Lifelong learning and Exploration
Waste Not, Want Not: A More Sustainable Harris County
Is 35 years of landfill capacity really enough? How can we reduce the amount of waste going into our landfills?
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
Spotlight On: Book Clubs
The members of Katy Branch Library's No Label Book Club enjoy a lively discussion
The Highlighter
Waste Not, Want Not: A More Sustainable Harris County
Is 35 years of landfill capacity really enough? How can we reduce the amount of waste going into our landfills?
Library Trivia Quiz: Washington, Hermione & Those Lions
A tough little trivia quiz to test you on some of the more esoteric library facts. Plus the latest episode of the HCPL podcast
Transhumanism in the Wake of A.I.
How much can you change a human before it is no longer human? Blogger Esteban S. explores this and other, of the moment, questions.
Houston Haunts
It’s October and spooky season is upon us! What better way to spend the month than by visiting these places in Houston that are purported…
Waste Not, Want Not: A More Sustainable Harris County
Is 35 years of landfill capacity really enough? How can we reduce the amount of waste going into our landfills?
Library Trivia Quiz: Washington, Hermione & Those Lions
A tough little trivia quiz to test you on some of the more esoteric library facts. Plus the latest episode of the HCPL podcast
Transhumanism in the Wake of A.I.
How much can you change a human before it is no longer human? Blogger Esteban S. explores this and other, of the moment, questions.
Houston Haunts
It’s October and spooky season is upon us! What better way to spend the month than by visiting these places in Houston that are purported…
New at the Library
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
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!
Powerful Perennials
We hear different terms describing plants like perennials and annuals, but what is the difference?
Plants of the Bible: A Historic Gardener’s Perspective
It’s true we might not know what kind of fruit was on the tree of life, but I’m sure it tasted good!
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!
Powerful Perennials
We hear different terms describing plants like perennials and annuals, but what is the difference?
Plants of the Bible: A Historic Gardener’s Perspective
It’s true we might not know what kind of fruit was on the tree of life, but I’m sure it tasted good!
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