The Library At 190 South Lasalle

Guest capacity

Up to 180 seated guests

About this venue

Warm and palatial, The Library offers an air of refined elegance that nods to another era. The two-story-high, book-lined walls — containing over 50,000 volumes of law books — are flanked by soaring Palladian windows that frame dramatic views of Lake Michigan and the majestic statue of Ceres.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-180

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
190 S La Salle St 40th, Chicago, IL 60603

Our event spaces

The Stacks

A connection between fine spirts and fine words.

The Stacks can accommodate 200 guests for a cocktail reception. A perfect pre-function space for a Library event. A perfect combination of comfort and libations.

Guest capacity

25-50 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Oversized custom bar. - Plug and play media wall. - Sound system with microphone Leather furniture

The Stacks

A connection between fine spirts and fine words.

The Stacks can accommodate 200 guests for a cocktail reception. A perfect pre-function space for a Library event. A perfect combination of comfort and libations.

Guest capacity

25-50 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

1,500

Ideal for

Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Oversized custom bar. - Plug and play media wall. - Sound system with microphone Leather furniture

Available services that can be provided by The Library At 190 South Lasalle

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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  • beautiful venue

    •Verified review
    •Beth Bracco•Feb 11, 2021

    This venue is beautiful - truly a hidden gem. Perfect for weddings or corporate events. Aurienne, the venue manager is always accessible and very easy to work with.

  • Vendor / Caterer

    •Verified review
    •Todd Klein•Feb 11, 2021

    The Library and The Stacks are two of the most stunning and unique places in Chicago for a wedding or special event. The Library is so classic Chicago with and The Stacks is such a cool, modern space...and they work together so well for events! I don't know where else you can have an event surrounded by thousands of historic law books and amazing architecture. Plus you get amazing views of the city out of every window! Aurieann and her team are so fun and easy to work with that I wish we did all of our events here! They are detailed, organized, and incredibly helpful with recommendations about how to best utilize the space for each event. They make the planning process fun for the clients and give the vendors the space and resources they need to do incredible work for the clients. They are truly event partners in every sense of the word and treat each and every event with the care and attention it deserves to make sure the clients have the best experience possible. If you can't tell from my review this venue comes with the highest recommendation I could give! If you are even considering this venue do yourself a favor and call Aurieann to setup a tour to see it in person!

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