Bracewell Neighborhood Library

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Bracewell Neighborhood Library

Bracewell Neighborhood Library serves southeast Houston near Sims Bayou, named for attorney and civic leader J.S. Bracewell, who spent 26 years on the Houston Public Library Board. The branch offers meeting rooms bookable by cardholders and extended evening hours on Wednesdays.

📞 8323932580🌐 houstonlibrary.org

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10am–6pm
Tuesday 10am–6pm
Wednesday 12pm–8pm
Thursday 10am–6pm
Friday 1pm–5pm
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 9002 Kingspoint Rd, Houston, TX 77075

Phone: 8323932580

Website: houstonlibrary.org

📖 About Bracewell Neighborhood Library

<p>Located on Kingspoint Road in the 77075 zip code, Bracewell Neighborhood Library is named in honor of attorney J.S. Bracewell — a school board president, Houston Bar Association president, Harris County Tax Board member, Port Commission member, and 26-year trustee of the Houston Public Library Board. The branch anchors a diverse southeast Houston community not far from the Sims Bayou greenway corridor, offering free meeting room reservations for cardholders and a rotating calendar of community programs year-round.</p>

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Named for civic leader J.S. Bracewell, who served 26 years on the Houston Public Library Board
  • Reservable free meeting rooms for groups of 9–12 and 13+ (library card required)
  • Extended evening hours on Wednesdays until 8pm
  • Mobile printing available via Princh app without a computer
  • Full online catalog access to browse available titles at this branch

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who was J.S. Bracewell, and why is the library named after him?

Attorney J.S. Bracewell was a Houston civic leader who served as school board president, Houston Bar Association president, Harris County Tax Board member, and Port Commission member. He devoted 26 years to the Houston Public Library Board, making his name a fitting tribute for this southeast Houston branch.

Can I reserve a meeting room at Bracewell Neighborhood Library?

Yes. Bracewell has free meeting rooms for groups of roughly 9–12 and 13 or more people. A Houston Public Library card (MYLink or Learning Link) is required to make a reservation through houstonlibrary.org.

What are the best days to visit Bracewell for longer hours?

Wednesday is the best day for an extended visit — the branch stays open until 8pm. On all other weekdays, hours run 10am–6pm (or 1–5pm on Friday), and Saturday hours are 10am–5pm.

✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.

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