Chicago Public Library: Sunday Hours Begin Next Weekend At More CPL Locations

Chicago IL

07 April, 2021

2:18 PM

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library: April 6, 2021 We're rolling out Sunday hours at more CPL locations beginning April 18th. Throughout 2021, we'll continue to roll out Sunday hours in all 81 locations. Starting this week, these branches will be open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Austin Back of The Yards Chicago Lawn Chinatown Douglass Dunning Edgewater Hall Independence Little Italy Merlo Mt. Greenwood Northtown Portage-Cragin Richard M. Daley South Shore Toman West Pullman Whitney M. Young, Jr. Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer Regional, Woodson Regional, and Legler Regional are also already open on Sundays. Expanding Sunday hours is part of an ongoing effort by CPL and the Mayor's Office to ensure library services are more equitable and accessible for all Chicagoans. "For Chicago to thrive, we need all of our residents—especially our young people—connected to rich, engaging and safe environments where they can be empowered to explore their passions and develop their talent," said Mayor Lori Lightfoot. "Our libraries are critical to helping us achieve that vision." hr>This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.