Harold Washington Library facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Harold Washington Library Center |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Postmodernism |
| Address | 400 S. State Street |
| Town or city | Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°52′35″N 87°37′42″W / 41.87632°N 87.628219°W |
| Completed | October 7, 1991 |
| Client | Chicago Public Library |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Hammond, Beeby and Babka |
The Harold Washington Library Center is the main library for the Chicago Public Library System. It is located in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. You can find it just south of the famous Loop 'L' train system, at 400 S. State Street.
This library is a "full-service" library. This means it offers many different resources and programs for everyone. It is also fully accessible for people with disabilities, following the ADA guidelines. Just like all libraries in Chicago's public system, it offers free wifi internet service. The building is very large, with about 756,000 square feet (70,234 square meters) of space inside. If you include the rooftop garden, the total area is about 972,000 square feet (90,300 square meters)!
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About the Harold Washington Library Center
The Harold Washington Library Center is a very important building in Chicago. It serves as the main hub for all the other public libraries in the city. It was named after Harold Washington, who was a very important mayor of Chicago. The library officially opened its doors on October 7, 1991.
What You Can Find Inside
As a central library, it has a huge collection of books. You can find books for all ages, from young children to adults. It also has many other materials like movies, music, and magazines. You can borrow these items with a library card.
The library offers more than just books. It has computers that you can use for free. There are also special rooms for studying or holding meetings. Many people visit the library to do research or just to relax and read.
Cool Facts About the Building
The building itself is quite impressive. It was designed in a style called Postmodernism. This style often mixes old and new ideas in its design. The architects who designed it were from a firm called Hammond, Beeby and Babka.
One of the special features of the library is its rooftop garden. This garden is a beautiful green space high above the city. It offers a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature. The library also has interesting details on its outside, like the owls you can see on the corners of the building.
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The Library's Winter Garden on the 9th floor
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Owl on the southwest corner of the building
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Lobby
See also
In Spanish: Biblioteca Harold Washington para niños
