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Lifelong learning and Exploration

FIESTA! at Baldwin Boettcher

Join Baldwin Boettcher Library's Fiesta on Sept 20! Enjoy a '63 Impala, Mixteco Ballet, author Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz, Frida Kahlo art and more

Learn more about Repair Cafes and HCPL Sustainability

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and REPAIR CAFE!

Sep 13, 2025
HCPL's next Repair Cafe is Saturday, Sept. 27 at West University Branch Library

Introducing HCPL LAWPodsIntroducing HCPL LAWPods

LAWPods offer patrons access to the extensive legal resources of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library without having to travel downtown.
LAWPods offer patrons access to the extensive legal resources of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library without requiring them to travel downtown.

Spotlight On: Book Clubs

The members of Katy Branch Library's No Label Book Club enjoy a lively discussion

It's Hurricane Season. Get ready.Get Ready

Be prepared if disaster strikes: know your risks, make a plan, assemble a kit, and stay informed.
Be prepared if disaster strikes: know your risks, make a plan, assemble a kit, and stay informed.

The Highlighter

FIESTA! at Baldwin Boettcher

Join Baldwin Boettcher Library's Fiesta on Sept 20! Enjoy a '63 Impala, Mixteco Ballet, author Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz, Frida Kahlo art and more

Christian Fiction Adapted from Shakespeare & Fairy Tales

Author Rachel Fordham bases novels on Romeo & Juliet, Beauty & the Beast, and (maybe) The Ugly Duckling.

6 Powerful Reasons Gulf Coast Reads Matters More Than Ever

It’s a grassroots movement to reclaim connection through one of the simplest yet most profound acts we have: sharing a story.

Adulting Cheat Code: 10 Library Card Power-Ups

10 next-level perks that make life a little easier, less expensive, and a lot more interesting (in a good way).

Get a Library CardGet a Library Card

HCPL offers a variety of library cards- All free and available to Harris County residents!
Find the right card for you and see all that the library has to offer.

New at the Library

Book Hunters: Your Personal Reading ConsultantsBook Hunters: Your Personal Reading Consultants

Book Hunters is a FREE service that matches readers with books they love.
Book Hunters is a FREE service that matches readers with books they love.

Wellness at the Library

The library offers many ways to stay healthy and promote wellness in mind, body and spirit! Hobbies such as Gardening can help calm and provide a sense of accomplishment! This season we highlight wellness and gardening materials to help everyone feel a little better.

Health & Wellness Articles

Mind, Body & Spirit

Repair Café

Sep 27th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Do you have an item that needs repair? Join our Repair Café to learn how to fix your items for FREE with our repair volunteers!

Regenerative Gardening

Regenerative gardening is an environmentally conscientious approach to managing and planting gardens

Xeriscaping Your Landscape

Create a beautiful habitat for wildlife that supports native insects while reducing the need for fertilizers and water.

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