The Chinatown Branch is a branch of the Chicago Public Library in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
The 16,000-square-foot building was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 2015. It cost $19 million to construct.
Description
The library has Chinese-language materials, a mural, and views of Chicago's skyline. It has become a hub for seniors, according to the Medill School of Journalism. The building has a double-layer glass curtain.
History The library closed temporarily for repairs in 2024.
Reception In 2016, the branch received a Library Building Award from the American Institute of Architects and the American Library Association.
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External links
Chinatown, Chicago Public Library About Chinatown Branch Chicago Public Library, SOM Chinatown Branch Library, Public Building Commission of Chicago