Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library, Houston TX

I love this library! It's clean, well equipped, the staff is always so friendly and helpful, and there always seems to be something going on for their patrons. Public libraries are powerful resources for the community and I'm glad this one is so close to home. Keep up the great work and thank you for being a safe haven for local residents and visitors alike.

First timer! This library has two floors i believe I went to the second floor to find a table to study. The people are welcoming and the employees are very friendly and nice. The day I went there were problems with the lights and wifi but there was one employee that was going table to table letting us know the problems and there in the process of fixing it but wanted to let us know in case it went out and we were working on something important. That was very thoughtful! It shows character! The lights did turn off, but we did have a warning from them that it might happen. The employee came around again apologizing and the problem was being fixed couple of minutes later the lights were back on and wifi. Even with those issues that day. The employee made it welcoming, the people were laughing and smiling. Overall a welcoming Library especially to someone new to the area. Loved it! My go-to Library to study! There were enough tables and power outlets.

This is my childhood library. My siblings and I have so many fond memories in this place. As a avid book reader, the library is one of my most beloved place. I'm so happy that I'm able to take my children here so they can create their own bond with this library.

- Very helpful, people friendly staff
- Always have events for children, from infants to high schoolers.
- Their inter-library loan service is the best!
- Available for voting

I've been coming here twice a week and while I enjoy the layout of this place, there's a very limited area for adults to do work on a second floor. For a library that big, you would think they have more tables for adults. To get a table, you either have to arrive early or later on during the day. Libraries are supposed to be quiet but there are adults who openly talks loud. Other than that, they do have a great selection of books and comics. I appreciate that the restrooms are always clean. Good parking selections and a park within walking distance is nice. With the building just across the parking lot of the Harris court building, there are several police cars present.

This library allows people to sleep openly in the library as well as people talking loudly on the cell phone without consideration of other people. Kids playing game on the computers and talked loudly like playing on the ground. The librarians just turn blind eyes to all these people who abuse the system. The management should review the policy to rectify the conditions.

Best library in the area. Clean, well organized, and awesome staff. Great events for the kiddos. And books? My oh my. Free books outside. Books from 50 cents to a few bucks inside. Plus music and vhs or DVDs for dirt cheap also. It's two story and I've had a great experience there every time except for when some idiot was smoking in the bathroom and everyone had to evacuate due to the fire alarms going off. At least then we got to see a fire truck up close and in person too.

Great experience.customer service was friendly and extremely helpful.looking forward to going back again that's for sure

Probably the best library in the area if you’ve got small children. The children’s play area is wonderful with wooden blocks, a dollhouse, a puppet theater, an art station, a tiny kitchen, etc. My toddler loves it! The staff here is also phenomenal and have always been super helpful, especially the librarians upstairs when looking for a book. The library bookstore is a great place to donate books and also pick up a few for a buck. I miss the old library so much but this one is also a great place.

It's not very big.but it gets the job done, people are very nice and extremely helpful. There's a park beside it and police department in front so it's pretty safe.

The only thing we don't absolutely love about this library is the tablets and computers in the children's area. Fighting my kids to stay away from the technology and to look at books instead is just not something I look forward to.

Obtaining a library card is so easy and simple here. I walked in filled out a paper and left with a library card. Literally less than 10 minutes

You are able to check out 50 books at one time if your heart desires, as well as DVDs and magazines. Even gave access to ebooks.

Your account online is simple to navigate. I generally go on to place the books that I am interested in read on hold. The library emails me to let me know when it's ready for pick up and I can either go inside and get my book from the hold section or call and have them bring it out to my car. If you are due date is approaching and you aren't near the end of the book then going online to renew is simple if eligible.

If you have infant to school age kids then they have activities, story time, and a play area. My toddler loves the play area. We are taking her to the PJ storytime and she is so shy.

Love the library. Beautiful on the outside and very well maintained on the inside.

This is such a good library for kids, teens and adults. It's clean and the people who work their are nice. There is always something going on at the library. And if you have a toddler or children. They are always doing something for the kids.
My son and daughter both have a library card here and enjoy going.
I would definitely recommend anyone who lives in the area to join.

Books, ebooks, audio, audio, programs, databases, study rooms, meeting rooms, stuff for all ages. If you haven't been to a Library in a while, this is the place to go! Currently a number of programs are virtual via Teams or other streaming service. Classes, Book Clubs, and other programs. Check the Events calendar at hcpl.net

I recommend this place if you going to do a sale to someone you don't know, it's safe and you feels protected

The library is once again "open", after being closed during COVID. The staff is always so friendly and helpful. You can go on their website, and call on the phone to hold material with a library card. If they do not have what you're looking for they will search other libraries to find it for you if possible. They also still offer curb-side pick up for items that have been put on hold. It's a wonderful place!

I love this library. I love the architecture and the antique look of building and how it held up for generations

The toddler class and all kids classes still after years are shut down; please give people the option. What happens is all the kids just end up playing at the library and it’s pointless you close the class. The only thing that is happening is less education for these kids who need it the most. Give people the option; create social distancing protocols but don’t rob the children of learning. Schools are open.