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The library facilities in Houston are excellent and have plenty of convenient branches. These well stocked libraries are great fun for children and parents alike. They are fantastic places to catch up on the news, meet people and volunteer. Most libraries hold interesting events year round. There are Summer reading programs available for children on their break from school.

The majority of the libraries listed hold Parent and Child reading sessions involving story-time, mime, finger puppets and songs. Library staff members read and perform for toddlers, giving them an opportunity to interact with other children and the library facilities.

In most libraries computers, copiers and printers are available to library card holders. Some of the larger branches have video libraries, both for family viewing and educational purposes.

To obtain a library Power Card apply in person at any Houston Public Library location or print out the online registration form to complete and bring in. Library cards are free to anyone residing within the city limits of Houston. As proof of Houston residence, the Library accepts a Texas driver's license or Texas ID, utility or phone bill, or a personalized check. If these are not available, please ask a staff member about alternate ID. Children under 18 may get a library card in their own name with their parent or guardian's approving signature.

The non-resident fee is waived for persons who reside in the State of Texas. Others may purchase a card for $40 for one year or $20 for six months. Non-residents who own taxable real property within the city limits of Houston are eligible for a resident card with a property tax receipt verifying ownership.

You can call with questions to:

Circulation Department at the Central Library
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Tel. + 1 832 393 2222

Each County has several libraries. Within the city limits the Houston Public Library is the network which oversees the public libraries. This may result in an overlap. For example, Houston lies within Harris County, but libraries within Houston fall under the Houston Public Libraries, not in the jurisdiction of Harris County Libraries.
website: www.hpl.lib.tx.us/hpl/hplhome.html
The HPL website is extensive and informative.

South West Houston Libraries

Central library
500 Mckinney
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (713) 236 1313
West University
6108 Auden
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 668 8273
Spring Branch
930 Corbindale
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (713) 464 1633
Maud Smith Marks
1815 Westgreen Blvd
Katy, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 492 8592
Katy
5702 Second St
Katy, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 391 3509
Walter-Mini-Branch
Sharpstown Mall
Houston, Texas
Vinson
3100 W Fuqua
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (832) 393 2120
Stimley-Blue Ridge
7007 W Fuqua
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (832) 393 2370
Robinson Westchase
3223 Wilcrest
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (832) 393 2010
Meyer
5005 W Bellfort
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (832) 393 1840
Looscan
2510 Willowick
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (832) 393 1900
Kendall
14330 Memorial
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (832) 393 1880
Jungman Regional
5830 Westheimer
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (832) 393 1860
Henington-Alief Regional
7979 S. Kirkwood
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (832) 393 1820
Frank
Bellfort
Houston, Texas
Tel: + 1 (832) 393 2410

Fort Bend County Libraries

website: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
Here you can find all the locations and hours of operations, you can check on your account, find a book using the online catalog, renew old books, search the libraries database, or ask a librarian a question. You have to register in a library, get a card and code first, of course.
Fort Bend County has eight libraries, seven of which are included in the Southwest area. Again, membership is free and the facilities are excellent and well maintained. Their website includes hours of operation, branches and pertinent phone numbers.
The main library in Fort Bend County, situated in Richmond, is called the George Memorial Library (the specialized Law Library is also located in Richmond).

George Memorial
1001 Golfview
Richmond, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 342 4455
Mamie George
320 Dulles Avenue
Stafford, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 491 8086
County Law Library
401 Jackson
Richmond, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 341 3718
Katy
23111 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Katy, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 395 1311
Bob Lutts
8100 FM 359 South
Fulshear, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 346 1558
Missouri City
1530 Texas Parkway
Missouri, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 499 4100
First Colony
2121 Austin Parkway
Sugar Land, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 265 4444
Sugar Land
550 Eldridge
Sugar Land, Texas
Tel: + 1 (281) 277 8934

Harris County Libraries

website: www.hcpl.lib.tx.us
Here you can find all the locations and hours of operations, you can check on your account, find a book using the online catalog, renew old books, search the libraries database, or ask a librarian a question. You have to register in a library, get a card and code first, of course.