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Julia Ideson Library

500 McKinney MAP

Houston, TX

832-393-1313

http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/home

District: Civic Center

The restored building opened to the public in December 2011. In addition to being the permanent home of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center and staff members of the Houston Public Library and Houston Public Library Foundation, Houstonians and visitors enjoy the new Exhibit Hall that will host rotating shows of items from the HMRC’s collection and visiting exhibits, and the magnificent Reading Room.

The Ideson Library’s beautifully restored public spaces will be available for special events including receptions, parties, meetings, lectures, and weddings.

HOURS

The Reading Room and Exhibit Hall are open to all during regular library hours.

Monday,Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 6 pm

Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm

Friday - Closed

Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday - Closed

Photo

Photo: Jenny Antill

RESTAURANTS
III Forks 0.05 miles
Kim Son0.05 miles
Murphy's Deli 0.05 miles
BARS+CLUBS
Lucie's Liquors0.24 miles
PBR Houston0.24 miles
Shark Bar0.24 miles
HOTELS
Doubletree by Hilton Houston Downtown 0.13 miles
Hyatt Regency Houston 0.18 miles
The Lancaster0.29 miles
SHOPS+SERVICES
City Hall B-cycle Station0.05 miles
Wells Fargo0.08 miles
Wells Fargo0.08 miles
PARKS
Sisters of Charity Park 0.05 miles
Cameron Pocket Park0.05 miles
Root Memorial Square0.05 miles

SHOPS + SERVICES
d'lish n' dash 10% off D'lish 'n' Dash
RESTAURANTS
Ziggy's Bar & Grill 99 cent Coffee
HOTELS
Four Seasons Hotel Four Seasons Discover Greener Seasons Package
Four Seasons Hotel Four Seasons & House of Blues VIP Package
RESTAURANTS
Kitchen Incubator 10% off Summer Cooking Class
HOTELS
Hyatt Regency Houston Texas Resident Special at the Hyatt

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