Back of the Yards

Hours & Information

Closed until 12:00pm today

Monday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Tuesday 
12:00PM - 8:00PM

Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Thursday 
12:00PM - 8:00PM

Friday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 
1:00PM - 5:00PM

2111 W. 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60609

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Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Easter Sunday
    Sunday, March 31, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • All Staff Institute Day
    Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 27, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Wednesday, June 19, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Thursday, July 4, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 2, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 28, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day

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About Back of the Yards

  • Street parking is available on Hoyne Street.

    • There is a wheelchair accessible ramp leading to the entrance.
    • The building entrance is accessible with push pads.
    • Two ADA computer workstations: one for adults and one for children. These workstations feature:
    •              24-inch monitor

                   Oversize keyboard

                   Trackball mouse

                   Wheelchair-accessible computer table

      • All CPL computers have Windows 10 Ease of Access accessibility resources for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus and other related needs.

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Featured Services

Teacher in the Library

Looking for help with school work? Join other kids and families for out-of-school learning support. Get help from a certified teacher to complete homework and improve study skills. Drop in for homework help and try Teacher in the Library in person.

Schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm availability.

Hours

Monday
4 - 6 p.m.

Tuesday
4 - 7 p.m.

Wednesday
4 - 6 p.m.

Thursday
4 - 7 p.m.

CyberNavigators

Get computer help from a CyberNavigator tutor. One-on-one sessions are available by appointment and last up to an hour. Learn about:

  • Computer, email and Internet basics
  • Online job searching and resume writing
  • CPL website and online resources, eBooks and other digital content

Sessions available in English and Spanish. Please call to confirm availability and make an appointment.

Hours

Monday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday
Noon - 5 p.m.

Wednesday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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