After 30 Years Of Being Squeezed Into Small Storefront, Southwest


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Its small storefront location at 2807 W. 55th St. doesn't allow for proper social distancing. Plans call for the branch to reopen Monday. Santos, executive director of the Gage Park Latinx Council, has led the charge to reopen the library since the city lifted its restrictions on large gatherings.


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The library opened inside the Gage Park Fieldhouse in 1928 and has leased the 55th Street storefront since 1990. The city rents the 4,165-square-foot space for $3,580 per month, according to a contract approved by City Council in April 2016.. That agreement ends in December 2022, according to city records, providing a perfect opportunity for the city to buy property for a new location, Santos.


After 30 Years Of Being Squeezed Into Small Storefront, Southwest

About Gage Park Branch About Gage Park Branch Neighborhood Served Gage Park History Gage Park Branch originally opened in the Gage Park Fieldhouse in 1928. It opened in its current location in December 1990. The branch was named for prominent businessman, attorney and South Park Commissioner George W. Gage.


After 30 Years Of Being Squeezed Into Small Storefront, Southwest

Nestled on the southwest side near 51st and California, the Gage Park Latinx Council's Community Cultural Center is housed in a red brick storefront with shiny reflective windows that bear the.


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In 1990, Gage Park and Brighton Park were 70% and 63% white, respectively. By 2000, however, they flipped to majority Mexican (79% and 77% respectively). One of the last neighborhoods to become predominantly Latinx in the Southwest Side was West Lawn. In 1990, West Lawn was 88% white. By 2010, it was 80% Latinx.


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Gage Park High School is located on South Rockwell Street, where 728 students attended during the 2013-2014 school year. Of the 728, 96.6% were from low-income households and 18.3% are homeless. The average ACT score in 2014 was 15.2 with the state average being 20. [4]


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All Chicago Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, December 31 and Monday, January 1. Events Avalon (6) Bezazian (3) Blackstone (3) Budlong Woods (3) Chicago Lawn (4) Chinatown (3) Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport (3) Edgewater (4) Gage Park (3) Greater Grand Crossing (2) Adults: 18 and up (105) Kids: 6 to 13 years (49)


After 30 Years Of Being Squeezed Into Small Storefront, Southwest

3401 W. Foster Avenue ChicagoIL60625-4808Get Directions to Albany Park Phone: (773) 539-5450 Email: [email protected] Open Now Hours of operation Facilities After-hours book return Bike rack Computers (close 30 minutes before the building does) Meeting room Parking lot


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The Los Angeles Public Library serves the largest most diverse population of any library in the United States. Through its Central Library and 72 branches, the Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city's diverse communities.


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Locations Grid view 81 locations Albany Park Open today until 5:00 pm 3401 W. Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625-4808 Get directions Phone: (773) 539-5450 Altgeld Open today until 5:00 pm 955 E. 131st Street Chicago, IL 60827 Get directions Phone: (312) 747-3270 Archer Heights Open today until 5:00 pm 5055 S. Archer Avenue Chicago, IL 60632


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Gage Park Branch, Chicago Public Library is located at 2807 W 55th St in Chicago, Illinois 60632. Gage Park Branch, Chicago Public Library can be contacted via phone at 312-747-0032 for pricing, hours and directions. Contact Info. 312-747-0032; Questions & Answers


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Latest Op-Ed: After Years of Disinvestment, Gage Park Needs a Library It Can Use by Maritere Gomez October 16, 2021 Gage Park Library. Photo by Maritere Gomez Gage Park population: 39,540 Gage Park Public Library current capacity: 25


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This library is part of Cook county. Gage Park Library can be reached at 3127470032. Follow us: Home > IL > Cook > Chicago > Gage Park Library > Gage Park Library Hours. Gage Park Library. Address: 2807 WEST 55TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60632: County: Cook: Phone: 312-747-0032: Web Site: www.chicagopubliclibrary.org: Libraries within 10 miles.


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2807 W. 55th Street Chicago, IL 60632 Get Directions Phone: (312) 747-0032 Email: [email protected] Get a Library Card Getting a library card is easy—and it's free! LEARN MORE Upcoming Events Jan 3 New Year Collaging Jan 3rd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Gage Park Jan 4 No-Sew Pillows Jan 4th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm Gage Park Jan 4 Snowflake Beads


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Stop by the Huntington Park Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends! We have video games like MarioKart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Not in the mood for video games - we have board games too! For ages 12- 17 Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program Thu, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am Let's get ready for school!