Flores Neighborhood Library
🏢 Houston Public Library — Houston, Texas
Flores Neighborhood Library
Located in Houston's historic Second Ward, one of the city's oldest Mexican American neighborhoods, Flores Neighborhood Library honors Archbishop Patricio F. Flores — the first Mexican American elevated to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in the United States. It serves a deeply rooted East End community a short distance from the Houston Ship Channel.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 1pm–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 110 N Milby St, Houston, TX 77003
Phone: 8323931780
Website: houstonlibrary.org
📖 About Flores Neighborhood Library
<p>Flores Neighborhood Library sits in the Second Ward, a historic district of Houston’s East End where Mexican Americans have formed the majority since the 1920s and where Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church — the first Mexican ethnic Catholic parish in Houston — still anchors the community. The branch takes its name from Archbishop Patricio F. Flores (1929–2017), a Texas-born son of migrant farmworkers who became the first Mexican American elevated to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in the United States when he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio in 1970. He was later appointed Archbishop of San Antonio, a post he held until 2004, and was a tireless advocate for Houston’s Hispanic community throughout his ministry. A virtual tour of the branch is available through HPL’s website.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named for Archbishop Patricio F. Flores, the first Mexican American bishop in the U.S. Catholic Church
- Situated in the Second Ward, one of Houston's oldest and most historically significant Mexican American neighborhoods
- Evening hours on Tuesdays (until 8pm) serve working East End families
- Virtual tour available at virtualtours.houstonlibrary.org/flores/
- Meeting rooms available for community reservation
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Archbishop Patricio F. Flores?
Patricio F. Flores (1929–2017) was a Texas-born son of migrant farmworkers who became the first Mexican American elevated to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in the United States. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio in 1970 and later served as Archbishop of San Antonio until 2004. He was a vocal advocate for the rights and dignity of Hispanic communities throughout his career.
Can I take a virtual tour of the Flores branch?
Yes. Houston Public Library offers an online virtual tour of the Flores Neighborhood Library at virtualtours.houstonlibrary.org/flores/, allowing you to explore the space before your visit.
What neighborhood is the Flores branch in?
The Flores branch is in Houston's Second Ward (East End), one of the city's oldest Mexican American communities. The area has been predominantly Hispanic since the 1920s and is home to landmarks such as Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, the first Mexican ethnic Catholic parish in Houston, and the bilingual arts center Talento Bilingüe de Houston.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.