Maud Smith Marks Branch Library

Hours & Information

Today's Hours

Independence Day Weekend
Closed until 11:00am Monday

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

Independence Day Weekend
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025
Closed All Day
1815 Westgreen Boulevard
Katy, TX 77450
Branch Manager: Akhila Bhat

Holidays and Closures

  • 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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