Toman Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Toman Branch
Serving Little Village — Chicago's "Mexico of the Midwest" and home to the city's highest concentration of Mexican-born residents — the Toman Branch delivers fully bilingual services, a YOUmedia teen space, and certified homework help in English and Spanish to one of the West Side's most vibrant immigrant communities.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 2708 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: 3127451660
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Toman Branch
The Toman Branch is located at 2708 S. Pulaski Road in the South Lawndale / Little Village community, a neighborhood that is approximately 80% Hispanic and centers on 26th Street, Chicago's second-highest-grossing retail corridor generating roughly $900 million in annual sales. The community's roots are Czech and Polish in the early 20th century, with Mexican families becoming the dominant presence from the 1960s onward. The branch offers fully bilingual (English and Spanish) programming, a Toman YOUmedia space for teens, and Teacher in the Library sessions Monday through Wednesday afternoons. Facilities include a meeting room, parking lot with one accessible space, ADA workstations, Wi-Fi, and after-hours book return.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Fully bilingual (English and Spanish) services throughout — collections, Digital Navigator tutoring, and Teacher in the Library homework help
- Toman YOUmedia teen space offering digital learning and creative technology programming
- Teacher in the Library: certified educators provide homework and study-skills support in English and Spanish, Monday–Wednesday afternoons
- Digital Navigator one-on-one tutoring (by appointment) covering computer basics, job searching, and CPL digital resources
- Spanish-language materials collection serving Chicago's largest Mexican-immigrant community on the West Side
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What days and times does Toman Branch offer homework help?
The Teacher in the Library program at Toman runs Monday through Wednesday afternoons with certified bilingual educators providing homework assistance and study-skills support in both English and Spanish. Check with the branch for current session times, as schedules can shift seasonally.
Does Toman Branch have a space or programs for teens?
Yes. Toman has a YOUmedia space dedicated to teen digital learning and creative programming — part of CPL's network of YOUmedia sites that emphasize making, coding, design, and media production. The branch also hosts LEGO Club, crochet classes, and other youth programs.
Can I get one-on-one technology help at Toman Branch?
Yes. The Digital Navigator program offers free one-on-one technology tutoring sessions by appointment (up to one hour). Sessions cover computer basics, email, job searching, and how to use CPL digital resources. Sessions are available in both English and Spanish — ask staff to schedule an appointment.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.