Chicago Public Library
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Chicago Public Library

400 S State St | The Loop Capacity - 350 people

About

Chicago Public Library’s central Harold Washington Library Center is a landmark postmodern building that opened on October 7, 1991, and anchors the system’s flagship services downtown. Its 9th?floor Winter Garden atrium and the lower?level Cindy Pritzker Auditorium (350?seat theater) regularly host author talks, concerts, lectures, and civic programs. Set in the heart of the Loop near State and Van Buren, it’s surrounded by theaters and dining with excellent transit access.

Getting there

Parking

No on-site lot; nearby paid garages include 318 S Federal, 131 S Dearborn, 30 W Monroe, 412 S Dearborn, 181 N Dearborn, and 181 N Clark. The library recommends reserving parking in advance via SpotHero.

Public transit

Adjacent to the Harold Washington Library–State/Van Buren ‘L’ station serving the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines; Red and Blue Line transfers via Jackson stations. CTA lists additional access via buses 2, 6, 10 (seasonal), 29, 36, 62, 146, and 147.