Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
🏢 Harris County Public Library — Texas
Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
A Harris County Public Library branch in Houston, Texas, free to use with an HCPL library card. It offers U.S. passport services.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 12pm–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084
Phone: (832) 927-5590
Website: hcpl.net
📖 About Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
The Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek is a Harris County Public Library branch serving the Bear Creek area of west Harris County. It offers passport services, ESL classes, a maker lab, meeting rooms and a Family Place Learning Center, plus a full slate of children's story times.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Passport services
- Maker lab
- Family Place Learning Center
- Children's story times and all-ages programs
📱 Free with a Harris County Public Library card
Anyone who lives, works or studies in Harris County can get an HCPL card free and unlock:
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours of the Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek?
As of our 2026 review, Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek is open Mon 11am–6pm; Tue 10am–8pm; Wed 10am–6pm; Thu 10am–8pm; Fri 12pm–6pm; Sat 10am–5pm. It is closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on the branch's official HCPL page before visiting.
Is the Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek part of Houston Public Library?
No. It is a branch of the Harris County Public Library (HCPL), the county-wide system serving unincorporated Harris County and partner communities. Houston Public Library (HPL) is a separate City of Houston system, though the two share a reciprocal OverDrive/Libby agreement.
Can I apply for a U.S. passport at this branch?
Yes — this branch is listed as offering passport services. Call ahead to confirm acceptance hours, whether an appointment is required, and the documents and fees you need. See our guide to <a href="https://public-libraries.com/passport-services-at-the-library/">passport services at the library</a>.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.