West Englewood Branch
🏢 Chicago Public Library — Chicago, Illinois
West Englewood Branch
Positioned on the 63rd Street corridor in West Englewood — a South Side community area that grew around a historic railroad junction in the 1840s and today is served by the CTA Green Line — this branch provides Digital Navigators and Teacher in the Library alongside YOUmedia teen programming, making it a key educational anchor for the neighborhood.
🕑 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: 1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60636
Phone: (312) 747-3481
Website: chipublib.org
📖 About West Englewood Branch
The West Englewood Branch serves the West Englewood community area, one of Chicago's 77 defined neighborhoods on the South Side, bounded by Garfield Boulevard to the north and the CSX/Norfolk Southern rail corridor to the west. The area traces its origins to German and Swedish farming families in the 1840s, developed rapidly after rail construction established it as a junction community, and was annexed into Chicago in 1889. The branch at 1745 W. 63rd Street sits along the neighborhood's main east-west commercial corridor, near the CTA Green Line's Ashland branch terminus at 63rd Street. Inside, the branch offers an accessible meeting room, public computers, and a parking lot, with two ADA-dedicated spaces on the building's west side.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Digital Navigators available for one-on-one technology tutoring — covering computer basics, online job searching, and résumé writing — by appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Teacher in the Library: certified educators provide homework help Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM
- YOUmedia teen programming including game nights, teen hangouts, and creative activities throughout the year
- Fully accessible facility with two ADA parking spaces, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and ADA computer workstations for adults and children
- Located on the 63rd Street corridor, one block from CTA bus routes, near the CTA Green Line Ashland/63rd terminus
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a Digital Navigator session at West Englewood Branch?
Digital Navigators at West Englewood Branch are available by appointment on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, Tuesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Saturdays from noon to 4 PM. Sessions cover computer basics, email, internet use, online job searching, résumé writing, and CPL digital resources. Ask at the branch desk or call (312) 747-3481 to book a time.
Does West Englewood Branch offer homework help for students?
Yes. The branch hosts Teacher in the Library, where certified educators are on-site to help students complete assignments and build study skills. Sessions run Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM. The program is free and open to any student with or without a library card.
What teen programs run at West Englewood Branch?
West Englewood Branch offers a rotating calendar of YOUmedia teen programming that includes game nights, teen hangouts, and creative workshops. Events are listed on the CPL events calendar at chipublib.org and are generally free and drop-in for teens in middle and high school.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.