Jungman Neighborhood Library
🏢 Houston Public Library — Houston, Texas
Jungman Neighborhood Library
Named for civic leader J. Frank Jungman, who helped found the public library in his hometown of Hondo, Texas, and championed libraries at Rice and Texas A&M as well as HPL, this Westheimer branch opened in 1975 and emerged from a $6.8 million renovation as a LEED Silver–certified community anchor in the heart of Houston's Uptown/Galleria district.
🕑 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: 5830 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 8323931860
Website: houstonlibrary.org
📖 About Jungman Neighborhood Library
<p>The Jungman Neighborhood Library honors J. Frank Jungman, a Houston businessman active in cotton, oil, banking, and real estate who devoted much of his life to civic and cultural causes — helping found the public library in Hondo, Texas, and supporting the libraries at Rice University, Texas A&M University, and Houston Public Library. The branch opened on October 20, 1975, at 5830 Westheimer Road, placing it just west of The Galleria in the bustling Uptown district. Four decades of continuous use without renovation left the original building worn, prompting a $6.8 million overhaul that completely upgraded the interior and portions of the exterior. The renovated library was recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council with LEED Silver certification, reflecting a commitment to energy efficiency and a modern, open 21st-century space for the surrounding neighborhood.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Earned LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council following a $6.8 million renovation
- Named for J. Frank Jungman, Houston civic leader who helped found a public library in Hondo, TX, and championed HPL
- Located on Westheimer Road in the heart of Houston's Uptown/Galleria district, near 20 million annual visitors to the area
- Open six days a week including extended Wednesday evening hours until 8 pm
- Provides public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing, and meeting spaces for the dense residential and commercial Uptown community
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is parking available at the Jungman Neighborhood Library on Westheimer?
The library is located at 5830 Westheimer Road in the Uptown/Galleria area. Street parking and commercial lots are available nearby; the branch does not have a dedicated private parking lot. METRO bus routes serve Westheimer Road directly in front of the building.
Does Jungman Library offer meeting room space for community groups?
Yes. The renovated library includes modern meeting spaces available to the community. Contact the branch at 832-393-1860 or visit houstonlibrary.org for reservation details and capacity information.
Why does Jungman Library have late hours on Wednesdays but not other weekdays?
Houston Public Library staggers extended evening hours across its branches so that the system collectively offers late access most evenings. Jungman's Wednesday hours run until 8 pm, giving Uptown residents who work standard business hours a full weeknight option for visiting the library.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.