Back of the Yards, Chicago Public Library

2111 W. 47th Street | Bridgeport

About

Back of the Yards Branch of Chicago Public Library is a full-service neighborhood library that opened on August 26, 2013, co-located with Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School at 2111 W. 47th St. It offers bilingual collections, a YOUmedia teen space, and two public meeting rooms that host regular community programs and events. Situated along the 47th Street commercial corridor, it serves as a community hub within the Back of the Yards/New City area.

Getting there

Parking

Street parking only; street parking is available on Hoyne Street adjacent to the branch.

Public transit

CTA bus Route 47 runs along 47th Street with nearby stops, and CTA Route 50 serves Damen Avenue one block east; the Orange Line’s Western station (4901 S Western Ave) is about 0.5 miles southwest.

Events 9 upcoming