M.E. Walter Neighborhood Library
🏢 Houston Public Library — Houston, Texas
M.E. Walter Neighborhood Library
M.E. Walter Neighborhood Library serves Sharpstown — a 1955 master-planned community that became one of Houston's most culturally diverse neighborhoods — and is named for the Houston Chronicle vice president and city planning commissioner who helped shape modern Houston's civic infrastructure.
🕑 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: 7660 Clarewood Dr, Houston, TX 77036
Phone: 8323932500
Website: houstonlibrary.org
📖 About M.E. Walter Neighborhood Library
<p>M.E. Walter Neighborhood Library sits in Section 4 of Sharpstown, the expansive master-planned community developed in 1955 that has since evolved into one of Houston's most diverse neighborhoods. The branch is named for M.E. Walter, a World War I veteran who earned the French Croix de Guerre for heroism in combat before building a distinguished career as vice president of the Houston Chronicle. As vice-chairman and later chairman of Houston's City Planning Commission, Walter took a guiding role in the development of the freeway system and the city's Civic Center. His civic vision is reflected in the neighborhood the library now calls home: Houston Press named Sharpstown its "Best Hidden Neighborhood" in 2010, citing its mid-century homes, close-in location, and strong Asian American community identity that emerged especially from the 1980s onward.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named for M.E. Walter, World War I Croix de Guerre recipient and longtime vice president of the Houston Chronicle
- Located in Sharpstown, a 1955 master-planned community recognized by Houston Press as 'Best Hidden Neighborhood' (2010)
- Serves one of Houston's most culturally diverse neighborhoods, with strong Vietnamese and broader Asian American community roots
- Full-service branch with fiction and nonfiction collections, computers, and community programming
- Evening hours available on Wednesdays until 8pm, with Saturday service for working families
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was M.E. Walter, and why is the library named for him?
M.E. Walter was a World War I veteran who earned the French Croix de Guerre for battlefield heroism. After the war he came to Houston, eventually retiring as vice president of the Houston Chronicle. He also served as vice-chairman and later chairman of Houston's City Planning Commission, where he helped plan the city's freeway system and Civic Center development. The Sharpstown branch of Houston Public Library bears his name in recognition of his contributions to the city.
What kind of neighborhood is Sharpstown?
Sharpstown was developed in 1955 as one of Houston's first large-scale master-planned communities. It has evolved into one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods, with significant Vietnamese American and broader Asian American communities alongside long-established residents. Mid-century houses on large lots and a close-in location have made it increasingly popular; Houston Press named it the city's 'Best Hidden Neighborhood' in 2010.
Does Walter Neighborhood Library have evening hours?
Yes. The library is open until 8pm on Wednesdays. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday the hours are 10am–6pm; Friday 1pm–5pm; Saturday 10am–5pm. The branch is closed on Sundays.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.