Stanaker Neighborhood Library
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Stanaker Neighborhood Library
On a street named for a Medal of Honor recipient in Houston's East End, Stanaker Neighborhood Library commemorates Nena E. Stanaker — fondly known as the "Mayor of the East End" — who devoted more than fifty years of tireless service to her neighborhood.
🕑 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: 611 Ssgt Macario Garcia Dr, Houston, TX 77011
Phone: 8323932080
Website: houstonlibrary.org
📖 About Stanaker Neighborhood Library
<p>Stanaker Neighborhood Library sits on S Sgt Macario Garcia Drive, named for Staff Sergeant Macario García (1920–1972), the first Mexican immigrant to receive the Medal of Honor, who settled in the Houston area after World War II and worked as a Veterans’ Administration counselor for 25 years. The branch itself honors Nena E. Stanaker, a civic leader who — according to Houston Public Library — “served her neighborhood tirelessly for more than fifty years” and was “fondly known among her many friends as the ‘Mayor of the East End.’” The library serves Houston’s East End, one of the city’s most historically significant Latino districts, where two of Houston’s oldest Hispanic neighborhoods, Second Ward and Magnolia Park, define the civic landscape.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named for Nena E. Stanaker, the community's beloved "Mayor of the East End," who served her neighborhood for over fifty years
- Address on S Sgt Macario Garcia Drive, honoring the first Mexican immigrant Medal of Honor recipient
- Serves Houston's East End, home to two of the city's oldest Hispanic neighborhoods
- Meeting rooms available for community reservation
- Extended evening hours on Wednesdays (until 8pm)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nena E. Stanaker, the library's namesake?
Nena E. Stanaker was a civic leader in Houston's East End who, according to Houston Public Library, “served her neighborhood tirelessly for more than fifty years.” She was so beloved that friends called her the “Mayor of the East End.” The library on the street bearing her name honors her lifetime of community service.
Why is the library's street called Sgt Macario Garcia Drive?
The street honors Staff Sergeant Macario García (1920–1972), a Texas resident who became the first Mexican immigrant to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II near Grosshau, Germany in November 1944. After the war he settled in the Houston area, worked as a VA counselor, and became a hero of the local Mexican American community.
Does Stanaker Library have a meeting room?
Yes. Stanaker Neighborhood Library has a meeting room that can be reserved online through the Houston Public Library's booking system at houstonlibrary.libcal.com/reserve/spaces/stanaker.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.