South Houston Branch Library
Hours & Information
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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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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ChristmasWednesday, December 24, 2025 - Sunday, December 28, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's Eve - Early ClosingWednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr HolidayMonday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
About South Houston Branch Library
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- Community Bulletin Board(s)
- Computer Lab
- Family Place Learning Center
- 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.
Hi, I'm Clara Lopez. I have worked at Harris County Public Library for over 16 years of which 12 have been as Branch Manager at the South Houston Branch. I oversee that daily operations run smoothly and that everyone who steps foot thru our doors is offered exceptional customer service. My staff and I aim to meet and serve the needs of our surrounding communities all while offering fun and creative programs and services. In my free time, I enjoy baking, hosting family BBQs, and playing board/card games with my family. If you have a question or comment, please feel free to 
