South Houston Branch Library

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

Monday 
11:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
1:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 
Closed
607 Avenue A
South Houston, TX 77587
Branch Manager: Clara Lopez

Holidays and Closures

  • Thanksgiving - Early Closing
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas - Early Closing
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Christmas
    Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Sunday, December 28, 2025
    Closed All Day

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About South Houston Branch Library

    • Community Bulletin Board(s)
    • Computer Lab
    • Family Place Learning Center
    • Glass Display Case(s)
    • Meeting Room(s)
    • Adult Literacy Services
    • Citizenship Classes
    • Computer & Technology Classes
    • Proctoring for Distance Learning Exams
    • Spanish/Bilingual Computer Classes

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History

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.

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