Lifelong learning and Exploration
How Well Do You Know Jane Austen and Her Novels?
In celebration of Austen's 250th birthday, take this quiz to see how big a fan you are!
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and REPAIR CAFE!
Sep 13, 2025
HCPL's next Repair Cafe is Saturday, Sept. 27 at West University Branch Library
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Spotlight On: Book Clubs
The members of Katy Branch Library's No Label Book Club enjoy a lively discussion
The Highlighter
How Well Do You Know Jane Austen and Her Novels?
In celebration of Austen's 250th birthday, take this quiz to see how big a fan you are!
Jane Austen Turns 250 and her Romantic Puzzles Still Entice
For those who have never read Jane Austen, blogger Cynthia G. offers teasers of three of Austen's most beloved novels.
How to Start Reading Comics
Comics are confusing for newbies. Here are some tips and advice to start of your comics journey.
"Sing We Joyous Altogether": HCPL Performers on Connection
A reflection on how holidays across cultures inspire music and art, weaving tradition, memory, and creativity into shared seasonal joy.
How Well Do You Know Jane Austen and Her Novels?
In celebration of Austen's 250th birthday, take this quiz to see how big a fan you are!
Jane Austen Turns 250 and her Romantic Puzzles Still Entice
For those who have never read Jane Austen, blogger Cynthia G. offers teasers of three of Austen's most beloved novels.
How to Start Reading Comics
Comics are confusing for newbies. Here are some tips and advice to start of your comics journey.
"Sing We Joyous Altogether": HCPL Performers on Connection
A reflection on how holidays across cultures inspire music and art, weaving tradition, memory, and creativity into shared seasonal joy.
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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
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!
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!
Elf on the (Book)Shelf!
It's the 20th anniversary of the movie Elf, so to celebrate we want to highlight some of Santa's "Cotton-headed ninny muggins!"
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!
Elf on the (Book)Shelf!
It's the 20th anniversary of the movie Elf, so to celebrate we want to highlight some of Santa's "Cotton-headed ninny muggins!"
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