HCPL staff take a moment to remember just a few of the people who passed away in 2024. They touched our lives in big and small ways.
Ode to Soup
Soup is a comfort food and can be a bowl of memories. A simmering pot of soup on the fire makes even the humblest hovel a home. Celebrate National Soup Month with these cookbooks, and other soup-related items from our collections.
Remembering Jimmy Carter
There have been post-presidency redemption arcs before. Even Richard Nixon saw his public image slowly creep into something resembling respectability, but none, in my opinion, can match that of Jimmy Carter.
Hot Takes: Food Fight Podcast and Food Controversy Opinion Poll
Most people have strong opinions about Thanksgiving meals and food in general. So, we've put together this poll to answer the burning questions once and for all, and a podcast too!
Quincy Jones (1933 – 2024)
A brief appreciation of the life and career of Qunicy Jones with a selection of listening, reading and viewing recommendations from Harris County Public Library's collections
HCPL After Beryl
So even before power was restored at branches, library staff was carefully inspecting every book on every shelf in all twenty-seven HCPL branches.
What is genocide? A Brief Overview and Reading List
The UN defines genocide as: "a crime committed with the intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, in whole or in part."
How to file a Freedom of Information Act Request
The Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request documents from U.S. government agencies. Here is what you need to know to make a successful request.
Eating Texas
Texas is all about the food and the array of heritages that birthed its signature dishes.
How to Keep your House Clean the Smart Way
The idea is simple: don't wait till the house needs cleaning to clean it. You will find the time spent cleaning decreases because you're maintaining cleanliness rather than restoring it.
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