Near North Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Near North Branch
Near North Branch occupies a Division Street address that places it at the crossroads of three strikingly different Chicago worlds: the historic Old Town entertainment district, the gentrified former site of Cabrini-Green public housing, and the southern edge of the affluent Gold Coast. This mix gives the branch one of the most socioeconomically diverse user bases in the CPL system.
🕑 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: 310 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 3127440991
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Near North Branch
The Near North Branch is situated at 310 W. Division Street in the Near North Side community area, steps from the Old Town neighborhood and within a short walk of the redeveloped Cabrini-Green site, which once housed up to 15,000 public housing residents before demolition was completed in 2011. The surrounding area is now a blend of mixed-income housing, luxury developments, and long-established Old Town retail and residential blocks. The branch offers study rooms, a meeting room, computers, and digital literacy classes covering job searching, email, and internet skills — services that serve the full economic spectrum of a rapidly changing neighborhood. Large-print collections and two ADA computer workstations with accessible peripherals are available for patrons with visual or mobility needs.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Study rooms and meeting room available for reservation
- Digital literacy classes covering job searching, email, online scams, and internet basics
- Parking lot on-site with two ADA-accessible spaces off Division Street
- Large-print books collection
- Two ADA computer workstations (adult and children) with oversized keyboards and trackball mice
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are Near North Branch's hours, and why are Monday and Wednesday evenings different from Tuesday and Thursday?
Near North Branch is open Monday and Wednesday from 12 PM to 8 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM — a staggered schedule CPL uses across many branches to maximize coverage. Friday and Saturday are 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday is 1 PM to 5 PM.
Is there parking at the Near North Branch on Division Street?
Yes. The branch has a small parking lot with two ADA-accessible spaces, located on the west side of the building and accessible from Division Street. Street parking on Division and nearby side streets is also an option.
Does Near North Branch serve the former Cabrini-Green neighborhood?
Yes. The branch at 310 W. Division Street is the closest CPL location to the area where the Cabrini-Green public housing complex once stood. Following the completion of demolition in 2011 and subsequent mixed-income redevelopment, Near North Branch continues to serve residents of the broader Near North Side community, including those in new mixed-income housing on the former Cabrini-Green footprint.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.