Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Public Library (CPL) and Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) joined local officials and community members to open the new Northtown library branch. This is the third innovative co-located housing and library development built as part of a CPL/CHA partnership and will serve as an anchor for the West Ridge community. The Northtown Apartments and Northtown Branch are located at 6800 N Western Ave in the 50th Ward. The library replaces the previous location, which was at 6435 N. California Ave. The single-story branch Library at the ground level will serve the neighborhood with a large community space, a dynamic children’s area with an Early Learning Play Space, a large YOUmedia area for teens, and an adult area with computers and reading space. There is an exterior courtyard accessible from the library. The library will hold a Family Day Celebration on Saturday, March 23 featuring live performances, crafts, games and more.