It’s true we might not know what kind of fruit was on the tree of life, but I’m sure it tasted good!
The Day Pluto Lost It’s Planet Card
On this day, August 24th, in the year 2006, America’s favorite planet Pluto was demoted from full planet to dwarf planet. It was the year I graduated high school and I remember it well because even though I, a space nerd with a job at the Houston science museum, had deemed Pluto her favorite planet…
HCPL on the Go App: Your Library, Anytime, Anywhere
HCPL's Web Services team has been steadily improving our app. Let’s take a closer look at some of its most useful features.
Anyone can be an artist with the library
HCPL mobile outreach librarian teaches art classes at local community centers. The library offers resources to learn new skills at any age.
Well visits vs Sick visits : Why am I receiving a bill?
The difference between a wellness visit and a problem-oriented visit. Why you received a medical bill.
Genre Battle: Sci-Fi vs Fantasy
A look into the tropes sci-fi and fantasy have in common and an examination of how they approach said tropes differently.
Another Summer of Reading and Fun is in the Books!
Harris County Public Library's Summer Reading 2025 wrapped up recently and we could tell you about the over 1200 events HCPL branches hosted that ranged from live theater and music to foam parties to Art Camp visits to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, but, as they say, seeing is believing, so we put together…
The 9 Lives of Fantastic Fictional Felines for International Cat Day
International Cat Day is August 8th and what better time to celebrate fantastic feline fictional characters in books and on the big screen.
Breastfeeding Month: Black Maternal Health
National Breastfeeding Month also brings awareness to disparities in maternal health access, and how Harris County Public Health is helping.
Fostering Pets: An Experienced Foster Caregiver Answers Common Questions
HCPL guest blogger and veteran fouster pet caregiver shares what they have learned from fostering many pets over the last five years, form "how to I find a pet to foster?" to "What is decompression"
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