Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

Hours & Information

Today's Hours

Christmas
Closed until 10:00am tomorrow

Regular Hours

Monday 
11:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
1:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 
Closed

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Christmas
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
New Year Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Closes early: 5:00pm
1815 Westgreen Boulevard
Katy, TX 77450
Branch Manager: Akhila Bhat

Holidays and Closures

  • Christmas
    Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • New Year Eve
    Tuesday, December 31, 2024
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • New Years
    Wednesday, January 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • MLK Day - Early Closing
    Friday, January 17, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • MLK Holiday Weekend
    Saturday, January 18, 2025 - Monday, January 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday - Easter - Early Closing
    Thursday, April 17, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Good Friday - Easter
    Friday, April 18, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day - Early Closing
    Friday, May 23, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Memorial Day Weekend
    Saturday, May 24, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth - Early Closing
    Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Juneteenth
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day - Early Closing
    Thursday, July 3, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Independence Day Weekend
    Friday, July 4, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day - Early Closing
    Friday, August 29, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Labor Day Weekend
    Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving - Early Closing
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas - Early Closing
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closes early: 5:00pm
  • Christmas
    Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Sunday, December 28, 2025
    Closed All Day

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About Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

    • Citizenship Classes
    • Computer & Technology Classes
    • English Learning (ESL) Classes
    • Maker Equipment Orientations
    • Tours for Schools & Other Groups

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History

The library was named in honor of Maud Smith Marks (1887-1970) who ran the first small County library in Barker, Texas. Starting in the 1920s, she contracted with Harris County to have library books delivered. She issued library cards and made sure children in the area had plenty to read. The current library opened on July 27, 1993.

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