Oak Forest Neighborhood Library
🏢 Houston Public Library — Houston, Texas
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library anchors a vibrant northside Houston community that has been one of Harris County's most desirable mid-century neighborhoods since developer Frank Sharp built it for World War II veterans starting in 1947. Rated 4.7 stars by visitors, this branch is designed to be woven into the social fabric of a neighborhood that *Houstonia* magazine ranked among Houston's 25 hottest.
🕑 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: 1349 W 43rd St, Houston, TX 77018
Phone: 8323931960
Website: houstonlibrary.org
📖 About Oak Forest Neighborhood Library
<p>Situated on West 43rd Street in the Oak Forest neighborhood, this branch serves a community established in 1947 by developer Frank Sharp as affordable housing for returning World War II veterans — early homes sold for $8,000–$10,000 and attracted settlers of Polish and Czech descent from western Houston. Oak Forest grew into the third-largest group of subdivisions in Harris County, and by 2013 <em>Houstonia</em> magazine ranked it among Houston's "25 Hottest Neighborhoods." The library reflects HPL's mission to be "a part of the social fabric providing localized expertise, access, and resources" for this active northside community.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Serves the Oak Forest neighborhood, established in 1947 for WWII veterans by developer Frank Sharp
- One of the highest-rated HPL branches at 4.7 stars on Google (120 reviews)
- Reservable free meeting rooms for community groups via HPL LibCal
- Wednesday evening hours until 8pm serve working families and students
- Mobile printing and full HPL digital catalog access on-site
📱 Free with a Houston Public Library Card
Any Texas resident can get an HPL card free and unlock:
📍 More Houston Public Library branches
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What neighborhood does Oak Forest Neighborhood Library serve?
The branch serves Oak Forest, a northside Houston neighborhood developed from 1947 onward for World War II veterans. It is the third-largest group of subdivisions in Harris County and was ranked among Houston's "25 Hottest Neighborhoods" by Houstonia magazine.
Can I reserve a meeting space at Oak Forest Neighborhood Library?
Yes. Meeting rooms at the Oak Forest branch are bookable through the HPL LibCal reservation system at houstonlibrary.org. A current Houston Public Library card is required.
Does Oak Forest library have any special programs for children?
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library offers a regular calendar of community programs that can be found at houstonlibrary.org. HPL branches systemwide run storytimes, summer reading, and after-school programming; check the events calendar for current Oak Forest offerings.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.