Richard M. Daley Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Richard M. Daley Branch
Opened on July 8, 2011, the Richard M. Daley Branch in West Humboldt Park — named for Chicago's longest-serving mayor — sits in the K-Town corridor, a nationally registered historic district whose streets (Kedzie, Keystone, Karlov…) all begin with the letter K, a quirk of an 1913 Chicago street-renaming plan.
🕑 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: 733 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 3127430555
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Richard M. Daley Branch
Richard M. Daley Branch opened on July 8, 2011, in the Humboldt Park community area on Chicago's West Side, located on Kedzie Avenue in the stretch known as "K-Town" — a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2010, characterized by avenues whose names all begin with the letter K. The branch is named for Richard M. Daley, who served as Chicago's 54th mayor from 1989 to 2011 — the longest mayoral tenure in the city's history — and is distinct from the Richard J. Daley Branch (named for his father, the city's mayor from 1955 to 1976). The branch features a parking lot on its south side with one accessible space, ADA-accessible entrance and restrooms, and two ADA computer workstations with specialized equipment including 24-inch monitors and trackball mice.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Opened July 8, 2011, and named for Richard M. Daley — Chicago's longest-serving mayor (1989–2011) — distinct from the separate Richard J. Daley Branch named for his father
- Located in the K-Town Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2010, where every street name begins with the letter K
- YOUmedia services for teens, offering creative technology, digital media, and learning opportunities beyond traditional library programming
- Internet to Go WiFi lending available for checkout, plus after-hours book return, bike rack, scanner, and a City Bill Payment Kiosk
- Two ADA computer workstations with 24-inch monitors and trackball mice, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking on the south side
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as the Richard J. Daley Branch?
No. These are two distinct Chicago Public Library branches named for different people. The Richard M. Daley Branch at 733 N. Kedzie Ave is named for Chicago's 54th mayor (served 1989–2011), while the Richard J. Daley Branch is named for his father, Chicago's mayor from 1955 to 1976. The two branches are in different neighborhoods and have separate addresses, phone numbers, and staff.
What teen programs are available at the Richard M. Daley Branch?
The branch offers YOUmedia services for teens, a Chicago Public Library program providing access to creative technology tools, digital media resources, and mentorship opportunities in areas like music production, graphic design, and digital storytelling. The branch also has a Teacher in the Library program for homework help on school days.
Is there parking at the Richard M. Daley Branch?
Yes. The branch has a small parking lot on its south side that includes one accessible (ADA) space. The entrance is wheelchair-accessible, and the building has ADA-compliant restrooms and a water fountain.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.