West University Branch Library
Hours & Information
Today's Hours
ChristmasClosed until 11:00am Monday
Regular Hours
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 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
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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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
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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 DayThursday, July 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, 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 West University Branch Library
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- Community Bulletin Board(s)
- Family Place Learning Center
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- Adult Literacy Services
- English Learning (ESL) Classes
- Proctoring for Distance Learning Exams
- Tours for Schools & Other Groups
Map
History
The library originally opened in a corner of the West University Community Center in 1942. During World War II it was moved to a temporary home in the field office of Reed and Yancey Realtors (northwest corner of Rice and Auden). In 1963, the library moved into a new 6,100 square foot facility at its current location at 6108 Auden. [Gegemen, June A. Stepping Back in Time: A History of West University Place. Houston: D. Armstrong Co. 1999] The library was renovated in 1984, 2006, and again in 2016. Today the library works with the City of West University to present programs in other city buildings, such as the Scout House and the Community Center.
Meet the Manager
Hi, I'm John Harbaugh, Branch Manager at the West University Branch Library. I love to read science fiction and manga. The West University community members are voracious readers. If you’re looking for a good book, we might be the place for you. We hope you visit us soon. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to
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