Legislation Details

File #: 26-5319    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Transmittal Status: Accepted
File created: 7/29/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2026 Final action: 8/6/2026
Title: Transmittal by the County Library of the closure of all Harris County Public Library locations and administrative offices on Monday, October 12, 2026 for Staff Development Day.
Attachments: 1. HCPL Letterhead_10.12.26_Transmittal_Ltr._AUG_2026_EM Signed.pdf
Primary Department: County Library
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton, Executive Director

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Type of Request: Transmittal

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Transmittal by the County Library of the closure of all Harris County Public Library locations and administrative offices on Monday, October 12, 2026 for Staff Development Day.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Library will close all library locations and administrative offices on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day, to conduct a systemwide Staff Development and Training Day.



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