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African American History Research Center at the Gregory Campus
A research library that preserves, promotes, and celebrates the rich history and culture of African Americans in Houston, the surrounding region, and the African Diaspora.
Construction is underway at this location. While we remain open, you may experience temporary disruptions, including noise or limited access to certain areas.
Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library
David M. Henington served as director of Houston Public Library for 26 years growing system from 13 to 35 branches and from 900,000 to over 4 million volumes.
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Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza at the Houston Public Library
Renamed in 2016, the Plaza honors the incredible life and legacy of the former U.S. first lady and serves as a focal point in Houston to inspire and instill a love for reading.
BOOKLINK at One Allen Center
The Houston Public Library's (HPL) new way to check out and return books - the BOOKLINK! The BOOKLINK provides a convenient way for customers to check out and return their favorite books.
Bracewell Neighborhood Library
Attorney J.S. Bracewell was also an educator and church leader who held positions during his lifetime as school board president, Houston Bar Association president, Harris County Tax Board member, member of the Port Commission, and 26 years on the Houston Public Library Board.
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Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning
In 1904, one of our first libraries was named in honor of Andrew Carnegie, a wealthy steel manufacturer. He enriched Houstonians and financed construction of 2,500+ public libraries throughout the world.
Central Library Jesse H. Jones Building
Our flagship location in Downtown Houston has been reimagined to serve Houston’s culturally diverse community by offering a rich array of new spaces and free educational, business, cultural, informational and recreational resources, programs, services, and activities.
Parking Instructions: Entrance to the underground parking garage is on Lamar Street. Parking is $2.00/hour; $16 maximum/day Monday-Friday, free on Saturdays. Street parking is also available.
Collier Regional Library
Named after Everett Collier who worked his way up from campus correspondent to editor of the Houston Chronicle. He held that position for more than thirteen years and continued to serve as a consultant for several more years after his retirement.
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Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus
Established in 1968, a former home of Houston businessman and statesman William Lockhart Clayton. A nation’s top genealogical research collection for tracing U.S. and immigrant origins.
Flores Neighborhood Library
Patricio F. Flores, the first Mexican-American elevated to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in the U.S., he was active in programs for Houston's Hispanic community.
Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library
The new Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library, honoring Eleanor Freed Stern's legacy as a revered art critic, patron, and library board president, will provide extensive reading areas, technology access, specialized children's and teen sections, alongside meeting spaces within the Montrose Collective development.
Parking Instructions: 1 hour free for up to 25 library customers in the Montrose Collective garage. Remember your license plate # to scan the parking QR code at the library. Street parking is also available.
Freedmen's Town Visitor Center
1204 Victor Street, Houston, TX 77019 713-366-4212
The Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center, located in Houston’s historic heritage district, invites visitors to explore the community founded by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. This vibrant center is a cultural destination, offering interactive exhibits, educational programs, and spaces for heritage tourism, arts, and cultural events. It includes a welcome center and two row house galleries featuring exhibitions that engage a diverse audience and host educational programs, cultural activities, and special events through community partnerships.
The Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center, located in Houston’s historic heritage district, invites visitors to explore the community founded by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. This vibrant center is a cultural destination, offering interactive exhibits, educational programs, and spaces for heritage tourism, arts, and cultural events. It includes a welcome center and two row house galleries featuring exhibitions that engage a diverse audience and host educational programs, cultural activities, and special events through community partnerships.
