The Scientist and the Serial Killer tells the true story of forensic anthropologist Sharon Derrick's quest to identify the "lost boys," the victims of Houston's "Candy Man" serial killer Dean Corll, decades after their murders. Harris County Public Library will host author and investigative journalist Lise Olsen for a special event at Clear Lake City-County…
Color Me Curious: A Color-Themed Trivia Quiz
An odd little trivia quiz, which is part pop culture and part technical, but all in good fun with links to our new podcast episode and the brief list of books to help you explore the colorful world of color.
Tales of the Unread:
Some books are started with the best of intentions, but abandoned, the bookmark poking out like a white flag of surrender. There are a lot of reasons for quitting a book, and none of them say anything about your worth as a human being.
Pope Francis
Resources to explore the life and ideas of Pope Francis, including books by and about him from HCPL's collection
What Makes Public Libraries Worth Fighting For?
Libraries, in our opinion, embody some of the bedrock ideals on which this nation was founded, and those, you might agree, seem to be in shorter and shorter supply every day. Below are some of the reasons we, on this Library Workers Day, believe public libraries are worth fighting for.
Right to Read Day: Real Talk about Young People and Books
HCPL believes that books can be great tools to foster discussion between parents and children. Books that explore difficult topics can allow children to ask questions and parents to share their beliefs, advice, and hopes for their children.
LAWPods: The Best Resource for Some of the Worst Times in Life
It is safe to say that when you find yourself in dire need of reliable legal information and resources, you are probably not having a great week. Maybe you are facing divorce, a child custody dispute, or are being threatened with eviction. When you factor in the financial strain of attorney's fees and the fact…
Saturday Night Live at 50
A look back at Saturday Night Live's significance to the culture and entertainment, SNL related books, DVDs & CDs, and the 7 most underrated cast members
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.
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