Barbara Bush Branch Library
NOTICE: Delayed Opening on Friday, Octoboer 3.
The library will open at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3.
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
Regular Hours
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 Holidays and Closures
Delayed Opening
Friday, October 3, 2025
Opens late: 1:00pm
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Delayed OpeningFriday, October 3, 2025Opens late: 1:00pm
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Thanksgiving - Early ClosingWednesday, November 26, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas - Early ClosingWednesday, December 24, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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ChristmasThursday, December 25, 2025 - Sunday, December 28, 2025Closed 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
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