Walker Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Walker Branch
Walker Branch sits on South Hoyne Avenue in Morgan Park, one of the few Chicago neighborhoods that developed as a planned Victorian suburb and retains its tree-lined, architecturally varied streets today. It is the primary public library presence in a community area bounded by Beverly to the north and the city limits to the south, serving residents of Morgan Park and neighboring West Pullman.
🕑 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: 11071 South Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643
Phone: 3127471920
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Walker Branch
The Walker Branch is located at 11071 S. Hoyne Avenue in Morgan Park, a far South Side neighborhood originally developed in the 1870s by the Blue Island Land and Building Company as a planned residential community. Morgan Park is notable for its blend of Victorian and bungalow architecture and has long been a racially integrated neighborhood. The branch serves as the neighborhood library for residents of Morgan Park and parts of the adjacent West Pullman community, offering a meeting room, computers, and a regular slate of programming including chess instruction, adult book discussions, and film screenings. Street parking is available in front with one accessible space.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Regular chess instruction through the "Learn Chess with Dave" program
- Adult Book Discussion group meeting regularly
- Film screening events open to the community
- Board Game Wednesdays for all ages
- Two ADA computer workstations (adult and children) with specialized accessible equipment
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is there parking at Walker Branch, and is it accessible?
Walker Branch does not have a private parking lot — street parking on Hoyne Avenue is the primary option. There is one ADA-accessible parking space directly in front of the building entrance.
What regular programs does Walker Branch offer for adults?
Walker Branch hosts an Adult Book Discussion group, film screenings, and the ongoing Learn Chess with Dave program, which is open to all experience levels. Board Game Wednesdays offer a weekly drop-in option for casual play. The branch also provides digital literacy classes.
Does Walker Branch serve only Morgan Park residents, or can anyone use it?
All Chicago Public Library branches are open to anyone with a valid CPL library card, regardless of where in Chicago (or Illinois) they live. Non-residents can also obtain a CPL card for a fee. Walker Branch is the closest CPL location for residents of Morgan Park and parts of West Pullman.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.