I'm glad to see they've since added a book sale section! They had PLENTY to choose from, too, for…read morereaders of all ages and interests.

Yes to the new Freed Montrose Library! I've been twice so far and I'm still in awe (let's be…read morehonest, if books are involved I'm always in awe!) I had already had a library card, but I felt led to get an upgrade. I ended up getting the space city library card. Very vibrant, very demure, very essential. The librarians were wonderful, customer-centered and patient. I explored the downstairs area as well as the upstairs area. Books galore! I really enjoyed the short story creator downstairs, the bright colored seating, the art by kill joy, plethora of calendar events and programs. I didn't go to the outside area, but I'll definitely be returning. During my first visit, I checked out three books and when I returned for the second visit, I was picking up a hold. Conveniently located and definitely worth the visit! "Having fun ain't hard when you have a library card!"

Houston has slowly but steadily improved South Side's infrastructure over the years; the Young…read morelibrary is a shining example. This place serves as a peaceful getaway to the relatively lackluster and car-oriented surroundings. The windows let in plenty of natural light from every angle and the interior looks modern. There are several seating choices to choose from, including a reservable conference room in the center. The library is a little small but for the space it has, it's utilized efficiently. I certainly had no issue getting several hours of remote work done at the high tables. The staff appeared inviting, and the school kids kept the noise to a minimum. HPL is doing a stellar job building useful and beautiful third spaces throughout the city.

A small group of us used this library to help high schoolers with their college applications. The…read moremale staff here was very rude to us and talked aggressively to us while there. He wanted those not providing direct assistance to move to another area. Everyone there was support for these children and again our group was small. No one was being loud or doing anything disrespectful to cause him to come talk to us rudely and aggressively. We all felt uncomfortable and unwelcome after that. The entire vibe changed with the students. We packed up and left early because of this. I didn't get his name. He was tall black man with a red shirt on.

great hours. is very extremely quiet. clean and spacious areas to sit and tables. parking at the…read moregarage it's connected to cost $4 for an hour

Is this what a library looks like?…read more Haven't been in a library and the last one I went to seemed more like an afterschool babysitting service with people everywhere talking, laughing, running around. We chose TMC library b/c my team discovered that we were limited on meeting places on a Sunday afternoon. Plus: Study rooms available Quiet b/c the people there are really trying to study Easy to access on a Sunday Bathrooms (clean) Workstations available w/computers Minus: Parking costs are attrocious - $10 Overall, it was great for what we were using it for - meeting space.

The M.D. Anderson Library at the University of Houston became my home away from home for about a…read moremonth while I completed training for a remote job, and it turned out to be a great place to get work done. The library itself is huge, with plenty of floors and study spaces to fit just about anyone's style. My favorite spots were the enclosed glass study carrels. They're private enough to let you focus, offer lots of natural light (some even have their own lighting), and make for a comfortable workspace. Just know they're designed for studying--not soundproofing. You can clearly hear conversations from the carrels around you, so don't expect total silence. Also, if you're planning a long day, choose a carrel with one of the more comfortable chairs. Library hours vary between the regular school year and the summer, especially for visitors who aren't affiliated with the university, but I was still able to put in a full workday most days. The biggest inconvenience was checking in. Since I wasn't a UH student or employee, security had to manually enter my information every single visit. After checking in daily for weeks, I couldn't help but wonder why they couldn't simply scan my ID and speed up the process. One thing that surprised me was how rarely I saw security walking the building. My carrel was near an exit, and while nothing ever happened, I sometimes felt like an easy target if someone had bad intentions. There are signs reminding you to watch your belongings, and I definitely recommend taking that advice. My biggest complaint, though, was the sugar ants. They seemed to be everywhere and became a constant nuisance while I was working. Despite those issues, I really appreciated having access to such an impressive facility. It's spacious, comfortable, and offers some of the best study and work spaces I've found. Fix the ant problem and streamline visitor check-in, and this place would be close to perfect.

This library is an old facility with 5 floors and some wings with more floors. The hours varies…read morewhile the semester is in session. Sundays are great because they close at 12 am and quiet. There are several tables you can sit at by the entrance without checking in. Some have power outlets. There are vending machines on this floor too. If you don't have a UH student ID, you'll need to check-in using your driver's license with security. There is plenty of seating throughout the building. Tons of private study rooms. Not too busy on a Sunday afternoon and you don't need permission to use the study room. The 5th floor study rooms by the windows have a view of Houston's skyline. I would say it is good for work/study. The wifi speed is very good. You can stream Spotify and browse the web easily. I'm not familiar with this campus but I found visitor parking that's a 8 minute walk. Not sure if there is closer parking for visitors. Cost is $10 for the day (by phone).

One of my favorite historical building that is open to the public. On the first floor. You can do…read moreresearch on Houston history. But the second floor is my favorite spot. There is a quiet room and an art gallery that is all free. There is an elevator if you are not able to take the stairs and restroom in the building.

I'm always looking for beautiful, quiet places to explore, and this building really hits the mark…read more It's just old and gorgeous inside, full of history. There's interesting exhibits to browse - I really enjoyed the map exhibit on the first floor. The second floor has a lovely reading room to spend time in. Paid street parking is generally available right out front.

you're constantly under surveillance. there's a security guard just making rounds. I dozed off for…read morea couple of minutes and an employee told me I couldn't sleep there. I couldn't even focus back on studying.

This library is gorgeous! The modern exterior and interior is flattering. They don't have the…read morebiggest selection of books, but the quiet was well maintained for several hours while I was there. The kids programs looked extensive, and the room they use for the kiddos concealed 90% of the noise from the rest of the library. I didn't even need to use my headphones. The staff were so helpful and kind. You can tell they truly love what they do for their community through this library. I loved the large selection of Spanish books, and was helped in finding easier ones to read to practice my Spanish skills. Highly recommend for anyone to visit. They have plenty of free parking, and tons of great food options nearby too!

I visited this library for the first time looking for a place to complete my schoolwork assignments…read morein a distraction-free environment. I made my way to the African American Library at the Gregory School. Located in midtown the library is housed in what was the first public school for African Americans in Houston. They are undergoing a bit of construction but they have a dedicated parking lot and inside, it was quiet! I went on a Saturday afternoon and plan to return in the future!

This landmark deserved honor quoted from the Houston Public…read moreLibrary. "This History Research Center is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of African Americans in the Houston area and beyond. The collections provide books, manuscripts, and photographs; the research center hosts events, exhibits, and programs that explore the lives and achievements of African Americans. Built in 1926, the two-story, former elementary school named after Edgar M. Gregory, a Union officer and Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau for the Texas area, is in historic Freedmen's Town, in Houston's Fourth Ward. This area is the city's oldest established African American community. By 1876, the former Gregory Institute became a part of Houston's public school system, and the Gregory School became the first public education institution for African American children. The State Historical Commission designated the Gregory School building as a State Archaeological Landmark in 1995; the highest historical landmark classification that can be placed on a building. In 2008, ground-breaking work began to restore and transform the former school into The African American Library at the Gregory School. The renovated library opened on November 14, 2009. The library's name was changed to the African American History Research Center in 2022." My photos were taken during my visit a while ago.

Parking is limited during peak hours. Parking lot itself is a little crazy. Busy w cars going every…read morewhich way and I've even seen a fight amongst some middle schoolers, but that was once in the last year and the security guard broke them up immediately. The selection at this library is limited, but I'm not picky. You can also have books sent from other libraries to pick up here. Two sections of computers for free internet access, an area to print with print card, great assistance from the amazing library staff here. Check out this library if you are in the area.

Easy parking and easy in and out. We came about 45 minutes before closing and didn't feel rushed…read more There were a good selection of books and they had a tray of puzzles but other than that I didn't really see a lot of kids things to do but expected more other than that it was an easy library to go to.