●West Town
The Chicago Public Library (CPL) encourages lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through materials, programs and events. Each year, Chicago Public Library recommends the Best of the Best, CPL’s selections of the very best books published that year.
●Hours
Monday: 10:00 am—6:00 pm Tuesday: 12:00 pm —8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am —6:00 pm Thursday: 12:00 pm —8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am—5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
●Holidays & Closures
All Staff Institute Day: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Closed All Day
Memorial Day: Monday, May 30, 2022 Closed All Day
Independence Day: Monday, July 4, 2022 Closed All Day
Labor Day: Monday, September 5, 2022 Closed All Day
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 24, 2022 Closed All Day
Christmas: Sunday, December 25, 2022 Closed All Day
●Address & Contact
1625 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL 60622 Phone: (312) 743-0450
Email: westtownchipublib. org
●Get a Library Card
Getting a library card is easy —and it’s free! Please visit any CPL location to fill out an application. Current, valid ID with name, photo and Chicago address is required.
●Facilities
A. After-hours book return B. Bike rack C. Computers D. Meeting room E. Wi-Fi F. Parking lot G. Scanner
●Upcoming Events at West Town
Design Challenge Day
Description: Are you up for a challenge? Drop in and deal with some design challenges using supplies provided by the library. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative submissions.
Suitable for: Kids and Teens
Time: Thursday, March 24, 2022, 5:00 pm —6:00 pm
Film Screening: The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017)
Description: Join the West Town branch for a screening of The Zookeeper’s Wife. A married couple who work as zoo caretakers help save Jewish people from the Nazi’s Holocaust (大屠杀).
Suitable for: Adults and Teens
Time: Thursday, March 31, 2022, 5:30 pm —7:30 pm
1. Which should Mr. Brown provide if he wants to get a library card?
A.Where he lives in Chicago. | B.What his profession is. |
C.What his education is. | D.Where he graduated from. |
2. When can people go and read in Chicago Public Library?
A.3:00 pm, May 30, 2022, Monday. |
B.4:00 pm, June 10, 2022, Friday. |
C.3:00 pm, July 4, 2022, Monday. |
D.8:00 am, November 26, 2022, Saturday. |
3. What can we know about the upcoming events at West Town?
A.Kids and teens should bring supplies to compete. |
B.Design Challenge Day is intended for children and teens. |
C.The main characters in The Zookeeper’s Wife are a married couple. |
D.Only winners of the competition can watch The Zookeeper’s Wife for free. |