Lincoln Belmont Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Lincoln Belmont Branch
Tucked into the Lake View neighborhood — one of Chicago's most educated and walkable communities, home to Wrigley Field and the nationally recognized Boystown LGBTQ+ district — Lincoln Belmont Branch combines study rooms, a reservable meeting room, and a rich youth programs calendar in a neighborhood where over 83% of residents hold a bachelor's degree.
🕑 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: 1659 W. Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 3127440166
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Lincoln Belmont Branch
Lincoln Belmont Branch is situated on Melrose Street in Lake View, a north-side community area incorporated into Chicago in 1889 during a real estate boom and today home to over 102,000 residents with a median household income of $105,499. The neighborhood encompasses Wrigleyville, Boystown — the nation's first officially recognized gay village — and a dense commercial and residential streetscape that draws residents across the city. The branch offers study rooms, a meeting room reservable at chipl.libcal.com, scanners, large-print books, and a parking lot with two accessible spaces accessible from Melrose Street or via an alley from Paulina Street. Its youth programming slate includes Dungeons & Dragons Club, LEGO and Games Club, toddler story times, craft activities, and film screenings.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Study rooms available for reservation — ideal for the neighborhood's high concentration of students and remote workers
- Reservable meeting room for community organizations, study groups, and events (book at chipl.libcal.com)
- Parking lot with two ADA-accessible spaces, plus nearby bike rack — unusually generous parking for a dense urban neighborhood
- Active youth programs calendar: Dungeons & Dragons Club, LEGO and Games Club, toddler programs, crafts, and film screenings
- Large-print books collection alongside standard formats — books, DVDs, and music
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reserve a study room or meeting room at Lincoln Belmont Branch?
Study rooms and the meeting room can both be reserved online at chipl.libcal.com. You will need a valid Chicago Public Library card to complete a booking. Rooms are available to cardholders during branch open hours.
Is Lincoln Belmont Branch near public transit?
Yes. Lincoln Belmont is in the Lake View neighborhood, well-served by CTA buses along Belmont Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, and within walking distance of the Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line station. The branch also has a bike rack for cyclists.
What youth programs run regularly at Lincoln Belmont?
The branch hosts a recurring Dungeons & Dragons Club, LEGO and Games Club, toddler story times, craft programs, and film screenings. Program schedules vary by season — check the CPL events calendar at chipublib.org or ask staff for current offerings.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.