What we do
Welcome to The Friends of the Spring Branch-Memorial (SB-M) Library! 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.
We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Spring Branch-Memorial Library.
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.
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.
We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Spring Branch-Memorial Library.
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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Click on the Memberships/Contributions tab above to support the Library through The Friends.
Click on the Memberships/Contributions tab above to support the Library through The Friends.
