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Best Bookstores and Libraries in Chicago
Summary: What are the best bookstores and libraries in Chicago? In this article we highlight the best bookstores and libraries in Chicago.
The Seminary Co-op Bookstores
The Seminary Co-op Bookstores, including 57th Street Books, are known for an extensive selection of academic and general interest books, with a focus on literature, the arts, and the sciences.
Website: www.semcoop.com
Address: 5751 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago 60637
Women & Children First
Women & Children First is one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country, offering a wide selection of books by and about women, children's books, and LGBTQIA+ literature.
Website: www.womenandchildrenfirst.com
Address: 5233 N Clark St, Chicago 60640
Myopic Books
Myopic Books is a beloved used bookstore with a vast and eclectic selection of titles, including rare and out-of-print books, spread over multiple floors.
Website: www.myopicbookstore.com
Address: 1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60622
Unabridged Bookstore
Unabridged Bookstore features an extensive collection of new titles, especially strong in LGBTQ+ literature, travel writing, and children's books, with knowledgeable staff and personal recommendations.
Website: www.unabridgedbookstore.com
Address: 3251 N Broadway, Chicago 60657
Open Books
Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that operates a bookstore selling used and new books. It supports literacy programs in Chicago, offering a wide range of genres and community events.
Website: www.open-books.org
Address: 651 W Lake St, Chicago 60661
Chicago Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center
The Harold Washington Library Center is the flagship building of the Chicago Public Library system, offering an extensive collection of materials, public computers, and a variety of programming and events.
Website: www.chipublib.org/locations/15
Address: 400 S State St, Chicago 60605
Chicago Public Library - Sulzer Regional Library
The Sulzer Regional Library is one of the regional libraries in the Chicago Public Library system, featuring a large collection, community meeting spaces, and a range of events and programs for all ages.
Website: www.chipublib.org/locations/28
Address: 4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60625
Chicago Public Library - Chinatown Branch
The Chinatown Branch of the Chicago Public Library serves a diverse community with a collection that includes Chinese language materials, English as a Second Language (ESL) resources, and a variety of programs.
Website: www.chipublib.org/locations/13
Address: 2100 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago 60616
Chicago Public Library - West Town Branch
The West Town Branch is part of the Chicago Public Library system, offering a selection of books and multimedia, computer access, and programming for the local community.
Website: www.chipublib.org/locations/91
Address: 1625 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60622
Chicago Public Library - Woodson Regional Library
The Woodson Regional Library is another regional hub in the Chicago Public Library system, with a vast collection of African-American history and literature, as well as general interest materials and community programming.
Website: www.chipublib.org/locations/21
Address: 9525 S Halsted St, Chicago 60628
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