20070325 Carter Woodson Regional Library

Carter G. Woodson Regional Library is one of two regional libraries in the

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system in

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, in the

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, serving as the hub for the approximately 24 branch libraries of the South District. It is named for

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, founder of the

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. The library is in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood at 9525 S. Halsted St. It is a full service library and is

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compliant. As with all libraries in the

system, it has free

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internet service.

Overview

The building opened on December 9, 1975 and, in addition to providing everyday library services, is home to the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History & Literature, which was started by Ms. Harsh when she was director of the George Cleveland Hall branch of Chicago Public Library. The building was expanded in 1988 to provide updated facilities for the Harsh Collection.

References

External links

Carter G. Woodson Regional Library

Chicago Public Library homepage
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