We expanded our services and hours! On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, eleven (11) additional Neighborhood Libraries are re-opening at a limited capacity. You are now able to come in and use the library for up to one (1) hour at a time to browse the collection (Express Browsing), check out materials, and use library computers. Special Collections libraries are open for research. No appointments needed to come into the library! Additional locations will be added soon. We continue to offer the following services by appointment: Technology Access at TECHLink Interview Rooms (at select locations) HPL TO GO Curbside Service (at select locations)  Please Note: Important safety protocols have been implemented to ensure the safety of customers and staff. Express Browsing is limited to 50% capacity, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Express Browsing Locations and Hours

Bracewell Neighborhood Library Collier Regional Library Flores Neighborhood Library Heights Neighborhood Library Henington-Alief Regional Library Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Johnson Neighborhood Library Jungman Neighborhood Library Looscan Neighborhood Library McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library Moody Neighborhood Library Park Place Regional Library Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Scenic Woods Regional Library Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Smith Neighborhood Library Stanaker Neighborhood Library Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Tuttle Neighborhood Library Walter Neighborhood Library Young Neighborhood Library

Mondays | 12 PM - 7 PM Tuesdays | 12 PM - 5 PM Wednesdays | 9 AM - 5 PM Thursdays |12 PM - 5 PM Fridays | 9 AM - 5 PM Saturdays | 9 AM - 5 PM Sundays | Closed

Rooms for Virtual Interviews by Appointment You can schedule an appointment to use interview rooms at any of the participating locations by calling the library or reserving a room online. Participating libraries include:  Henington-Alief Regional Library McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library Park Place Regional Library Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library Smith Neighborhood Library Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library For your safety, no more than two (2) people may use the room at a time.

Special Collections Library Access Tuesdays - Saturdays | 10 AM - 4 PM All three (3) Special Collections libraries are open! Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC) Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research The African American Library at the Gregory School

Technology Access at TECHLink by Appointment TECHLink is a multimedia and technology center, innovative and transformative extension of the library's program of services to provide free and equitable access to new and emerging state-of-the-art technologies. Please call one of our TECHLink locations for more information or to schedule your appointment. TECHLink at Scenic Woods Regional Library | 832-393-2407 TECHLink Dixon Powered by Aramco | 832-393-1760 Find out more!

Curbside Service by Appointment  All Express Browsing locations offer HPL TO GO curbside service by appointment. Get started with HPL TO GO and check out our HPL TO GO FAQs page.

Important Safety Measures For your protection, libraries have implemented the following safety measures: Temperature screening for anyone age two (2) years and up prior to entering the library. Physical distancing of at least six (6) feet between customers and staff must be maintained at all times. Masks are encouraged, but not required. Hand sanitizing stations are available for customers to use. Computer stations will be sanitized by staff after each use. All items returned or handled by customers will be quarantined for 24 hours. If you need computer assistance, you may bring one (1) person to help during your session. For the safety of customers and staff, one-on-one computer assistance is not available at this time. Call 832-393-1313 for more information. Please Note: Important safety protocols have been implemented to ensure the safety of customers and staff. Express Browsing is limited to 50% capacity, on a first-come, first-served basis.

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