Book Lockers FAQs

  • General Questions

    It varies depending on whether copies are available immediately or if there is a wait list on the item. HCPL makes every effort to make your wait for your item as short as possible. 

    All you need is an HCPL Knowledge Card and an email linked to your account so you can get pickup notices.

    To use a Book Locker, you’ll need to scan your library card barcode. You can find the barcode on the back of your card. If you use the HCPL on the Go App, just tap the “My Barcode” button under the search box to bring it up on your phone.

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    No. The three HCPL Book Lockers are located inside partner facilities, so they are only available during the buildings' hours of operation. Please see the "Where are Book Lockers located" FAQ for hours)

    There are three HCPL Book Lockers.

    Tracy Gee Community Center
    3599 Westcenter Dr. Houston, TX 77042 [Directions]
    Hours:
    Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Trini Mendenhall Community Center
    1414 Wirt Road, Houston, TX 77055 (Directions)
    Hours:
    Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    YMCA International Services
    3110 Hayes Rd. Houston TX 77082 [Directions]
    Hours:
    Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    Simply, browse HCPL's online catalog. Place a hold on the book, DVD, or CD you want. Select one of the three HCPL Book Lockers as your pick-up location. When you get a notification that your hold is ready, bring your library card to the Book Locker and check out your item!