Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
Hours & Information
Open today until 8:00pm
MondayÂ
11:00AM - 6:00PM
TuesdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
WednesdayÂ
10:00AM - 6:00PM
ThursdayÂ
10:00AM - 8:00PM
FridayÂ
12:00PM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SundayÂ
Closed
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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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)
- Family Place Learning Center
- Maker Lab/Maker Equipment
- Meeting Room(s)
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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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