West University Branch Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Regular Hours
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
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Labor Day - Early Closing
Friday, August 29, 2025
Closes early: 5:00pm
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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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
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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Recent News & Blog Posts
Check out the updated HCPL On the Go App!
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Well visit vs Sick visit
There is a difference between well visits and sick visits. If you have both at the same time, you may receive a bill in the mail.
Genre Battle: Science Fiction vs Fantasy
Science fiction and fantasy share the same shelves in the library. It's time to explore how they approach the tropes they also share.