La Porte Branch Library

Open today until 5:00pm

Monday 
11:00AM - 8:00PM

Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Wednesday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM

Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Friday 
1:00PM - 6:00PM

Saturday 
10:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 
Closed

600 South Broadway Street
La Porte, TX 77571
Branch Manager: Rhiannon Perry

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Thanksgiving
    Wednesday, November 22, 2023
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Sunday, November 26, 2023
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Friday, December 22, 2023
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Christmas
    Saturday, December 23, 2023 - Tuesday, December 26, 2023
    Closed All Day
  • New Years
    Friday, December 29, 2023
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • New Years
    Saturday, December 30, 2023 - Monday, January 1, 2024
    Closed All Day

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About La Porte Branch Library

    • Citizenship Classes
    • Computer & Technology Classes
    • English Learning (ESL) Classes
    • Proctoring for Distance Learning Exams

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History

In June 1921, the La Porte Branch of Harris County Public Library started with 110 books placed at La Porte High School. On February 8, 1929, the La Porte Branch of Harris County Public Library on West A Street was completed. It served the public until 1982. The building has been restored and moved to the Sylvan Beach Depot Museum and Library.

The Edith Wilson Public Library of Harris County Public Library on San Jacinto Street was dedicated on October 2, 1982. It stayed in operation until the current facility, La Porte Community Library on South Broadway, was dedicated on September 20, 2001. The City of La Porte owns and maintains the library building, while Harris County Public Library provides staff, computers, and the collection.

Meet the Manager
Equipment (in-library use)
Friends of the Library
Proctoring

New at La Porte Branch Library

Recent News & Blog Posts

Keep Your Books Longer!

Sep 27, 2023
Starting Oct. 3, Harris County Public Library will implement a new renewal policy that will allow patrons to renew checkouts up to 5 times.

Gulf Coast Reads 2023 Events Roundup

Join us for a visit by Kirk Wallace Johnson, a screening of Seadrift and, of course, lots of lively discussion. Gulf Coast Reads 2023!!!

Harris County Commits to Protecting the Freedom to Read

Sep 26, 2023
Commissioners Court passes resolution making Harris County Public Library a Book Sanctuary

How Well Do You Know Shounen, Really? Take the Quiz

A new anime season is almost upon us, and it makes us think--how well do you know Shounen? Take our quiz and find out!
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