Park Place Regional Library
🏢 Houston Public Library — Houston, Texas
Park Place Regional Library
Park Place Regional Library is one of five regional HPL branches serving southeast Houston, offering expanded collections and a U.S. passport acceptance facility for a neighborhood that is home to one of Houston's largest Vietnamese American communities.
🕑 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: 8145 Park Place Blvd, Houston, TX 77017
Phone: 8323931970
Website: houstonlibrary.org
📖 About Park Place Regional Library
<p>Park Place Regional Library anchors the Park Place neighborhood in southeast Houston, a working-class area whose demographic profile shifted significantly in the late 20th century with the arrival of Vietnamese American families who now make up a notable share of local residents — including at nearby Park Place Elementary, where Vietnamese is one of three languages on school signage. As one of HPL's five designated regional libraries, this branch offers deeper collections and additional programming beyond a standard neighborhood branch. It is also an authorized U.S. passport acceptance facility, where trained staff verify identity, witness signatures, and process passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. The branch also partners with the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative to deliver civics-for-citizenship classes and English learner programs.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- One of only five HPL regional libraries, with expanded collections beyond a standard neighborhood branch
- Authorized U.S. passport acceptance facility — no separate appointment office required
- Partners with the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative (HILSC) for civics and English learner programs
- Serves a diverse southeast Houston community with a significant Vietnamese American population
- Two extended evening hours days per week (Mon and Thu until 8pm) for working families
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a U.S. passport at Park Place Regional Library?
Yes. Park Place Regional Library is an authorized U.S. passport acceptance facility. Staff are credentialed by the U.S. Department of State to verify identity, witness the required oath, and accept completed passport applications. Call 832-393-1970 to confirm current appointment availability.
What makes Park Place a 'regional' library rather than a neighborhood branch?
Houston Public Library designates five branches as regional libraries, including Park Place. Regional branches carry deeper collections, offer more programming, and serve as resource hubs for the surrounding cluster of neighborhood branches. Park Place Regional Library also has dedicated meeting and conference rooms available for community use.
Does Park Place Regional Library offer English language or citizenship programs?
Yes. Through a partnership with the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative, the branch offers Civics for Citizenship classes and English Learner programs — resources that reflect the needs of the diverse immigrant communities in southeast Houston.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.