Summer 2025
- 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
- 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday
- Closed Saturday
- Closed Sunday
Exceptions
| Date | Closed For |
|---|---|
| Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Thursday, Jun. 19 | Juneteenth Holiday |
| Friday, Jul. 4 | Independence Day Holiday |
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.
