City of Chicago
Public Library
Official budget title
Chicago Public Library
$116.0 million
Exact amount: $115,996,346.00
Calendar year 2026
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Pay for workers | $83,798,555.00 | 72.2% |
| Grant money not yet assigned to projects | $12,050,000.00 | 10.4% |
| Programs and other costs | $10,000,000.00 | 8.6% |
| Contracts and services | $4,997,585.00 | 4.3% |
| Other worker pay and benefits | $3,378,423.00 | 2.9% |
| Supplies and equipment | $1,356,783.00 | 1.2% |
| Overtime | $400,000.00 | 0.3% |
| Reimbursement to Travelers | $15,000.00 | <0.1% |
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