La Porte Branch Library

Hours & Information

Open today until 8:00pm

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
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025
Closed All Day
600 South Broadway Street
La Porte, TX 77571
Branch Manager: Rhiannon Perry

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Labor Day - Early Closing
    Friday, August 29, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Labor Day Weekend
    Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • 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 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.

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