Little Village Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Little Village Branch
Little Village Branch opened October 3, 2011 in a 16,300-square-foot LEED Gold–certified building designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux — one of Chicago's greenest branch libraries, situated at the heart of the "Mexico of the Midwest," a neighborhood where 26th Street is the city's second-highest-grossing shopping district and over 80 percent of residents are of Mexican descent.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 2311 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: 3127451862
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Little Village Branch
Little Village Branch opened October 3, 2011 at 2311 S. Kedzie Avenue in a purpose-built 16,300-square-foot facility designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux and awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, recognizing it as one of the most environmentally sustainable branch libraries in the CPL system. The branch serves the Little Village (La Villita) and Lawndale communities — a densely Mexican-American neighborhood that hosts Chicago's largest Hispanic parade each September and generates roughly $900 million in annual retail sales along 26th Street. A Citizenship Corner supports residents navigating the naturalization process, and bilingual Digital Navigator tutoring is offered in both English and Spanish. The branch celebrated its quinceañera — 15 years of community service — in 2026.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- LEED Gold–certified green building (2011), one of the most sustainable CPL branch libraries
- Citizenship Corner — resources and support for residents pursuing U.S. naturalization
- Bilingual Digital Navigator tutoring in English and Spanish, one-on-one
- Spanish-language book clubs and multilingual GED preparation sessions
- Located steps from 26th Street — Chicago's second-busiest retail corridor and cultural hub
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Citizenship Corner at Little Village Branch?
The Citizenship Corner is a dedicated resource area at Little Village Branch offering materials, forms, and support to help residents navigate the U.S. naturalization and citizenship process. Staff can point patrons to relevant resources and upcoming workshops.
Is bilingual service available at Little Village Branch?
Yes. Little Village Branch offers extensive bilingual services in English and Spanish, including Spanish-language materials, one-on-one Digital Navigator computer tutoring in both languages, and Spanish-language book clubs and GED preparation programming.
What green features does the Little Village Branch building have?
Little Village Branch earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council when it opened in 2011. The 16,300-square-foot building was designed by Harley Ellis Devereaux with sustainable construction practices and won the 2011 New Construction – Chicago Project of the Year award from the Construction Industry Service Corporation.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.