Dr. Shannon Walker Library

Dr. Shannon Walker Library
Picture from the front of the library
29°39′12″N 95°28′56″W / 29.6534°N 95.4821°W / 29.6534; -95.4821
Location5505 Belrose, Houston, Texas, United States
EstablishedJune 1, 2024 (2024-06-01)
Architect(s)Brave Architecture[1]
Service areaWestbury, Houston, Meyerland, Houston, Brays Oak and Hiram Clark[2]
Branch ofHouston Public Library
Administrative Supervisor
Derrick Chigabatia

The Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library is a branch of the Houston Public Library named after scientist and astronaut Shannon Walker. It opened on June 1, 2024.[2] The library is 23,000-square feet and replaced the Frank HPL Express Library and the Meyer Library.[3]

References

  1. ^ Wilcox, Lauren (2022). "Dr. Shannon Walker Library". Houston Public Library.
  2. ^ a b Stipes, Chris (2024). "'Library of the future' named after Rice alumna, astronaut now open". Rice University News and Media Relations.
  3. ^ Ackerman, Allyson (2023). "A cutting-edge Houston library is opening soon. Here's what's inside". chron.com.