February 24, 2023

New Hours for Central Library Complex, Now Open at 9 AM Tuesday-Friday

Starting Monday, February 27, 2023, hours for the Central Library and the Houston History Research Center (HHRC) will be adjusted to better serve the diverse downtown community: workers, researchers, residents, and visitors. The new hours are as follows:

Central Library 
Monday: 12 - 6 PM 
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM 
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM 
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM 
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM 
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM 

Houston History Research Center 
Monday: 10 AM - 5 PM by appointment 
Tuesday: 10 AM - 5 PM 
Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM 
Thursday: 11 AM - 6 PM 
Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM 
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

The reimagined hours will allow Houston Public Library to provide more consistent services and programs such as arts & cultural programs, reference help, the Community Resource Center, passport services, the Family Place series, and more. The Central Complex is not losing any hours and remains open 48 hours per week.

For more information about HPL, visit www.houstonlibrary.org, call 832-393-1313, follow us on Twitter or Facebook @houstonlibrary or on Instagram @houstonpubliclibrary.