Photograph of a framed portrait of Helen Hall, the namesake for Helen Hall Library, hanging in the library's lobby. Underneath the painted portrait is a golden plaque.
Photograph of a large group of children seated on the floor watching a puppet show at the Helen Hall Library. Bookshelves are visible behind the puppet theater, which is where the puppeteers are performing.
Photograph of League City, Texas officials and their wives standing together at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the League City Civic Center Complex. The man at the center has begun to cut the ribbon with a pair of scissors.
Photograph of the seating area near the periodicals on the ground floor of the Helen Hall Library. Book carousels sit on the small tables positioned between the chairs.
Photograph of the ground floor interior of Helen Hall Library where there are several study tables, some with chairs, ready for use. Numerous bookshelves surround the study area.
Photograph of the Helen Hall Library building as viewed from Highway 3. The building's exterior features tall segmented arches. A black tar road and set of stoplights are visible from this vantage point.
Photograph of Walter Hall reclining on an open field with two unidentified young girls, one of whom is holding a parasol over her shoulder. The girls are short dresses with knee socks and shoes; Walter Hall is wearing a light-colored three-piece suit with a bow-tie. Behind the trio are several Model T Fords that are parked together on the field.
Photograph of Barbara Fricke, a volunteer at Helen Hall Library, relaxing on a couch inside the library with a book in her lap. Numerous bookshelves are visible behind her. At the time, the library was known as the League City Public Library.
Photograph of the alleyway behind Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. A car is parked in the alley next to a triplet of young, small trees that stand in a grassy area. The exterior of the library is partially visible on the left.
Photograph of the courtyard garden at Helen Hall Library, at the center of which is a two-tiered fountain. The building's exterior pillars surround the garden.
Photograph of the back area of Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas, as seen from the courtyard garden where there is also a two-tiered fountain. The top of the fountain features the figure of a nude woman. A car and a house are visible in the background.
Photograph of the rear of Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. The exterior of the building features numerous segmented arches that are part of the walkway that surrounds the library garden. At the center of the garden is a two-tiered fountain.
Photograph of the rear of Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. The exterior of the building features segmented arches and a walkway that surround the library garden. At the center of the garden is a two-tiered fountain.
Photograph of a woman standing in the garden at the rear of Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. She has her hands placed on the fountain which is at the center of the garden. The exterior of the building features segmented arches and a walkway that surrounds the garden.
Photograph of a woman standing next to a two-tiered fountain outside of the Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. The fountain is located within a small courtyard garden at the back of the library. The exterior of the building features segmented arches.
Photograph of the children's section within Helen Hall Library. Low bookshelves line the wall, which is covered in yellow pieces of paper and a Texas-shaped mural made up of more pieces of paper and numerous photographs. Nearby the shelves are a round table with chairs and a beanbag chair.
Photograph of the children's section within Helen Hall Library. Low bookshelves line the wall, which is covered in yellow pieces of paper and a Texas-shaped mural made up of more pieces of paper and numerous photographs. Nearby the shelves are a round table with chairs and a few beanbag chairs set on the floor. To the left are more books on a rotating shelf and an office desk.
Photograph of children performing in the play, "Cheaper by the Dozen" at the League City Civic Center. The set includes living room furniture such as end tables, a trunk used as a coffee table, a makeshift window, and a couch, on which all three children are seated. A woman stands near the fake window.
Photograph of children performing in the play, "Cheaper by the Dozen" at the League City Civic Center. The set includes a trunk, a end table with a lamp, a faux window, and a couch upon which two of the children are seated. The other two children are standing.
Photograph of a group of children performing the play, "Cheaper by the Dozen" on stage at the League City Civic Center. Three of the children are standing with their backs turned to the audience while others are seated in chairs on set.
Photograph of a group of children performing the play, "Cheaper by the Dozen" on stage at the League City Civic Center. They are standing in a line facing the same direction.
Photograph of a group of children performing in the play, "Cheaper by the Dozen" at the League City Civic Center. They are on stage in costume gathered around a table on the set.
Photograph of a group of children performing the play, "Cheaper by the Dozen" at League City Civic Center. The cast is gathered on stage during a scene in which they are all standing. The set is comprised of pieces of furniture.
Photograph of a crowd of children seated on the floor of the Helen Hall Library, awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. An adult is seated on a chair in the background near the bookshelves.
Photograph of an individual dressed as Santa Claus, visiting children at the Helen Hall Library. The children surround him on either side as parents look on in the background.
Photograph of a group of four children performing in a play on stage at the League City Civic Center. They are each wearing athletic-style t-shirts and jeans. A cardboard box acts as a table; on top of it are various bottles of condiments. At center stage is a tall, black structure.
Photograph of four children performing on stage in a play at the League City Civic Center. The set includes black, walled structure at center stage and a table and a chair in which one of the cast members is seated. The three other children are standing and facing each other.
Photograph of three children performing on stage in a play at the League City Civic Center. The set includes a black, walled structure at center stage and a table, around which the cast members are positioned.
Photograph of two children performing on stage in a play at the League City Civic Center. The set includes a table and a black, walled structure at the center of the stage.
Photograph of three children performing on stage in a play at the League City Civic Center. The set includes a cardboard box on top of which are various bottles of condiments. A large, black, walled structure is visible on stage behind them.
Photograph of two children performing on stage in a play at the League City Civic Center. The set includes a table and a cardboard box on top of which are various bottles of condiments. A large, black, walled structure is visible on stage behind them.
Photograph of five children performing in a play at the League City Civic Center. Four of them are standing off stage while one leans over from the stage. One of the cast members is holding a shrub while conversing with the others.
Photograph of eight children performing in a play at the League City Civic Center. Seven of them are standing off stage while one remains on the stage. One of the cast members is holding a shrub while conversing with the others.
Photograph of children at curtain call after performing in a play at the League City Civic Center. They are lined up on stage. The child at the center extends his hand to initiate the joining of hands for the final bow.
Photograph of a group of performers in a play lined up for curtain call. They are all holding hands; the individual on the far right is mid-bow. Behind them is a large, black, walled structure.
Photograph of the overcrowded interior of the Helen Hall Library. A desk, numerous book carts, study tables, card catalogs, and bookshelves all share a minimal amount of space. According to accompanying information, this was one of the issues that led to a government bond that resulted in the building's expansion.
Photograph of the overcrowded interior of the Helen Hall Library when it was still known as League City Public Library. A desk, numerous book carts, study tables, card catalogs, and bookshelves all share a minimal amount of space. According to accompanying information, this was one of the issues that led to a government bond that resulted in the building's expansion.
Photograph of a bookshelf at Helen Hall Library that is overflowing with books. According to accompanying information, this was one of the issues that led to the government bond that resulted in a building expansion.
Photograph of a bookshelf that is overflowing with books at Helen Hall Library when it was still known as League City Public Library. According to accompanying information, this was one of the issues that led to the government bond that resulted in a building expansion.
Photograph of numerous bookshelves that are overflowing with books at Helen Hall Library when it was still known as League City Public Library. According to accompanying information, this was one of the issues that led to the government bond that resulted in a building expansion.
Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony in regards to the subsequent reconstruction of the Helen Hall Library, which is partially visible in the background. Six people, including three councilmen and one councilwoman, are participating with ceremonial golden shovels.
Photograph of three staff members at the Helen Hall Library circulation desk wearing their Halloween costumes, complete with make-up. Halloween decorations are visible behind them on the wall and hanging from the ceiling.
Photograph of the site where the Helen Hall Library is being reconstructed. The foundation and the unique sections of the floor plan have been established.
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