Administrative Offices
Hours & Information
Closed until 8:00am tomorrow
Monday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Phone: (713) 274-6600
Much of the behind the scenes work of the system takes place here, including Collection Development, Cataloging, Circulation Services. Information Technology and Outreach. Library Director Edward Melton leads a team of Division…
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Spring HolidayThursday, April 2, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Spring HolidayFriday, April 3, 2026 - Sunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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JuneteenthThursday, June 18, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026 - Saturday, June 20, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence Day - Early ClosingThursday, July 2, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayFriday, September 4, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Labor DaySaturday, September 5, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingWednesday, November 25, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026 - Sunday, November 29, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasThursday, December 24, 2026 - Sunday, December 27, 2026Closed All Day
About Administrative Offices
What began in 1921 and the years following as a collection of small libraries housed in stores, post offices and private homes has grown into a system of 26 branch buildings, 2 technology service centers, and 2 partner locations offering collection/circulation services. HCPL operates branches in unincorporated parts of Harris County and cities which do not have their own library systems.
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Recent News & Blog Posts
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and REPAIR CAFE!
Mar 16, 2026
HCPL's next Repair Cafe is Saturday, Sept. 27 at West University Branch Library
HCPL hosts an Evening with Author Ibram X. Kendi
Mar 07, 2026
HCPL hosts bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi for a discussion of his latest book, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age.
HCPL is awarded the 2026 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize
Mar 02, 2026
This award recognizes the powerful synergy that results when a library works closely with both its local government and its community
County Commissioners Celebrate HCPL's COHS Graduates
Feb 27, 2026
County Commissioners Court on Tuesday passed a resolution recognizing HCPL’s Career Online High School and celebrating the Class of 2025.