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2024 National Medal for Museum & Library Service

Harris County Public Library has received the nation’s highest honor given to institutions that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. 

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The Wild World of Public Domain

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Remembering Jimmy Carter

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Inspirational Series with Gothic & Historical Fiction Facets

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Hannukah FAQ

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The Wild World of Public Domain

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Remembering Jimmy Carter

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Inspirational Series with Gothic & Historical Fiction Facets

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Hannukah FAQ

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Joining our FRIENDS group means you will be supporting literacy, programming, collection development, and organizational growth in the most heavily populated county in Texas.  
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Hanukkah Books for Everyone in Your Family

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Hidden Gems 2024

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Humorous History

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Slaying all the Way!

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Hanukkah Books for Everyone in Your Family

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SHARE YOUR LOVE OF READING WITH A LITTLE BUDDYSHARE YOUR LOVE OF READING WITH A LITTLE BUDDY

Book Buddies pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading. VOLUNTEER BIG BUDDIES WANTED!

Book Buddies pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading. VOLUNTEER BIG BUDDIES WANTED!

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