Chicago Public Library

Name: Chicago Public Library
Rating: 3.4 (63 reviews)
Author: City of Chicago

by City of Chicago

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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At a glance: Free to download

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Books
Reference

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Free

Last verified 6 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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3.4 63 ratings · App Store

1/5App changed
This app was once easy to access and use, but the format is different now. The cps system is wonderful, but using this app is frustrating. I’m repeatedly logged out, or can’t log in at all. So there goes the great system of requesting books or knowing when to pick up. But it did work, for years and years, so why the current mess??

Personofinterests · 6 Aug 2026
3/5Please add notifications!
Love the library and this app is intuitive and super helpful, but often I miss the holds that I’ve placed when they’re available because the app has no notifications. I have to remember to keep checking the app to see if any of my books are available yet and half the time I miss them. I imagine this is annoying for the library when people ask for holds and don’t come pick them up. If that’s happening a lot throughout the system this app lacking a notification feature may be to blame.

j.amie. · 6 Aug 2026
4/5Receive in-app notifications
I ry like this app. But it could be even better if it provided notification alerts via badges, sound, etc. I missed the email regarding an item that I had placed on on hold and the hild expired. Now I will have to wait another 3 weeks.

SeasonsReading · 6 Aug 2026
2/5Very confusing interface
Borrowing ebooks or audiobooks requires multiple apps to synchronize, with little instruction on how to make that happen. This is especially opaque with audiobooks. Open the app, and try to guess where you go to download the audiobook you just checked out. 5 clicks to find, non-intuitive naming, and buttons below the fold. Finally! Click on it, it downloads a file in the browser app, but that file has no link to Libby nor syncs with Libby automatically. (That’s 7 clicks, 3 apps so far)

Pulpmountain · 6 Aug 2026
3/5App logs you out if you switch to another app
You cannot have the app open in the background because it will log you out. Even pulling up the control panel on my iPhone caused me to be logged out. I can’t remember my library card number either, so I can’t log back in now either.

312121212121213 · 6 Aug 2026

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Versions

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2.10.0
Branch details screens now include local events. Search results can now be sorted. An item’s availability can now be seen from search results. Barcodes can be scanned from the login screen. This release also includes smaller UX improvements and bug fixes.
2.11.0
Multiple accounts support has been added. Landscape mode has been enabled. List cards will now display the list type. Jailbreak detection has been added for enhanced security. This release also includes smaller UX improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.
2.12.0
The ability to search events has been added. App version information can now be found under ‘About this app’. This release also includes bug fixes.
2.13.0
Saved searches are now accessible from the search screen. The feature allows you to seamlessly access, create, and manage your saved searches within the app. We’ve introduced a customizable home screen feature, empowering you to prioritize specific sections and streamline navigation. This gives you greater control over your home screen layout. This release also includes some bug fixes.
2.14.0
Saved searches are now accessible from the search screen. The feature allows you to seamlessly access, create, and manage your saved searches within the app. This release also includes smaller bug fixes.
2.15.0
Home screen customization settings were lost after logging out. This issue has been fixed, and settings are now retained. System messages continued to appear as new even after being viewed and acknowledged. This issue has been fixed. The library card did not always display the updated expiry date. This has been corrected. This release also includes some backend platform updates.
2.16.0
Addressed an issue where the camera on certain iPhone models had difficulty detecting barcodes at short range, improving scanning reliability. In search results, titles without a jacket cover now display a clearer, format-specific fallback image for better visual consistency and user experience. Includes various usability improvements and minor bug fixes.
2.16.1
We've resolved an issue where the app would occasionally crash when the camera was activated.
2.16.2
We've fixed an issue that was causing errors during barcode scanning.
2.17.0
Call numbers are now displayed in the bottom sheet that opens when you tap the ellipsis next to an item in the search results. Improved accessibility on the “Select Preferred Locations” screen. Includes bug fixes and minor interface enhancements.
2.17.1
Includes bug fixes.
2.17.2
Some home screen carousels were not appearing. This has been fixed.
2.18.0
Includes minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
2.19.0
Added audience, genre, and language filters to the ‘New at the Library’ carousels. The minimum supported version of iOS has been updated to iOS 16.0. Includes bug fixes.
2.20.0
Improved accessibility, guided by WCAG 2.2 (Level AA) standards. New and updated format icons now appear in search results. General bug fixes and small design improvements.
2.20.1
Fixed loading issue on some iPads. Fixed occasional crashes on My Borrowing and Location Details screens.
2.21.0
Resolved splash screen loading issue on older iPadOS versions. Corrected duplicate or incorrect opening hours display in iOS 26. Fixed PIN/Password reset errors causing login failures and account logouts. Removed large blank space in Format filters on iOS 18; layout now displays correctly.
2.22.0
- Links that previously opened in an external browser now open directly inside the app, allowing for more seamless in‑app browsing. - Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.22.1
- Links that previously opened in an external browser now open directly inside the app, allowing for more seamless in‑app browsing. - Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.22.2
Resolved an issue that required some users to log in every time they opened the app.
2.23.0 · 16 Jun 2026
Improved VoiceOver support for library carousels Enhanced device security detection Security and networking improvements Bug fixes and stability improvements
2.7
The About This Title screen has been completely rebuilt with features to promote evaluation and discovery, including: reviews, recommendations, lists, and community contributions. The Search screen now displays edition statements, along with vernacular metadata for titles and authors. The Filter button has been moved to the top of the screen. Pagination is now displayed at the bottom of the screen. Some actions are no longer available from the item actions menu. The Filter button on the Locations screen has been moved to the top of the screen. On the Home screen, viewing more new titles is done using the 'View all' button under each carousel. The Events Filters have been combined into a single button above the Events carousel. Navigation in the app has been simplified. There is a now a single 'Back' button on all screens. The style and height of the navigation bar has also been reduced and made uniform across all screens. Let us know what you think! The Share Feedback screen allows you to contact the library directly. Make a typo? The Search screen now offers 'Did you mean?' suggestions for mistyped searches. Improvements have been made to how you navigate the app: 'Pull to refresh' has been added to the Home screen, and you can now swipe to go back instead of using the Back button. The Item action sheet on the Search screen has been redesigned. This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.8.0
We have improved the app for users of iPads. You can now filter your search results by topic, genre, and content type. The number of applied filters now displays on the Filter screens. We have refined the display of the My Settings screen, and added an About This App screen. You can now unregister your account from the app. This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.9.0
Auto-suggestions have been added to keyword search. The My Shelves screen now provides an overview of your shelves with quick access to itemised displays of your account. Event cards now display ‘Featured’ and ‘Canceled’ labels. You will also be able to filter events by Featured and Canceled. Korean language support added, and translations for all languages updated. This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.9.1
Some users were unable to access their account information without logging out of the app and then logging in again. This has been fixed.

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Last verified: 6 Aug 2026
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