La Porte Branch Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
MondayÂ
11:00AM - 8:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
ThursdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
FridayÂ
1:00PM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayÂ
Closed
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Martin Luther King, Jr HolidayFriday, January 16, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Martin Luther King, Jr HolidaySaturday, January 17, 2026 - Monday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Spring HolidayThursday, April 2, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Spring HolidayFriday, April 3, 2026 - Sunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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JuneteenthThursday, June 18, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026 - Saturday, June 20, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence Day - Early ClosingThursday, July 2, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayFriday, September 4, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Labor DaySaturday, September 5, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingWednesday, November 25, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026 - Sunday, November 29, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasWednesday, December 23, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasThursday, December 24, 2026 - Sunday, December 27, 2026Closed All Day
About La Porte Branch Library
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- Children's Activity Room(s)
- Conference Room(s)
- Family Place Learning Center
- Glass Display Case(s)
- Meeting Room(s)
- Piano
- Study Room(s)
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- 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
Hi, I'm Rhiannon Perry, Branch Manager at La Porte Branch Library. I love to read nonfiction. At La Porte, we enjoy serving our community. There is a lot going on at the library. I hope you visit soon. If you have questions or comments, please feel free toÂ
Equipment (in-library use)
Friends of the Library
Proctoring
New at La Porte Branch Library
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