Edgebrook Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Edgebrook Branch
Tucked into one of Chicago's quietest residential corners — a neighborhood shaped by forest preserves and the North Branch of the Chicago River — the Edgebrook Branch is one of a select few CPL locations that hosts a seed library, letting gardeners borrow, grow, and return seeds season after season.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 5331 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
Phone: 3127448313
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Edgebrook Branch
The Edgebrook Branch serves the far northwest side neighborhood of Edgebrook, an area annexed by Chicago in 1889 that retains a distinctly suburban feel bordered by the Cook County Forest Preserves to the west. The branch building sits on Devon Avenue and includes an elevator, a rear parking lot accessed via Minnehaha Avenue, and one of CPL's dedicated seed library collections — a community resource not available at every location. It offers ADA computer workstations with 24-inch monitors and accessible tables, and a meeting room available for public reservation.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- One of a select number of CPL branches with an in-branch seed library — borrow seeds, grow at home, return seeds at season's end
- Elevator access and a rear accessible parking lot (via Minnehaha Ave) for full ADA accessibility
- Two ADA computer workstations with 24-inch monitors, oversize keyboards, and trackball mice
- Meeting room available for community group reservations
- Regular programming including family storytime (ages 0–6), Pokémon crafts for kids, and adult book clubs and astronomy lectures
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Edgebrook Branch have a seed library, and how does it work?
Yes — Edgebrook is one of the few CPL branches with a seed library. Card holders can borrow seed packets to plant at home; at the end of the growing season, returning saved seeds from your harvest helps replenish the collection for future gardeners.
Is there parking at the Edgebrook Branch?
Yes. There is a parking lot behind the building accessed via Minnehaha Avenue, with one accessible space. Metered street parking is also available on Devon Avenue in front of the branch.
Does the Edgebrook Branch have an elevator?
Yes. The Edgebrook Branch has an elevator, making all floors accessible to patrons with mobility needs. The entrance, restrooms, and water fountain are also fully accessible.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.