Jeffery Manor Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Jeffery Manor Branch
Tucked into the post-war bungalow streets of Jeffery Manor on Chicago's far South Side, this branch sits at the heart of a neighborhood built by WWII veterans seeking their first homes in 1947. It brings homework help, seed-library gardening resources, and bilingual programming to a community that stretches from 95th Street down to the industrial edges of South Deering.
🕑 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: 2401 East 100th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
Phone: 3127476479
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Jeffery Manor Branch
The Jeffery Manor Branch serves the residential neighborhood of the same name in Chicago's South Deering community area, a grid of duplexes and bungalows that took shape after World War II as veterans moved to the far South Side. The branch offers certified-teacher homework help in both English and Spanish through the Teacher in the Library program, one of a limited number of CPL locations where that service runs four days a week. An on-site seed library lets gardeners check out vegetable and flower seeds, reflecting the neighborhood's strong community-gardening culture. The branch also participates in CPL's Internet to Go program, lending Wi-Fi hotspots to residents who need connectivity at home.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Teacher in the Library: certified homework help in English and Spanish, Monday–Thursday 4–6 PM
- Seed Library for community gardeners — borrow vegetable and flower seeds
- Internet to Go Wi-Fi hotspot lending program
- Two ADA computer workstations with 24-inch monitors and trackball mice
- Meeting room available for community reservations
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jeffery Manor Branch offer homework help, and do I need to register in advance?
Yes. The Teacher in the Library program runs Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 PM with a certified teacher who assists children in all subject areas in both English and Spanish. No advance registration is required — students can drop in during those hours.
What is the seed library at Jeffery Manor, and how does it work?
The branch maintains a seed library where community members can borrow packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds for their gardens. Seeds are available while supplies last and are located in the branch alongside other library materials. A valid Chicago Public Library card is all you need.
Is there parking at the Jeffery Manor Branch?
Yes. The branch has a parking lot accessible from 100th Street with one ADA-accessible space. Street parking is also available along East 100th Street.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.