Summary
The Oak Forest Neighborhood Library is a quiet library at the end of the shopping center on the corner of W 43rd St and Oak Forest Dr. The library is open to the public free of charge and has a variety of services available including access to free Wi-Fi, books, computers, printing services, private meeting rooms, study areas, and recreational activities such as story time for adults and children, crafting, and more. People are able to access services such as checking out books, reserving meeting rooms/computers, or printing by signing up for a free library card. According to the website, their mission is "The Houston Public Library Foundation values operating with greater cross-cultural understanding and believes the diversity of our community is one of Houston’s significant strengths. Embracing diversity is understanding, accepting, and valuing differences between people including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. Inclusion is combining individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to build a stronger community."
The staff are friendly and knowledgeable when approached with questions regarding services available. The facility is overall accessible from clear pathways from the parking lot to the entrance, ample space between bookshelves and aisles, and space between tables/chairs in the study areas. The only exception would be the reduced space in the bathroom stall. Adaptive equipment is also not available for individuals. This library is part of the Houston Public Library. Their hours of operation are Mon 10:00AM-6:00PM, Tues 10:00AM-6:00PM, Wed 12:00PM-8:00PM, Thurs 10:00AM-6:00PM, Sat 10:00 AM-5:00PM, and are closed Sundays.