room contains an upright piano, music stand, and coat rack. The purpose of these Rooms is to allow library patrons to practice or perform music.

View the Music Practice Room Use Guidelines and more information.

]]> Can I use my own instrument in a music practice room? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/can-i-use-my-own-instrument-in-a-music-practice-room/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:01:29 +0000 https://www.chipublib.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=104944 Yes, you are welcome to bring your own acoustic instruments to use in the practice rooms. Amplifiers and drums are not permitted.

Reservations are recommended.

]]> What’s the time limit for music practice rooms? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/whats-the-time-limit-for-music-practice-rooms/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:00:52 +0000 https://www.chipublib.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=104942 You may use a music practice room for up to one hour, with more time allowed if no one is waiting for a room. You may use the rooms once per day.

Groups using the chamber music room are guaranteed two hours, with more time allowed if no other group has reserved the room.

Reservations are recommended.

]]> What’s in the music practice rooms? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/whats-in-the-music-practice-rooms/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 18:38:00 +0000 https://www.chipublib.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=104932 The Chamber Room contains a baby grand piano, music stands and chairs. The purpose of the Chamber Room is to be a rehearsal area for small acoustic or vocal music ensembles of from 3 to 10 people.

Each practice room contains an upright piano, music stand and coat rack. The purpose of these rooms is to allow library patrons to practice or perform music.

Reservations are recommended.

]]> Who can use the music practice rooms? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/who-can-use-the-music-practice-rooms/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 18:37:05 +0000 https://www.chipublib.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=104930 Musicians of all ages and levels of experience are welcome to use the music practice rooms. Reservations are recommended.

View the Music Practice Room Use Guidelines.

]]> Does the library have music practice rooms? https://www.chipublib.org/faqs/does-the-library-have-music-practice-rooms/ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 03:08:41 +0000 http://chicago.bibliocms.com/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=11767 The 8th floor of the Harold Washington Library Center has:

  • A chamber rehearsal room
    • The Chamber Room contains a baby grand piano, music stands, and chairs. The purpose of the Chamber Room is to be a rehearsal area for small acoustic or vocal music ensembles of from 3 to 10 people.
  • Six practice rooms with pianos
    • Each room contains an upright piano, music stand, and coat rack. The purpose of these Rooms is to allow library patrons to practice or perform music.

Learn more about reserving a music practice room.

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