Jefferson Park Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Jefferson Park Branch
Anchoring Chicago's northwest-side transportation hub — nicknamed "The Gateway to Chicago" for its Blue Line and Metra connections — the Jefferson Park Branch pairs a YOUmedia Recording Studio for teens with one of CPL's few Polish-language collections, reflecting the neighborhood's deep ties to Chicago's Polish-American community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
Phone: 3127441998
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Jefferson Park Branch
The Jefferson Park Branch sits in the heart of a neighborhood that was once Jefferson Township, annexed by Chicago in 1889, and has long carried a strong Polish-American identity through institutions like the nearby Copernicus Center and Taste of Polonia festival. The branch serves a diverse northwest-side community that is today roughly 57% White and 26% Hispanic, with one of the system's highest median household incomes. Facilities include a YOUmedia Recording Studio (teens only), study rooms, a meeting room, scanners, and a parking lot accessible via London Avenue. Two ADA workstations with 24-inch monitors, oversized keyboards, and wheelchair-accessible tables ensure full accessibility.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- YOUmedia Recording Studio exclusively for teens — one of a select group of CPL branches offering this creative digital space
- Polish-language materials collection serving the neighborhood's historic Polish-American community
- Study rooms and a reservable meeting room for community use
- After-hours book return plus a parking lot with one accessible space behind the building
- Programs including Dungeons & Dragons, 3D printing classes, film screenings, and digital literacy instruction
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jefferson Park Branch have a recording studio?
Yes — the branch has a YOUmedia Recording Studio available for teens. YOUmedia is CPL's creative digital learning program; the Jefferson Park site received its YOUmedia space in 2019. Drop in during open hours to find out current availability and any age or registration requirements.
Does Jefferson Park Branch carry materials in Polish?
Yes. The branch maintains a Polish-language materials collection, reflecting Jefferson Park's historically significant Polish-American community and its cultural anchors like the Copernicus Center and annual Taste of Polonia festival.
Is there parking at Jefferson Park Branch?
Yes. A parking lot with one ADA-accessible space is located behind the building, accessible via London Avenue. The branch is also steps from the Jefferson Park Transit Center (Blue Line and Metra UP-NW Line), making it one of CPL's most transit-accessible northwest-side locations.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.