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The Library

4.5(57)
Event Venue
About

The Library in Chicago's Loop impresses with two-story-high, book-lined walls and soaring Palladian windows that frame views of Lake Michigan and the statue of Ceres. Its refined, palatial setting accommodates up to 250 guests for cocktail receptions and 100 for seated dinners with dance floors, combining historic grandeur with modern event needs.

For business meetings, the Conference Suites offer bright, tech-equipped rooms for up to 60 attendees, fostering collaboration with built-in projectors, surround sound, and teleconferencing. Adjacent, The Stacks lounge provides a stylish space for networking or cocktail receptions with a built-in bar and lounge seating for up to 200 guests, creating a seamless flow for corporate events.

Best for
  • Executive meetings & brainstorming sessions
  • Cocktail receptions & networking events
  • Client dinners with city skyline views
Standout features
Two-story-high book-lined walls with Palladian windows
Architecture & Ambiance
Two-story-high book-lined walls with Palladian windows
The Library features soaring two-story book-lined walls containing over 50,000 law volumes, paired with grand Palladian windows that frame dramatic views of Lake Michigan and the statue of Ceres, creating a refined and palatial setting.
Distinctive multi-use spaces including The Stacks and Conference Suites
Signature Event Spaces
Distinctive multi-use spaces including The Stacks and Conference Suites
The venue offers versatile spaces such as The Stacks, a contemporary lounge with a built-in bar and pool table ideal for cocktail receptions up to 200 guests, and Conference Suites with natural light and built-in AV tech supporting various meeting
At a glance
Location & hours

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190 South LaSalle Street
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Hours
Sunday12am – 11:59pm
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Rated 4.5 on Google · 57 reviews