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Harold Washington Library Center Description
Named in honor of the city's first African-American mayor, Harold Washington Library Center is a modern building and the home of the Chicago public library. It was designed by Hammond, Beeby and Babka in 1991 combining post-modern and classical styles. The library's collection consists of more than two million books including a large Civil War and American History section. There is also a comprehensive collection of books related to Chicago and Midwest history and culture. The building itself features an auditorium/theater, five floors of reading rooms and a sky-lit winter garden on the top floor.

The roofline is distinguished by fanciful foliage and owls reading books.
Hobbies & Activities category: Library
Address
Harold Washington Library Center
400 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Phone 1 (312) 747-4300
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0013:00
Closed21:0021:0021:0021:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
FREE
Tips
Closed major holidays.
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Typical Visit
1 hour
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