CCICS Library
Fall 2025
- 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
- 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
- Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Exceptions
| Date | Closed For |
|---|---|
| Monday, September 1 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Thursday, November 27 - Friday, November 28 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
Virtual Reference Hours
Virtual Reference Hours
- 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Noon-8:00 p.m. Sunday
Location
Located in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, the CCICS Library includes significant holdings in the social sciences and the humanities, particularly as they document, relate, and present the African and African-American experience. Collections include circulating items, selected monographs on reserve, reference and periodical literature.
The Library is located on the 6th and 7th floors of the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies at 700 East Oakwood Boulevard in Chicago.