Richard J Daley Branch

I grew up in the Bridgeport neighborhood, so I have many fond memories attached here. I borrowed my first book here, this was the after school spot in elementary school, got my bike stolen here, and I used to spend all my money on the candy store that used to be next store!
Today it’s still a nice neighborhood library. It’s definitely a smaller library with a smaller selection of books, but there are plenty of tables to use. The internet is fast which covers up many sins. It’s not the busiest library either which allows you to spread out and relax. I still come here to grab the books I place on hold and check out their new books collection.
Go check this branch out if you just need a quiet space!

**** DO NOT USE THIS LIBRARY!!!*** MANAGER WILL THREATEN YOU!
I had been using the in library lab tops for over a year. I went in to use one recently and was suddenly told I couldn’t. My i.d. and account didn’t have the same address. Rather than change my account to my current address, I had a utility bill and state ID, they refused to give me the laptop. I then spoke to the «manager» Jeremy. He was completely rude and very disrespectful. He tried to convince me I had been using a different library the past year!!! I then informed him he didnt have to be such a «dickhead» towards me. I left the library and he (Jeremy the «Manager») then FOLLOWED me out and yelling «YOU FAT FUCKEN BITCH». Later that night I received a phone call from (773)747−8905 stating it was the an officer and that the cops were coming to my house to pick me up for harassment. Upon further investigation I found out that number is linked to the library. Jeremy called me impersonating the police!
*****This guy is a predator! DO NOT USE THIS LIBRARY!!!*****

Helpful, friendly staff and decent selection of books, videos and DVDs. Free parking around the back.

This is my neighborhood library. I live so close to it that I can see the parking lot when I pull out of my garage. I used to be a part of their reading program as well as volunteer to help out the reading program in grade school, so I have a pretty extensive experience with the Daley Library.
The quality of the library has kind of decreased as I’ve grown up, but I’m assuming its from lack of funds from the city. However, they have increased their teen section and always included a decent section of new books.
However, I do have a problem with the homeless people that come in because sometimes they stay in the private rooms that have outlets for people who bring in their laptops. There aren’t many outlets at all, so you’re forced to bring in a fully charged laptop or hope that all of the outlets in the rooms aren’t already taken.
Children always come to this place after school, as they should! However, the museum passes are always taken by the time I get there! HMPH. But that’s not their fault.

I adore my local public library!
Never crowded, always plenty of open computers to use, an excellent selection of books, & the coupe de grace being: the CD selection. Really, I have walked out of the Bridgeport CPL with copies Talking Heads, Ella Fitzgerald, Megadeth, Sex Pistols, & Bob Dylan CDs all at the same time. Talk about diversity!
I enjoyed how easy it was to sign up for my shiny, new Chicago Public Library Card at the Bridgeport branch. The staff have always been friendly on my return visits, & they never skimp on the small-​talk.
There are great bicycle racks immediately in front of the library, too, which is perfect for me.

Smaller branch library but the librarians have a good eye and order lots of new books. They seem to be diligent about reshelving things where they belong. They also have good hours, making it easy to pick things up after work. The staff is very nice. I don’t know much about their programming or their children’s selections but for what I need this does the trick.

I love the lady that always greets people, telling students to have a nice day, or ask them how their day is going, very nice and genuine, good job UIC. At least you’re doing something right!
PS. The new «idea commons» Can you renovate the whole library?! Because it looks amazing. I’m pretty sure I would go there just to sit.

They have a few nice racks of science fiction, and pleasant tables to sit at. It’s clean and quiet and great for studying.

I’m on a mission to visit every branch of the Chicago Public Library system.
This is a smaller branch of CPL. They have a pretty big selection of DVDs and music, but everything else is quite reduced. You can find your classic novels, and some newer titles as well. The space is quite small! Also, there are no outlets in the floor, so charge up your laptop before you go! If you have a terrible laptop battery, use one the of the rooms. The librarians are ready to help which is really nice, but it’s definitely s bit of a cramped workspace, and it seems like the computer terminals are endlessly reserved. So, reserve a computer at home, or bring your fully charged laptop!