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
Phone: (713) 274-6600
Email: helpdesk@hcpl.net
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
Holidays and Closures
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Memorial Day - Early ClosingFriday, May 23, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Memorial Day WeekendSaturday, May 24, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025Closed All Day
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Juneteenth - Early ClosingWednesday, June 18, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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JuneteenthThursday, June 19, 2025Closed All Day
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Independence Day - Early ClosingThursday, July 3, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Independence Day WeekendFriday, July 4, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor Day - Early ClosingFriday, August 29, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Labor Day WeekendSaturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving - Early ClosingWednesday, November 26, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas - Early ClosingWednesday, December 24, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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ChristmasThursday, December 25, 2025 - Sunday, December 28, 2025Closed 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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