About the Library

Our Mission

The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is a public library that serves the legal information needs of self-represented litigants, legal professionals, the judiciary, and county and other governmental officials. Public access to legal information is a critical component of open and equal access to the justice system. The Hainsworth Law Library’s mission is to provide all of its patrons access to relevant, current, accurate, and practical legal information in the most appropriate and cost-effective formats possible and to provide educational opportunities designed to enhance patrons’ understanding of legal information and how it is accessed.

Fulfilling Our Mission

The Hainsworth Law Library is committed to providing free access to a comprehensive legal research and reference collection, in print and digital formats, and offering educational programs for all patrons. Visit our Library Collection page for more information about our collection and our Events page for details about upcoming events.

Leadership

Andre Davison serves as the Director of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library. The library is a division of the Office of the Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that the library is closed on Harris County observed holidays.

Contact Us

Need assistance from a librarian? Please use our Ask a Librarian service. For all other inquiries, you can contact us by e-mail, telephone, or in person.

Library Resources

Our library collection and services pages describe the books and services we provide.

Location & Parking Information

1019 Congress, 1st Floor, Houston, Texas 77002

The library does not have any dedicated parking. For a full interactive map of Downtown Houston, visit Downtown Houston+.

Street Parking

The City of Houston Parking Management department manages street parking in downtown Houston. For more information, including current rates, payment instructions, and FAQs, visit the City of Houston Parking Meters Information page. Additional Parking Tips are available at ParkHouston.

Parking Garages and Lots

Several parking garages and lots are available to the public within walking distance of the library. For information on parking locations, visit Downtown Houston+. The website also provides public transportation options for moving around downtown.

METRO Park & Ride

Houston METRO offers a variety of options that let you park your car conveniently outside of downtown and then ride METRORail or a bus downtown. The METRORail Red Line stops at the Preston Street Station just one block away from the library, and several bus lines have stops along Congress Street near the library entrance. Visit the METRO Park & Ride for locations and schedule information.