Barbara Bush Branch Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
MondayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
ThursdayÂ
11:00AM - 6:00PM
FridayÂ
11:00AM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayÂ
Closed
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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ChristmasWednesday, December 24, 2025 - Sunday, December 28, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's Eve - Early ClosingWednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr HolidayMonday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Spring HolidayThursday, April 2, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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Spring HolidayFriday, April 3, 2026 - Sunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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JuneteenthThursday, June 18, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026 - Saturday, June 20, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DayThursday, July 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingWednesday, November 25, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026 - Sunday, November 29, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasWednesday, December 23, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasThursday, December 24, 2026 - Sunday, December 27, 2026Closed All Day
About Barbara Bush Branch Library
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- Children's Activity Room(s)
- Community Bulletin Board(s)
- Computer Lab
- Conference Room(s)
- Family Place Learning Center
- Glass Display Case(s)
- Maker Lab/Maker Equipment
- Meeting Room(s)
- Study Room(s)
- Teen Room(s)
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- Computer & Technology Classes
- English Learning (ESL) Classes
- Maker Equipment Orientations
- Passport Services
- Proctoring for Distance Learning Exams
Map
History
Meet the Manager
Equipment (in-library use)
Maker Equipment
Friends of the Library
Proctoring
History
The original Cypress Creek Library was built in 1976. In the Fall of 1997, a referendum was passed to provide funds to build a new and larger replacement library adjacent to the existing building. The new building was named in honor of former First Lady Barbara Bush, who was lifelong advocate for reading and literacy. Barbara Bush Branch Library opened to the public on December 18, 2002. Mrs. Bush visited the library several times to read stories to the children. She passed away in 2018 but we honor her memory by continuing to promote reading and literacy.
Meet the Manager
Hi, I'm Shane Harris, Branch Manager at Barbara Bush Branch Library. My favorite author is Jorge Luis Borges. At Barbara Bush, we enjoy helping people from all walks of life find what they are looking for. There is a lot going on at the library. We hope to see you soon. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to
Equipment (in-library use)
Maker Equipment
Friends of the Library
Proctoring
New at Barbara Bush Branch Library
Recent News & Blog Posts
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