Barbara Bush Branch Library

By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 22:00

Join us for a free, 12-week class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.

By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 22:00

**18 and Up Only**

Create a diamond art masterpiece! Work on a diamond art kit alongside your fellow crafters. All supplies will be provided and stored at the library until your artwork is finished. Kits that have not been used for 2 meetings will be available to new members.

**Please note that due to limited supplies, each patron will get to make (1) item.

By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 13:00

Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch Library for The Library Show Chapter Two in benefit with Hearts of Rescue!

The acoustic story continues with three local Houston performers. They're your favorite musicians' favorite musicians!
Indie shoegaze clarinet, experimental digital hardcore, screamo, words, descriptors, come listen for yourself. Bring your friends, mom, or even your grandma.

By admin, Wed, 10/07/2026 - 07:00

Learn how to address envelopes, make mailing labels and create form letters using Microsoft Office components. Participants need to bring their own USB/thumb drive.


Please bring a USB to class if you would like to save your work.

Prerequisite Recommended: Word Level 1, Word Level 2 and Excel Level 1

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

By admin, Tue, 10/06/2026 - 13:00

Learn tips & tricks to help you save time and produce more sophisticated documents and projects. Tips include how to Customize the Quick Access Tool Bar, Create multiple column documents, Auto Correct Options, Readability statistics, Headers, Footers, Format Painter, Word Art and lots more.

Please bring a USB to class if you would like to save your work.

Prerequisite Recommended: Word - Part 1

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

By admin, Tue, 10/06/2026 - 07:00

Master the basic word processing tools featured in Word. The focus is on using the basic components of Microsoft Word. Participants will complete a take-home using the skills learned during the class. Participants need to bring their own USB/thumb drive.

Please bring a USB to class if you would like to save your work.

Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer Operations and file/folder management

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

By admin, Tue, 10/06/2026 - 07:00

Learn the components of Excel for creating and editing spreadsheets. The focus is on using the Ribbon as well as the Insert, Page Layout, View and Help. Participants will learn how to create simple formulas and graphs/charts complete a take-home project using the skills learned during the class. 

Please bring a USB to class if you would like to save your work.

Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer Operations

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

By admin, Tue, 10/06/2026 - 07:00

In partnership with Barbara Bush Library’s First Responder and Trunk or Treat event, join the Early Learning Quality Network on October 30th at 10am for a community exchange for families with young children. Children may choose one book from our ELQN book fair. Families will have the opportunity to donate gently used children’s books, canned goods, and baby supplies in exchange for up to an additional 5 new books per family from our book fair. Items donated will benefit Barbara Bush Library’s food pantry, the Library Frien