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
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…

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Holidays and Closures

  • Christmas
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Sunday, December 28, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve - Early Closing
    Wednesday, December 31, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • New Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday
    Monday, January 19, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Spring Holiday
    Thursday, April 2, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Spring Holiday
    Friday, April 3, 2026 - Sunday, April 5, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Thursday, June 18, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Juneteenth
    Friday, June 19, 2026 - Saturday, June 20, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Thursday, July 2, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 7, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving
    Wednesday, November 25, 2026
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Sunday, November 29, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Wednesday, December 23, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Thursday, December 24, 2026 - Sunday, December 27, 2026
    Closed All Day

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History

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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