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    Home » Things to do » Houston Library

    Raising Readers: Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library

    Modified: May 8, 2015 by Jill Jarvis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

    Montrose Library Front Door
    Address: 4100 Montrose, Houston, Texas 77006

    This week's Houston library is in a quaint little brick building with the Black Lab Pub... It's the Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library. This means that after your trip to the library, you can play a game of giant chess next door!

    Rows of Books at Houston Public Library
    The Montrose Library has a children's section on the first floor, where only families can sit in the chairs, lay on the bean bags and enjoy the books.

    Reading at Montrose Library
    This library also seems to have the best FlipKit collection. The bags we've checked out have all been in great condition and the selection is great.

    One thing I can't leave out is that this library often has patrons that are homeless and need a place to use the computer or hang out. This is usually no problem, but one time we visited and there was a minor altercation and the police were called. So, this is why I mention that only families can sit in the kid area.

    This hasn't kept us away... it's just something to keep in mind.

    Houston Public Library Flip Bags
    At the time of this posting, the library is open Tuesday through Saturday. The hours vary, so check them HERE. There are weekly classes, like storytime and baby time, that can be found HERE.

    Freed Montrose Library Sign
    Free parking is available in the TINY lot in front of the building. There is free street parking on all surrounding streets (but no parking on Montrose) but it is tight on weekdays. There is a paid parking garage attached to the building and can be validated with restaurant purchases... just read the signs.

    Reading at University of St Thomas Houston
    The University of St. Thomas is just a block away (which is why parking can be tight), but it's a great place to read and run around.

    More Houston Library

    • Houston Library Flip Kit
      FLIPKits at the Houston Public Library
    • Houston Public Library Books Alive! 10th Annual Children’s Book Celebration + Mac Attack! Art Contest
    • Raising Readers: Robinson-Westchase Branch of the Houston Public Library
    • Your Kid's Art Masterpiece Could Get You Lunch with Famous Author Jon Scieszka!

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