La Porte Branch Library

Hours & Information

Open today until 8:00pm

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

  • 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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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

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