Sherman E. Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
🏢 Houston Public Library — Houston, Texas
Sherman E. Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
Named in 1997 for Sherman E. Stimley — the first African American law associate at Vinson & Elkins and founder of the first Black-led tax-exempt bond law firm in Houston — this branch sits in the Blue Ridge community along Oyster Creek, serving residents of southwest Houston and Missouri City in Fort Bend County.
🕑 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: 7007 W Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77489
Phone: 8323932370
Website: houstonlibrary.org
📖 About Sherman E. Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
<p>The Blue Ridge community developed primarily during the 1960s and 1970s on land along Oyster Creek in what was then unincorporated Fort Bend County, and today falls within Houston city limits despite carrying a Missouri City zip code (77489). The library was named in 1997 for Sherman E. Stimley, a Houstonian who broke barriers in the legal profession: he became the first African American associate at the prominent Houston law firm Vinson & Elkins and later founded the first tax-exempt bond law consulting company in the United States headed by an African American. Stimley was also known as a devoted supporter of education and youth, contributing his time and resources to schools and children in the Houston area. The branch serves a predominantly residential, family-oriented community zoned to Fort Bend ISD and offers Saturday hours to accommodate working households.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named in 1997 for Sherman E. Stimley, the first African American associate at the Houston law firm Vinson & Elkins
- Stimley also founded the first African American-led tax-exempt bond law consulting firm in the United States
- Serves the Blue Ridge community in southwest Houston, a residential area along Oyster Creek with a Missouri City zip code (77489)
- Zoned to Fort Bend ISD (Willowridge High School, Christa McAuliffe Middle School), making it a key resource for local students
- Saturday hours (10 am–5 pm) and a Wednesday evening shift (until 8 pm) extend access for working families
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Sherman E. Stimley, and why is the library named after him?
Sherman E. Stimley was a Houston attorney who became the first African American associate at the law firm Vinson & Elkins and later founded the first tax-exempt bond law consulting company in the United States led by an African American. He was also known for his support of education and youth in the Houston community. The library was named in his honor in 1997.
The address says Houston, but the zip code is Missouri City — which is it?
The Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library is located in the Blue Ridge community, which sits within Houston city limits but carries the 77489 zip code, which is associated with Missouri City, Texas. The library is operated by Houston Public Library and is part of Houston City Council District K.
Is the Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library open on weekends?
Yes. The library is open Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. It is closed on Sundays. There is also a late evening on Wednesdays, with hours running from 12 pm to 8 pm.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.