Use the cpl.org website to see availability of the book you want. If it's not in, you can reserve it so you know when to pick it up!

Love the building, it's gorgeous. Go to the top where you can enjoy the glass ceiling !

Beautiful building and the winter garden is a must see! Great free wifi .

Specifically, The Winter Garden space on the 9th floor . Large, indoor, beautiful area at the top of the building with a glass ceiling . Decent wifi , but no power.

The layout has been redesigned, it's much easier to get to where you need to go and the circulation desk is in the beautiful lobby instead of on the third floor.

If you don't find what you want on the shelves, place the item on hold & the library will notify you when it comes in. It takes almost a month for staff to re-shelve returned books & media.

The winter garden at the top floor is one of my favorite places in Chi-town

The post modernism roof is just amazing. Check-it out !

Head to the 9th Floor of the city 's central library to visit the Winter Garden , a spacious atrium with a terrazzo and marble floor and glass dome.

Love this place! So easy to put books on hold and then swing in to pick them up.

Book study rooms as early as possible. But if you do need a last minute room, the higher the floor, the greater your chances

Check online for regular free events .Attend some very interesting talks from well known authors/Best sellers. I have attended a couple and each time it has been a treat!

Very inconvenient interior design will send you on a quest across multiple escalators, elevators , and searches just to get to the books . Hangout for bums.

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The 9th floor Winter Garden is beautiful and less crowded then the rest of the library . Great for studying

Librarians are very nice, and so do the security guards . Never leave your stuff unattended at a table, not even a school book bag. Mine got stolen here. Lost and found office is closed on weekends.

I love it here best library in the city plus open on sundays the 9th floor is beautiful btw

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Check out the beautiful architectural details on the outside of the building

The nice lady (didn't catch name) with the silver/blond streaks on the 6th is incredibly helpful! #KnowsHerLiterature

"Secret" garden-like sitting area at the top is a spring sanctuary in the wintertime.

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The Winter Garden on the 9th floor may be closed when it hosts events .

The huge Chicago library of the loop.

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wide selection of books and CDs to borrow

Don't be caught off guard the first time you come here and they ask to search your bag when leaving.

For me, this is a great place to get some work done on my netbook. Awesome selection of materials.

Visit the top floor and check out the atrium.

I finally found love!! It's on page 364 in the dictionary.

Love the book selection hate the employees attitude

Coins and wishes!! ;D

YouMedia. A digital media space for teens. Cool. Great idea.

There are not enough outlets for the people who need to use laptops (or charge their phones).

Amaaazing Art book Collection. Must check! :)

Music practice rooms for free... All you need is a library card or state ID

Beautiful interior space at the top floor.

Fellow beaders, save money on beading books . Great selection on 8th floor. Head to the TT212 shelves.

Its been awhile but its the biggest an best library in town

Great building, better library , look for the gargoyles ...you can't miss em.

Helpful staff !

filing taxes at this Ladder Up tax site on the 7th floor.

Gorgeous and massive library .

Rare building! Beautiful

Closes at 5. Pretty inside

is getting my 2022 taxes done.

The best place to search for a book in need

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Try reading with your eyes shut.

You guys....FREE COMICS!! Get a library card and read some effin' Batman!