Where Are We Going?
We look forward to visiting and touring the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft for our very 1st Time!
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) (4848 Main Street/Houston, TX 77002)
The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is a dynamic hub for contemporary craft, a place where artists can push the boundaries of their creativity, and a destination for the community to engage with the art of our time. Visitors can see thought-provoking exhibitions, tour the studios of working artists, participate in hands-on programming, shop for unique gifts, or explore the Craft Garden.
Our tour will include:
- HCCC's exhibitions
- Craft Garden
- Resident Artist Program
Learn more about the HCCC by clicking here.
*Unfortunately, none of the buses with the wheelchair/scooter lift are available for this excursion. We cannot accommodate trip goers needing to use wheelchairs or scooters.
Jax Grill on Shepherd (1613 Shepherd Drive/Houston, TX 77007)
Jax Grill, located on Shepherd Dr. opened in 1994. Their counter-service restaurant features a 100% scratch kitchen and live fire mesquite grill. Their menu is highlighted by the classic half-pound Jax Burger among other classic Texan fares. Owned by Paul Miller and Gr8 Plate Hospitality since 2015.
Trip goers are responsible for paying for their own meals. Click here to see their menu. Call restaurant at (713) 861-5529 for meal prices as they are subject to change.
**As this particular excursion is a "local trip," this will NOT be a full day.
***Lobby opening time is to be announced.
Our Registration Policy
- Registration is required! Anyone who is at least 55 years of age may call 832-927-5420 and ask for the Adult Services/Reference Department to register during library business hours - Wednesday, August 26 at 10 AM through Saturday, August 29 at 5 PM.
- Email registration NOT accepted.
- Please notify library staff at the time of registration if language translation service is necessary.
- You may choose to register with one companion (aged 55 or better) to accompany you on the trip.
- If you register someone besides yourself, you must provide all the trip buddy's information. Your trip buddy cannot be registered without important contact information. Email address provided must be one per household.
- The registration period closes at the end of business Saturday, August 29 (5 PM). If necessary, names will be chosen at random the week following the close of the registration period.
- People not chosen in our drawing will be put on a waiting list.
- Participants in this Senior Adult Trips Program are responsible for paying for their own meals AND any items at they may choose to purchase at other points on the trip.
- Trip goers are advised to wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
- This trip will depart from and return to the Harris County Public Library - Freeman Branch front porch.
- Participants must remain with the group while on the trip itself. No
- Participants cannot remain on the bus while at HCCC or Jax Grill.
- No food or drink (except water) can be consumed on the bus.
- The only drink permitted on the bus is water.
- Trip itinerary can only be modified by trip directors.
- This trip is subject to changes and/or cancellation.
- Trip Goer Cancellation must be made by 1 PM Tuesday, September 22 to remain in good standing with our Senior Adult Trip program.