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Harold Washington Library

  • Cultural Institution

  • Multi-Purpose

The Harold Washington Library boasts one of the city’s great atrium spaces: the spectacular Winter Garden on the library’s ninth floor, which features a 52-foot magnificent glass sky dome, olive trees and lush greenery. This space is perfect for a formal dinner or benefit gala. In addition, the Grand Lobby offers guests an elegant affair, amid paintings and tables from the Library’s Civil War collection.

Available Spaces

WINTER GARDEN:
500 Theater-Style | 400 Seated | 700 Reception

GRAND LOBBY:
500 Reception

AUDITORIUM:
385 Seated

MULTIPURPOSE ROOM:
150 Seated | 300 Reception

Directions

Ready to book your exclusive space?

You tell us about your event. We listen and ask a few questions to get to know you better before we develop a menu. From there, we work to pin down the final experience, often through an in-person tasting at our West Loop headquarters, with our team guiding you through the entire process.