Margaret McCoy (on left) and the board recognized and thanked Fran Serena (on the right) for her many years of service to
the organization. Fran has been a member of the Friends board for 30 years, serving as president since 2014.
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About UsFounded in 1962, Friends of Spring Branch Memorial Library has raised funds to supplement various building, educational, and cultural activities that benefited library patrons of all ages. There is a difference between having a library card and being a Friend. The Friends' mission is to promote the Spring Branch-Memorial Library by raising funds, communicating the activities and benefits of the Library to local residents, and supporting the Library as a cultural and educational asset to the community. Find out more about us and consider joining us.
The Friends works closely with the Library staff to find out what special needs they may have beyond what is in the County budget for our Library. We provide funds to build on the excellence we all assume and expect. We do this because we care about this great community resource and want to be sure that it can provide programs, activities and learning experiences that will foster a love of reading and a love of learning in all age groups. During the past year, the organization has hosted the annual Plant and Book Sale, the Buy-A-Book program, and the Lobby Books project. Proceeds supported the library’s various children and young adult reading programs, arts, crafts and robotics activities, and e-book collections. Friends also supported supplemental staffing needs for the library and continuing education programs for the librarians. Friends of Spring Branch Memorial Library is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Spring Branch Memorial Library is a branch of the Harris County Public Library System. www.hcpl.net. |
Who We Are |
2026-27 Board of Officers:
Margaret McCoy - President Fran Serena - Vice President Ben Husley - Treasurer Kristen Buck - Recording Secretary T.J. Beck - Corresponding Secretary. |
Our History |
The Library has a rich history of serving the community. Its origins date back to 1950, when the library first opened its doors at Saint Francis Episcopal Church. As the neighborhood grew, so did the need for more space. In 1959, Harris County purchased a small house for the library, relocating it to 900 Corbindale Road, on the site of one of the county’s voting machine storage areas. While this expansion provided much-needed room and a meeting space (formerly the house’s garage), it quickly became apparent that a larger facility was necessary. In 1962, the Friends of the Spring Branch Memorial Library was formed to support and advocate for the library. Over the next few years, the group launched the campaign for a new replacement. Along the way, Friends picked up the support from the Village Mayors and City Councils, as well as the County Judge and County Commissioner Court. Construction of the new $358,000 library branch began in January 1975, with the official dedication of the new building on November 22, 1975. The new 10,000 square -foot facility housed 51,000 books and featured air conditioning, a student reference center and a general meeting room for civic programs.
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