Harold Washington Library Center

From the spectacular Winter Garden to free Internet access, the world’s largest public library offers a memorable experience. Weekly performances range from dance and drama to music, poetry, author readings and children’s programming. On view is the ongoing exhibit Called to the Challenge: The Legacy of Harold Washington. Shops include the Library Store and Secondhand Prose. Open M-Th 9 am-9 pm; F, Sa 9 am-5 pm; Su 1-5 pm.

These events are happening nearby:

• 0.13 miles E - Auditorium Theatre Tour / 50 E. Congress Parkway / Mondays and Thursdays / Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
• 1.01 miles SW - Maxwell Street Market / Desplaines St & Roosevelt Rd / Sundays / The Maxwell Street Market is a Chicago tradition. Open-air market with a flea market appeal. Open every Sunday year round.