Barbara Bush

Blood Drive - Friday July 13th

Submitted by Jennifer N on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 10:30am

We are once again partnering up with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, July 13th! The Donor Coach will be parked in the parking lot. Everyone that attempts to donate will receive a FREE beach towel!

Walk ins are welcome but if you'd like to make an appointment, please contact:

Cathy Clark

832-927-7800

(cathy.clark@hcpl.net)

sponsor code: R056

See you there!

Meet the Staff: Katelyn

Submitted by Cate S. on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 11:05am

Picture of staff member Katelyn is an Adult Services librarian and has been working at the Barbara Bush Branch library for about a year. Her hobbies include following the Astros (go 'Stros!), going to farmers markets and trying new coffee shops. Her favorite color is kelly green and her favorite food is Nutella on french bread. If Katelyn had attended Hogwarts she would have been a Hufflepuff/Huffle-claw. Her favorite book is Feed by M.T. Anderson and she enjoys reading speculative fiction or "literary" sci-fi.

Barbara Bush

We have Internet!

Submitted by Clara Maynard on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 7:59am

Hello! We are happy to report that our Internet is back up and our phones are working! We're open at 10 am so come see us!

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Kids' Cafe Summer Feeding

Submitted by Amanda Rios Place on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 3:04pm

Have you had lunch with us yet?

Come to our Kids' Cafe! All kids under 18 and their guardians can come eat a free, healthy meal at the Barbara Bush Library every week day this summer from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm until August 18th. This wonderful program is sponsored by the Houston Food Bank.

Photo Credit: Facebook: Houston Food Bank

Tweens Break Out: Star Wars

Submitted by Jennifer N on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 1:41pm

We've had an amazing response to our Tween escape room that we've expanded the next session! Tweens, join us Friday, July 13th for a #StarWars themed break out! Because of the demand, we ask that you register in advance.

We will have three separate times you can register: 3pm, 3:45pm and 4:30pm.

You can register by going to our Events page.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call us at 832-927-7800.

See you there!

Programs and services are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant. Special accommodations can be requested in advance by contacting the library.

July Computer Classes

Submitted by Jennifer N on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 12:41pm

Computer classes are once again happening at the Barbara Bush Library. If you'd like to attend one of our FREE classes, please register online through our Events page or call us at 832-927-7800.

Here's the list of classes happening in July:

July 4th Holiday Hours

Submitted by Erica S. on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 1:25pm

In observance of the July 4th holiday this year, The Barbara bush library will be closing at 5pm tomorrow, Tuesday July 3. We will remain closed for July 4th. We will resume normal business hours on the following day. Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday!

Read Like a Champ with Houston Astros' Orbit!

Submitted by Cate S. on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 1:24pm

Photo of Orbit, Houston Astros' mascot Thursday, July 5th at 2:00pm

*Please Note* Orbit's show will begin at 2pm because he needs to be back in time for a game! Go 'Stros!

Come join us for a fun-filled educational show that features the World Champion Astros’ mascot Orbit! Listen to a reading of his new book, "Orbit's First Day of School", and get a photo!

This program will be held in the Cypress Creek Christian Church and Community Center, right across from the library.

Event is free and open to kids of all ages. If you have any questions, please call us at 832-927-7800.

Gamers Unite!

Submitted by Erica S. on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 2:58pm

Gamers unite! Join us for some fun tomorrow, June 26, 2018 at The Barbara Bush Branch Library. We will be having tabletop and electronic games in our Robin Bush Room from 3:30pm to 5pm. Snacks will be provided by the Barbara bush library friends.