Where Memorable Events Begin

Grand in presence.
Intimate by design.

A penthouse library above Chicago's historic LaSalle Street, where every window frames the skyline and every event becomes part of the story.

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Imagine Your Day

A Celebration, Beautifully Unfolded.

Explore celebrations hosted at The Library. From the ceremony to the final dance, each gallery reveals how natural light, historic architecture, and skyline views create a setting unlike any other.

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Set for ceremony, 5:30pm
The room in full swing
The first dance, 7:15pm
A couple in the stacks
Between the stacks
Cocktails among the stacks
The floor fills, 9:15pm
A quiet moment.
A quiet moment, 11:30pm
Corridor with a dark green paneled wall, gold "the hive" sign, cube pendant lights, and checkered tile floor.Long banquet table with white linens, tall white floral centerpieces and black chairs beneath arched library balconies.View through a window of the Chicago skyline, with an Art Deco tower topped by a statue and Lake Michigan beyond.Wedding ceremony in a two-story library hall, with seated guests facing the couple beneath large ring chandeliers.Blue-felt pool table in a lounge with tall arched windows, a video wall of screens, bookshelves, and leather sofas.Couple in gold and green wedding attire dance on a wood floor as guests in matching outfits clap in a library hall.

Forty floors above the Loop

Chicago becomes the backdrop.

High above the energy of the city, The Library offers a setting where meetings stay focused, celebrations feel elevated, and every gathering has room to unfold.

Room by room

A collection of spaces, each with a character of its own.

Every room has its own atmosphere and purpose. Explore each space individually, or imagine how they come together throughout your event.

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Two-story library hall with bookshelf-lined balconies, a globe chandelier, and a black table and chairs by a tall window.

The Library

The reveal at the top, where floor-to-ceiling bookshelves frame every gathering.

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The Stacks

The Stacks

A polished lounge with a relaxed approach to hosting.

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The Lobby

The Lobby

Marble underfoot, gold leaf overhead, and an arrival that sets the tone.

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The 19th Hole

The 19th Hole

A modern social club designed for friendly competition and easy conversation.

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Meeting room with rows of tables and black chairs facing a tall grid-paned window under sloped white walls.

Meeting Spaces

Designed for focus and collaboration that move ideas forward.

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The Narrative Loft

The Narrative Loft

A blank canvas on the 38th floor, waiting for your boldest idea.

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For Every Occasion

Whatever Brings You Here.

Some events call for celebration. Others call for collaboration. Explore how The Library welcomes weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, celebrations, and creative productions.

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Weddings and Ceremonies

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Weddings & Ceremonies

The traditions you carry forward and the ones you make your own deserve room to unfold. Our spaces welcome ceremonies and celebrations across a range of scales and styles.

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Corporate and Fundraisers

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Corporate & Fundraisers

Conferences, client events, company celebrations, galas, and fundraising programs find distinctive settings designed to bring people together around a shared purpose.

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Social Celebrations

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Social Celebrations

From birthdays and anniversaries to showers, cultural traditions, and milestone moments, there is room to celebrate the people and occasions that matter.

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Photography and filming at 190 South LaSalle

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Photography & Filming

Distinctive architecture, dramatic interiors, natural light, and Chicago views offer a range of settings for photography, film, and creative productions.

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The room set for a celebration A long table styled for a wedding Dinner beneath the chandeliers A table set for guests

Planning Your Event.

Designed around your vision.

Whether you choose one of our preferred catering partners for a seamless planning experience or assemble your own team, The Library offers the flexibility to support your planning style.

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Just Outside Our Doors

Everything Within Reach

Whether guests are staying overnight or making a weekend of it, downtown hotels, restaurants, iconic landmarks, and photo locations are all within walking distance.

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190 S. LaSalle St · 40th Floor

In Good Company

Experiences worth sharing.

From thoughtful reviews to industry recognition, we're grateful for the clients, planners, and publications that have shared their experience at The Library.

“As a wedding planner and creative director, I had the best time partnering with this venue, planning, and designing a spectacular wedding in this space. The team… were all communicative, collaborative, and made sure my team, vendors, the clients, and their guests had a seamless experience.”
Alyson Thompson Wedding Planner · August 2025
“We planned an event at The Library 190 last weekend, and can truly say it was such a great overall experience from our end as planners and for the guest experience as well. Alia was wonderful to work with leading up the event and was very responsive and communicative… We can’t wait to be back!”
Oak Avenue Events Team Event Planner · July 2026
“We could not have been happier with our choice of venue. The Stacks space is gorgeous, with a huge bar, pool table, and plenty of seating for cocktail hour… The Library itself is stunning, and our guests loved the views from the massive windows and balcony for photos…”
Tanisha T. Bride · August 2026
“Our wedding reception at the library was an amazing experience! The staff + all our outside vendors worked so well with us and each other which made our planning and day of organized and smooth. The venue was beautiful and met all our needs…”
Nora K. Bride · June 2026
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