Administrative Offices

Hours & Information

Closed until 8:00am Monday

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

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Christmas
Monday, December 23, 2024
Closes early: 5:00pm
Christmas
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
5749 South Loop East
Houston, TX 77033
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

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Holidays and Closures

  • Christmas
    Monday, December 23, 2024
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Christmas
    Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • New Year Eve
    Tuesday, December 31, 2024
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • New Years
    Wednesday, January 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • MLK Day - Early Closing
    Friday, January 17, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • MLK Holiday Weekend
    Saturday, January 18, 2025 - Monday, January 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday - Easter - Early Closing
    Thursday, April 17, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Good Friday - Easter
    Friday, April 18, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day - Early Closing
    Friday, May 23, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Memorial Day Weekend
    Saturday, May 24, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth - Early Closing
    Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Juneteenth
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day - Early Closing
    Thursday, July 3, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Independence Day Weekend
    Friday, July 4, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day - Early Closing
    Friday, August 29, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Labor Day Weekend
    Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving - Early Closing
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas - Early Closing
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Christmas
    Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Sunday, December 28, 2025
    Closed All Day

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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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