Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
Hours & Information
Today's Hours
Independence Day WeekendClosed until 11:00am Monday
Regular Hours
MondayÂ
11:00AM - 8:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
ThursdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
FridayÂ
1:00PM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayÂ
Closed
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Independence Day Weekend
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025
Closed All Day

Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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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 Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
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- Family Place Learning Center
- Glass Display Case(s)
- Maker Lab/Maker Equipment
- Meeting Room(s)
- Vending Machines
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- 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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