Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
Hours & Information
Open today until 5:00pm
Regular Hours
MondayÂ
11:00AM - 6:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
ThursdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
FridayÂ
1:00PM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayÂ
Closed
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Christmas
Monday, December 23, 2024
Closes early: 5:00pm
Christmas
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Closed All Day
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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ChristmasMonday, December 23, 2024Closes early: 5:00pm
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ChristmasTuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
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New Year EveTuesday, December 31, 2024Closes early: 5:00pm
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New YearsWednesday, January 1, 2025Closed All Day
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MLK Day - Early ClosingFriday, January 17, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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MLK Holiday WeekendSaturday, January 18, 2025 - Monday, January 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Good Friday - Easter - Early ClosingThursday, April 17, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Good Friday - EasterFriday, April 18, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Memorial Day - Early ClosingFriday, May 23, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Memorial Day WeekendSaturday, May 24, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025Closed All Day
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Juneteenth - Early ClosingWednesday, June 18, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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JuneteenthThursday, June 19, 2025Closed All Day
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Independence Day - Early ClosingThursday, July 3, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Independence Day WeekendFriday, July 4, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor Day - Early ClosingFriday, August 29, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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Labor Day WeekendSaturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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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 Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
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- Community Bulletin Board(s)
- Maker Lab/Maker Equipment
- Meeting Room(s)
- Save the Children Family Learning Center
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- English Learning (ESL) Classes
- Maker Equipment Orientations
- Passport Services
- Proctoring for Distance Learning Exams
- Tours for Schools & Other Groups
Map
History
Bear Creek Library opened to the public in May 1983. It served the Bear Creek community in west Houston for 9 years before a tornado damaged the building in 1992 and forced a temporary closure. The library was renovated and reopened the following year. The branch was renamed the Katherine Tyra Library in 1999 to honor Katherine Tyra who served as Harris County District Clerk from 1991-1995.
In August 2017, overfill from the Addicks Reservoir during Hurricane Harvey flooded the branch with almost 10 inches of water. The Katherine Tyra @ Bear Creek Library was forced to close again.  After a massive restoration effort, the library reopened to the public on April 30, 2018.
Meet the Manager
Hi, I'm Chao Huang, Branch Manager at Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek. I love to read Chinese mystery novels, as well as watching anime and playing escape room games with my children.
Equipment (in-library use)
Friends of the Library
Proctoring
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