South Houston Branch Library
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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JuneteenthFriday, June 16, 2023Closes early: 5:00pm
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JuneteenthSaturday, June 17, 2023 - Monday, June 19, 2023Closed All Day
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Independence DayMonday, July 3, 2023Closes early: 5:00pm
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Independence DayTuesday, July 4, 2023Closed All Day
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Labor DayFriday, September 1, 2023Closes early: 5:00pm
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Labor DaySaturday, September 2, 2023 - Monday, September 4, 2023Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingWednesday, November 22, 2023Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 23, 2023 - Sunday, November 26, 2023Closed All Day
About South Houston Branch Library
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- Community Bulletin Board(s)
- Computer Lab
- Glass Display Case(s)
- Meeting Room(s)
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- Adult Literacy Services
- Citizenship Classes
- Computer & Technology Classes
- Proctoring for Distance Learning Exams
- Spanish/Bilingual Computer Classes
Map
The library originally began in 1927 when Margaret Black started loaning books from the local jail. During the 1950s, the library shared facilities with the welfare office and a clinic. In 1967, The City of South Houston acquired land and purchased a barracks building from Ellington Field and moved it to South Houston. The library was housed in this building until it moved into its current home in May 1991. The current building was a cooperative effort of Harris County, the City of South Houston, and the Harris County Community Development Agency with funding provided through a grant from the Library Services and Construction Act. In 2012, with the assistance of a Community Development Grant, the library underwent renovations and expanded with the addition of a computer lab.
