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Top Five Enemies in Houston Gardens
Protect your Houston garden from pests and intense summer heat with this quick guide from a Harris County Master Gardener.
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Top Five Enemies in Houston Gardens
Protect your Houston garden from pests and intense summer heat with this quick guide from a Harris County Master Gardener.
Local Authors for Juneteenth
Take a look at these amazing Houston authors whose diverse works reflect their lives, values, and our precious Space City!
Unearth the Story of Life on Our Planet
How do we know Earth’s story? Rocks and fossils reveal billions of years of life on our planet.
Unearth a Summer of Stories at the Library!
Just some of the amazing Summer Reading events at HCPL: theater and music, STEM adventures and much more! Start planning your summer now!
Top Five Enemies in Houston Gardens
Protect your Houston garden from pests and intense summer heat with this quick guide from a Harris County Master Gardener.
Local Authors for Juneteenth
Take a look at these amazing Houston authors whose diverse works reflect their lives, values, and our precious Space City!
Unearth the Story of Life on Our Planet
How do we know Earth’s story? Rocks and fossils reveal billions of years of life on our planet.
Unearth a Summer of Stories at the Library!
Just some of the amazing Summer Reading events at HCPL: theater and music, STEM adventures and much more! Start planning your summer now!
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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
Digging in the Dirt: Controlling Weeds in Your Garden
What is the Definition a Weed? Is it defined by any plant existing in the wrong place or is it an especially aggressive plant that…
Spring Vegetable Gardening
Shortly after I was hired at Harris County Public Library, I took on the task of managing our community garden.
Composting 101
Composting is the process of organic material decomposition and you can use the results of that natural process to level-up your gardening!
Digging in the Dirt: Controlling Weeds in Your Garden
What is the Definition a Weed? Is it defined by any plant existing in the wrong place or is it an especially aggressive plant that…
Spring Vegetable Gardening
Shortly after I was hired at Harris County Public Library, I took on the task of managing our community garden.
Composting 101
Composting is the process of organic material decomposition and you can use the results of that natural process to level-up your gardening!
Winter Books to Get Lost In
If you love reading in sync with the season, this list of wintery, multi-genre picks has you covered.
Slaying all the Way!
A mixed media list of mysteries, thrillers, and horror set on or near the winter holidays!
Hanukkah Books for Everyone in Your Family
From picture books to cookbooks, there's something here for everyone to read this Hanukkah!
Boxing Movies for Boxing Day!
December 26 is Boxing Day! What does this festive occasion have to do with boxing, the sport? Absolutely nothing!
Winter Books to Get Lost In
If you love reading in sync with the season, this list of wintery, multi-genre picks has you covered.
Slaying all the Way!
A mixed media list of mysteries, thrillers, and horror set on or near the winter holidays!
Hanukkah Books for Everyone in Your Family
From picture books to cookbooks, there's something here for everyone to read this Hanukkah!
Boxing Movies for Boxing Day!
December 26 is Boxing Day! What does this festive occasion have to do with boxing, the sport? Absolutely nothing!
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