Let's celebrate Children's Day & Book Day! / ¡Vamos a celebrar el día de los ñinos y el día de los libros! Celebrate children and connect them to the world of learning through books, stories, and libraries
Gulf Coast Reads 2023 Voting Starts April 24
Voting is now underway for Gulf Coast Reads 2023. Gulf Coast readers can choose from three great titles. Learn more
Why do we love “Bestseller Lists” so much?
It seems like there are enough best-selling book lists to fill a dozen best-selling book lists, but have you ever wondered why we care so much about what books are selling like hot cakes?
Murder in the Library
We cannot let National Library Month dwindle down without a few good murders in the book stacks. Check out these library set mysteries.
Healing Ourselves Through our Favorite Book Characters
The trials and tribulations our favorite book characters go through can be ones that we personally connect with. Getting the opportunity to see somebody work through our own problems in life second-hand can be comforting, validating and inspiring.
Be Prepared: Overdrive App Upgrades to Libby on May 1, 2023
Your guide to sending your History and Wish Lists on the Overdrive app to Libby.
Twenty Years of How to Train Your Dragon
This year marks the 20th anniversary of How to Train Your Dragon's debut. HCPL blogger takes a deeper look at this beloved series
What are Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr?
Explaining Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Films, documentaries, novels and graphic novels by Muslim authors and filmmakers, or featuring Muslim characters, and/or culture.
Seed Libraries and Gardening Resources
Seed libraries at Harris County Public Library allow the public to borrow seeds for free to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Once grown, users can harvest seeds from their plants and donate them back to the library. HCPL also has digital and physical resources to learn about gardening or harvesting and even loans out tools.
It’s National Volunteer Week!
April 16th marks the beginning of 2023’s National Volunteer Week! HCPL branches rely on volunteers to help in a wide variety of ways. Learn more here!
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