McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library
🏢 Houston Public Library — Houston, Texas
McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library
One of Houston Public Library's full Regional Libraries, McGovern-Stella Link anchors the southwest Houston corridor near Meyerland and is named for Dr. John P. McGovern (1921–2007), a Houston allergist and internationally renowned physician-philanthropist who gave more than $100 million to Texas medical and arts institutions. It is also one of HPL's passport acceptance facilities.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12pm–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–8pm |
| Friday | 1pm–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 7405 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025
Phone: 8323932630
Website: houstonlibrary.org
📖 About McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library
<p>McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library serves the southwest Houston corridor near the Meyerland area, a diverse community outside Loop 610 that developed as one of Houston’s first deed-restricted subdivisions starting in 1955. As a Regional Library — a step above neighborhood branches in HPL’s system — it offers a broader range of collections and services. The branch is named for Dr. John P. McGovern (1921–2007), a Houston-based allergist and immunologist who founded the McGovern Allergy & Asthma Clinic in 1956, established the John P. McGovern Foundation in 1961, and ultimately gave hundreds of millions of dollars to institutions including UT Health Houston — whose medical school now bears his name as the McGovern Medical School. He received 29 honorary doctorates and the Surgeon General’s Medal in 1989.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Designated a Regional Library — offering a larger collection and broader services than standard HPL neighborhood branches
- Named for Dr. John P. McGovern, renowned Houston physician and philanthropist for whom UT Health's McGovern Medical School is also named
- One of HPL's passport acceptance facilities for U.S. passport applications
- Extended evening hours on Mondays and Thursdays (until 8pm)
- Meeting rooms available for reservation
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a U.S. passport at the McGovern-Stella Link branch?
Yes. McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library is a passport acceptance facility. You can book a passport appointment through the Office 365 link provided by Houston Public Library. Bring your completed DS-11 form, proof of citizenship, a government-issued photo ID, and the applicable fees.
What makes this a "Regional Library" rather than a neighborhood branch?
Houston Public Library designates certain larger branches as Regional Libraries, meaning they typically have expanded collections, greater square footage, and a wider array of services — including meeting rooms and, here, passport services — compared to standard neighborhood libraries. McGovern-Stella Link is one of these hubs for southwest Houston.
Who was Dr. John P. McGovern?
Dr. John P. McGovern (1921–2007) was a Washington D.C.-born physician who built his career in Houston, founding the McGovern Allergy & Asthma Clinic in 1956. Through the McGovern Foundation he donated hundreds of millions of dollars to Texas institutions; UT Health Houston’s medical school was renamed McGovern Medical School in his honor after a $75 million gift in 2015. He received 29 honorary doctorates and the Surgeon General’s Medal.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.