Happy Lughnasadh! Lughnasadh (pronounced “loo-na-sa") is the beginning of the harvest season and is celebrated on August 1st. It is one of four Gaelic festivals (hence the word being pronounced nowhere near what it looks like in English) that correspond with the seasons. It has pagan origins and is mostly celebrated by pagans in the…
Is AI OK? A Librarian’s Thoughts on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence
AI art generators, AI writing, Chat GPT, fair use, new technology and ethics
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (1950 – 2024)
We at Harris County Public Library want to take a moment to remember Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, whose passing was announced Friday evening. Her record of public service as a municipal judge, member of the Houston City Council, and U.S. Representative for the 18th District spanned decades. In her passing, both sides of the aisle…
Found Kittens: What I Did and What I Learned
From trapped in the wall to no-kill shelter: my story of rescuing kittens and using the TNR process for their safety and well-being.
HCPL After Beryl
So even before power was restored at branches, library staff was carefully inspecting every book on every shelf in all twenty-seven HCPL branches.
Florida Man (Mis)reads a Classic
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that when a news item involves “Florida Man," it is going to be bonkers. The latest news from the Sunshine State centers around a questionable book pick for American Pride.
Saying Goodbye to Actor and Houston Native Shelley Duvall
The actress Shelley Duvall, a strange and ethereal Texas beauty, recently passed away at the age of 75, at home in the Texas Hill Country.
Summer Reading 2024: Week 7 Nature-Explore the Great Outdoors
This summer reading explore books and the great outdoors! Here are some great ideas and books to getting you outside on an adventure!
Disability Pride Month: Audiobooks for Kids
Happy Disability Pride Month!
Reading should be accessible to everyone! Audiobooks are a great way for kids with disabilities to read by listening to a story or informational text.
Faithful Pen Pals
The inspirational author Wanda Brunstetter has written a unique Amish fiction series which is entitled the Friendship Letters. The characters in this series en
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