Here are a few tips to maximize your experience at the Clayton Library:
Know the hours:
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- Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am – 6 pm
- Thursday 12pm – 8pm
- October 10, 2019, extended hours
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- 10am to 9 pm with snacks provided by Clayton Library Friends
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- Friday & Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm
- Closed Sunday & Monday
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- Develop a research plan by evaluating your current research and identifying specific questions you want to answer. The library has expert staff to help you. Planning makes the most efficient use of your time.
Things to bring to the library:
- Your laptop and/or mobile devices to connect to Clayton’s free WiFi. Clayton has computers available for your use, however, it’s always nice to be able to make notes and save photos on your own device.
- Your Texas driver’s license or ID so you can get a Houston Public Library PowerCard. This gives you access to some of the library databases remotely. Be sure to ask the staff for details on how you can use it!
- Notebook or paper for taking notes (always have these as a backup for digital devices).
- Money for the copy machines (small bills; they are unable to provide change). Clayton is part of the Houston Public Library system so use of its resources are FREE to all users; however, there is a nominal fee for copies.
- Flash drive (saving from computer or microfilm is free)
- A sweater or light jacket. Yes, even in Texas, it’s often cold in buildings during the summer!
- Your pedigree chart, which can help Clayton’s staff evaluate your research and guide you to the resources specific to your needs.
Clayton Library Friends: www.claytonlibraryfriends.org
The Clayton Library Friends (CLF)are the support organization to the Houston Public Library / Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
CLF, a platinum sponsor of the Texas State Genealogical 2019 Annual Conference, provides volunteers for project and funding for materials to the Clayton Library Annually. HPL and the staff at the Clayton Library would like to thank all the support to the library.
Clayton Library Online Newsletters – Learn about the collection and keep up to date on events:
Learn more about what’s going on at Clayton before you go. Subscribe to Clayton’s email newsletter, the Clayton Town Crier and the Clayton Extra, to learn about programs and materials at the library. Read back issues and sign up to have them sent directly to your email.