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Libraries in Brownsville

3 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Brownsville Public Library by the numbers

Visits a year

530,393

Items borrowed a year

220,732

50,131 children’s items

Free programs a year

745

39,568 attendees

E-books

37,386

Public computers

289

Library map

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Brownsville Public Library

Main library

2600 Central Blvd, Brownsville 78520

About 65 hours a week

(956) 548-1055

46,365 sq ft · 1.7 mi from downtown

Ethel L Whipple Memorial Library

Main library

402 W Ocean Blvd, Los Fresnos 78566

About 50 hours a week · 40 weeks a year

(956) 233-5330

5,000 sq ft · 9.8 mi from downtown

Southmost Branch Library

4320 Southmost Blvd, Brownsville 78521

About 65 hours a week

(956) 548-1055

20,000 sq ft · 3.2 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in Brownsville?

3 public library locations: Brownsville Public Library, Ethel L Whipple Memorial Library, Southmost Branch Library.

What is the main library in Brownsville?

Brownsville Public Library, 2600 Central Blvd, open about 65 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Brownsville?

Brownsville Public Library reports about 99,325 registered borrowers and 530,393 visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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