Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) is the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show. And this announcement instantly sparked discussion--discussion that I would like to think will come to an end when Bad Bunny's performance speaks for itself. Afterall, music has the power to bring people together. It’s corny, but it’s…
NEW!!! Gulf Coast Reads Reading Challenge
Be on the same page and join the Gulf Coast Reads challenge on Beanstack. For the first time ever Gulf Coast Reads, the annual regional one book program for adults, is being offered as a reading challenge on Beanstack. For readers unfamiliar with Beanstack, it is the web-based software that HCPL uses for reading challenges…
Grading the Graders: Good and Not-So-Good Onscreen Teachers
Inspired by Gulf Coast Reads selection, The Faculty Lounge: teachers onscreen that inspire and others that need improvement.
Summer at the Library
HCPL is getting ready for another exciting summer at the library. Learn more about how you can earn prizes for reading here
Celebrate Baby Day with HCPL!
In a recent proclamation, Governor Greg Abbot and First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced April 26, 2025 as Baby Day in Texas! This year Harris County Public Library is a proud host for Baby Day 2025, one of the few participating libraries in Texas hosting the event. What is Baby Day? Baby Day is a statewide…
Florida Man (Mis)reads a Classic
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that when a news item involves “Florida Man," it is going to be bonkers. The latest news from the Sunshine State centers around a questionable book pick for American Pride.
Summer Reading: An Adventure Down Memory Lane
Since this year’s Summer Reading theme is Adventure at Your Library, I decided that one way to explore the theme is to take an adventure down memory lane.
Star Wars: Don’t Be a Prequel Menace
One thing that’s got much love in the Star Wars prequels is all the memorable (meme-able) quotes, so we decided to pick our favorite quotes and recommend books based on them!
Connecting Caregivers to Resources
Library resources and tools to help children, parents and caregivers grow and learn together. Harris County Public Library is your family's home for lifelong learning!
Tournament of Books Championship Game 2024
Library Agents, Book Brigades, and Probably Not Your Average Readers compete for the coveted title of Tournament of Books Champions. The 2024 Tournament of Books Championship Game was held at the Kingwood Branch Library on Saturday, March 23. This HCPL staple literacy event for teens featured a fierce competition between three teams, discussion on young…
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