Harold Washington Library

400 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60605

The Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago offers a versatile and elegant setting for any event, whether it's a wedding, corporate meeting, gala reception, or a cultural performance. With its stunning architecture and thoughtfully designed spaces, the library provides an inspiring backdrop that can be tailored to suit the unique needs of your occasion. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, the Harold Washington Library Center ensures that your event will be memorable, with a variety of spaces that can accommodate any vision you have in mind.

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Max Seated

400

Max Reception

400

City Center, Near Public Transit

Traditional, Historic, Cultural Institution

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200 seated

South Hall

This bright and airy room on the 9th floor features floor-to-ceiling windows and makes a wonderful setting for a reception, luncheon or corporate event. The South Hall is primarily available only with rental of the Winter Garden or Cindy Pritzker Auditorium provided the maximum capacity does not exceed 200.

400 reception-style

Grand Lobby

The Grand Lobby on the ground floor is an ideal setting for an elegant reception. Available after library hours for stand-up receptions, the Grand Lobby features marble floors and an intricately designed ceiling. A colorful mosaic by artist Jacob Lawrence and a view of the Houston Conwill cosmogram on the lower level round out this grand setting.

400 Seated

Winter Garden

The Winter Garden is the architectural centerpiece of the Harold Washington Library Center. Located on the 9th floor, this elegant and spacious atrium features a terrazzo and marble floor, and a 52-foot glass-paneled dome spanning the entire room. The Winter Garden is the perfect setting for a wedding reception, corporate event, fundraiser, gala dinner, silent auction or fashion show.

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