Belle Sherman Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center Groundbreaking

WHAT: The Houston Public Library (HPL) and Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) are holding a Groundbreaking and Reception for the new Belle Sherman Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center. This is the first combined library and community center to be built in Houston.  The facility will nearly double the size of the current library, offering the city its first three-story neighborhood library and the first library with a drive-up window.

WHO: Mayor Bill White
Council Member Pam Holm, District G
Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, Houston Public Library, Director
Joe Turner, HoustonParks and Recreation Department, Director

WHEN:  Monday, February 16, 2009 at 1 pm

WHERE: 609 N. Eldridge, 77079. Parking is available at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 15015 Memorial (at Eldridge), with a complimentary shuttle provided to and from the site.

More information:
The Houston Public Library (HPL) and HoustonParks and Recreation Department (HPARD) invite the community to the Groundbreaking and Reception for the new Belle Sherman Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center. The Groundbreaking will be held on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 1 pm at the site of the new building, 609 N. Eldridge, 77079. Parking is available at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 15015 Memorial (at Eldridge), with a complimentary shuttle provided to and from the site.

The Belle Sherman Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center will replace the existing Kendall Neighborhood Library and provide a new HPARD Community Center. The first combined library and community center to be built in Houston, the facility will nearly double the size of the current library, offering the city its first three-story neighborhood library and the first library with a drive-up window. The current Kendall Neighborhood Library is located at 14330 Memorial Drive, 77079. The construction of new building is expected to be completed by the end of 2009.