Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch, Chicago Public Library 415 East 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619
About the Business
Welcome to the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch of the Chicago Public Library, conveniently located at 415 East 79th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60619. Our library offers a welcoming space for all ages to explore, learn, and connect. We are proud to provide a parking lot on the east side of our building, accessible from 79th Street or Vernon Avenue. The lot offers 12 general parking spaces, three accessible spaces, two spaces for fuel-efficient vehicles, and two carpool slots. Additional parking is available behind the building, accessible from Vernon Avenue or Martin Luther King Drive.
At the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch, we are committed to supporting students and families with our out-of-school learning programs. Join us for "Teacher in the Library," where certified teachers offer homework help and study skills improvement. This drop-in service is designed to assist kids in completing their homework and enhancing their academic skills. Please note that the schedule is subject to change, so we recommend calling ahead to confirm availability.
Stay connected with us and discover more about our services and programs. We look forward to welcoming you to our community hub for learning and growth.
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Location & Phone number
415 East 79th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60619, United States
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday:
12:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
12:00 - 20:00
Friday:
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
13:00 - 17:00
Reviews
"It's fine. There's a decent amount of space between seating and computer stations. There could be more conventional desk seating with electrical outlets. They don't have chromebooks available for in-library use like at other branches."
"First visit to this branch in over 20 years. Beautiful Upgrade"
"Such a cozy place to bring your kids! They even had a craft event today with paint!"
"In what world is it possible that a man professionally dressed can't set up a computer in a library and have a few hours of uninterrupted work? In Chicago, at this Chicago Public Library, that's where. I walked in today and looked around for a comfortable place to sit because I had intended on being there working for about an hour. All of the chairs that surrounded the tables were not sturdy enough for my size or the length of time I planned on being there. To my joy, I found several high backed hairs that would be perfect. I sat down, got all set up and just as I was about the start my work a security guard comes over to inform me that I couldn't sit there, you need to sit over there....pointing to the small chairs. I explained to her that this area was fine for me and her reply was "I sorry you got all set up but if I wasn't on my break I would have told you that you couldn't sit here". I packed my things and left, and I'll not be returning to that location again.... imagine sitting down in a library only to be told you can't sit here. Do better Chicago public libraries, do better."
"Today I must say I truly enjoyed my visit here today. It was like walking into a different place so updated you almost forgot how the library use to look and smell. I truly hope the community embraced this world of knowledge, fun and adventures that it offers..Check the website out.m"
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