

Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library)
The Harold Washington Library Center is the main branch of the Chicago Public Library system. When it opened in 1991, the ten-story library was the largest public library in the world.
Located in Chicago’s South Loop, its design is based on the winning submission in a 1988 architecture contest. The contest was to design the new library called for by then-Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, the city’s first African American mayor.
The Harold Washington Library Center is more than just a traditional library for books. Here, you can research your ancestry in their online genealogy databases. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the building, art on display from more than 50 artists, music practice rooms, a Maker Lab, and book clubs and reading events for your children. Be sure to visit the glass-domed Winter Garden atrium on the library’s 9th floor as well.
Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library) Tours and Activities
You are viewing Virtual Experiences in Chicago. See more Virtual Experiences around the globe. 🌎
2 results

Chicago City Minibus Tour

Private Chicago City Minibus Tour
FAQ’s
What are Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library) hours of operation?
Should I book Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library) tickets in advance?
How much does it cost to visit Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library) 2021?
What's the best way to experience Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library)?
Things to do near Chicago
- Things to do in Illinois
- Things to do in Cleveland
- Things to do in Nashville
- Things to do in Pittsburgh
- Things to do in Toronto
- Things to do in Niagara Falls & Around
- Things to do in Niagara Falls
- Things to do in Buffalo
- Things to do in Branson
- Things to do in Greenville
- Things to do in Atlanta
- Things to do in Washington DC
- Things to do in Ohio
- Things to do in Ontario
- Things to do in Missouri