Hegewisch Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
Hegewisch Branch
Hegewisch Branch has served Chicago's southernmost neighborhood since its dedication on December 7, 1991, anchoring a working-class community founded in 1883 as a company town by railroad-car industrialist Adolph Hegewisch. One of the few Chicago branches with fishing poles available to borrow, the library reflects its neighborhood's proximity to Wolf Lake and the William W. Powers State Recreation Area.
🕑 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: 3048 E. 130th Street, Chicago, IL 60633
Phone: 3127470046
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About Hegewisch Branch
Dedicated December 7, 1991, the Hegewisch Branch sits at the far southeastern tip of Chicago in a neighborhood that traces its roots to the industrial vision of Adolph Hegewisch, president of the U.S. Rolling Stock Company, who laid out a model workers' community along railroad lines in 1883. The branch displays four public artworks commissioned through Chicago's Percent for Art Ordinance, including two watercolors by Judy Ledgerwood ("Composition in Grey and Black" and "Composition in Red"), a sculpture titled "Cleat" by Neil Goodman, a painting by Richard Hull, and a drawing by David Kroll. The branch serves a diverse, predominantly Latino neighborhood bordered by the Calumet River and, to the east, the Indiana state line.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Fishing poles available for patron checkout — a nod to Wolf Lake and the nearby William W. Powers State Recreation Area
- Seed library lets gardeners borrow and return seeds each growing season
- ADA computer workstation for children with oversize keyboard and trackball mouse
- After-hours book return accessible via the alley off Houston Avenue, behind the building
- Four Percent for Art works on display, including watercolors by Chicago painter Judy Ledgerwood and a sculpture by Neil Goodman
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really borrow fishing poles from the Hegewisch Branch?
Yes. The Hegewisch Branch lends fishing poles through its Library of Things collection, a practical perk for a neighborhood next to Wolf Lake and the 4,500-acre William W. Powers State Recreation Area just across the Indiana state line.
Is there parking at the Hegewisch Branch?
Street parking is available in front of the building on E. 130th Street. Additional parking is accessible from the alley behind the branch via Houston Avenue.
Does the Hegewisch Branch offer homework help?
Yes. The branch provides homework help for students through drop-in assistance during open hours, including certified-teacher support through the Teacher in the Library program on select days.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.