Lifelong learning and Exploration
Beltane: Dance Around the Maypole
Spring has sprung! May Day marks the halfway point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice.
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Beltane: Dance Around the Maypole
Spring has sprung! May Day marks the halfway point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice.
Texas Superstar Gardening
Discover the best plants for your yard. Texas Superstars are expert-tested to thrive in tough soil and heat. Upgrade your garden today.
What They Don’t Teach in Library School
We asked librarians what didn't library school did not prepare you for? The answers were candid, funny, and moving in equal measure.
Baby Day
Celebrate Baby Day with HCPL on April 18, 2026!
Beltane: Dance Around the Maypole
Spring has sprung! May Day marks the halfway point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice.
Texas Superstar Gardening
Discover the best plants for your yard. Texas Superstars are expert-tested to thrive in tough soil and heat. Upgrade your garden today.
What They Don’t Teach in Library School
We asked librarians what didn't library school did not prepare you for? The answers were candid, funny, and moving in equal measure.
Baby Day
Celebrate Baby Day with HCPL on April 18, 2026!
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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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