As the state's first free public library, this one has many historical exhibits, archives and artifacts from the lives of prominent Texas pioneers. You will find the writings of Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin and Samuel May Williams along with famous paintings from the Galveston Art League. Located on the island that was once the site of the state's largest city, it offers a first-rate historical experience to people of all ages.
The La Marque Public Library provides materials and services to help community residents obtain information to meet their needs personally, educationally and professionally. Special emphasis is placed on supporting students at all academic levels to stimulate the minds of young children in reading and learning.
In 1928, the City of Texas City allocated a room in the newly built City Hall for a public library. The Texas City Civic Club operated the library in this space until 1948. The City hall building was damaged in the 1947 explosion and later demolished. The library was relocated to a former house at 5th Street and 9th Ave N. At this time, the library was renamed the Moore Memorial Public Library in honor of Hugh Benton Moore and Helen Moore. In 1964, the library moved into its present facilities, built especially for the library. In 1986, the building was expanded to its present size of 21, 000 square feet. The Moore Memorial Public Library provides services free of charge to all Texas residents. Visitors from other states and nations are welcome to use library services as well, but may not checkout library materials.
