2023
BOOKWORM'S GUIDE
GUIDE
Lake Houston-area public library branches, bookstores & Little Free Library locations
COMPILED BY HANNAH BROL, WESLEY GARDNER & EMILY LINCKE
HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD Visit the circulation desk at any of the Harris County Public Library’s 26 branch locations or the Montgomery County Memorial Library System’s seven locations to receive a free library card with proof of residency.
Houston • 16460 W. Lake Houston Parkway Humble • 2923 Hummingbird Lane • 110 N. Ave. E. • 10303 Peeble Trail Court • 17321 Woodland Hills Drive • 5702 Forest Timbers • 8789 Elm Drake Lane • 20634 Kenswick Drive Kingwood • 20 Club Oak Court • 2411 Pleasant Creek Place • 5606 Rapid Brook Court • 1901 Woodland Hills Drive • 1800 Trailwood Village Drive • 1707 Chimney Vine Lane • 22401 Loop 494 • 22800 Hwy. 59 N. Porter • 2030 Shadow Rock • 21010 Alden's Oak
For Lake Houston-area residents who are avid readers, there is an abundance of public library branches, bookstores and Little Free Library locations to check out. This list is not comprehensive.
addition to unique collectibles. 9743 FM 1960 Bypass Road W., Humble
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2815403950 www.hpb.com 10 The Nest of Kingwood
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This Christian boutique oers a variety of books and gifts made by local artisans that aim to inspire and encourage. 1599 B Northpark Drive, Kingwood 2817477565 www.thenestoingwood.com Little Free Library locations The nonpro t Little Free Library aims to build community, inspire readers and expand book access by building a global network of volunteer-run book exchange boxes. These stations invite readers to take and return books at their leisure and are open 24/7. For more information about Little Free Library, visit www.littlefreelibrary.org. Atascocita • 17302 W. Lake Houston Parkway • 6500 Kingwood Glen Drive
Harris County Public Library • Knowledge Cards provide access to books, DVDs, video and music streaming, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and online research and learning tools. • Enhanced+ Library Cards double as a supplemental form of photo ID. • Military Library Cards gives active- duty military personnel access to
Public library branches 1 Atascocita Branch Library 19520 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble 8329275560 www.hcpl.net/locations/ata C 2 Kingwood Branch Library 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood 8329277830 www.hcpl.net/locations/kw C 3 Octavia Fields Branch Library 1503 S. Houston Ave., Humble 8329275500 www.hcpl.net/locations/of C
4 R.B. Tullis Branch Library 21569 Hwy. 59, New Caney 2815778968 www.countylibrary.org/tullis L Local bookstores
e-books, video and music streaming, and online research. • Texshare Cards allow HCPL cardholders to borrow materials from other participating libraries in Texas. • iKnow Cards provide access to e-books, audiobooks, video and music streaming, magazines and research. card, and the legal guardian must agree to be responsible for the minor account until the child reaches age 18. • Digital Access Cards provide access to e-books, audiobooks, research databases and two hours of on-site computer time per day.
Octavia Fields Branch Library
The Book Readers Venue
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5 Barnes & Noble Booksellers Located within Deerbrook Mall, this bookstore features an on-site cafe, toys and games, and an expanded vinyl section. 20131 Hwy. 59 N., Humble 2815403060 https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2152 6 The Beacon Christian Book Store Located within Light of The World Christian Fellowship, this religious bookstore is open to the public.
8 DNA Comics & Games Ideal for gamers, this local spot carries a variety of comic books, card games, toys and gaming accessories in addition to hosting regular card game tournaments. 20032 Hwy. 59 N., Humble 2814464131 https://stores.comichub.com/dnacomics 9 Half Price Books This discount bookstore oers both new and used books, music, movies and games in
16161 Old Humble Road, Humble 2814412885 https://the-beacon-christian-book-store. business.site 7 The Book Readers Venue This independent bookstore specializes in the genres of romance and romantic suspense with a focus on independently published books. 810 First St. E., Ste. D, Humble 8324744552 www.thebookreadersvenue.com
Montgomery County Memorial Library System • Adult Cards are available for Texas
residents who are 18 or older and have proof of their current address and a valid photo ID. • Minor Cards are available for children ages 5-17. A legal guardian must be present with the child to receive a
• 22525 Soaring Woods Lane • 2882 Rocky Woods Drive
SOURCES: HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY SYSTEM COMMUNITY IMPACT
Che s to Savings! ® PORTER 23611 Hwy 59 (281) 354-0733 KINGWOOD 1420 Kingwood Dr (281) 359-7115 HUMBLE 19322 US-59 (281) 540-7202 ATASCOCITA 7034 FM 1960 E (281) 812-3100
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