March is Women’s History Month and every March, we highlight women with amazing achievements, like inventors and astronauts, record-breakers and disruptors who inspired societal change. They are all astounding women and should be acknowledged, but sometimes I see other women in history that I think are a little bit more relatable because they have done things…
Beans in Chili: A Heated Debate
Blogger Mary M. dives into the history of chili to uncover the origins of the 'no beans' rule for Texas' state dish. What she found may surprise you.
What You Need to Know about Vehicle Emissions Tests
Texas vehicle inspection laws changed on Jan. 1, but vehicles registered in Harris and many surrounding counties must have annual emissions tests. Learn more.
Top Three Burning Questions About the War of Rohirrim
One of HCPL's LOTR experts answers three burning questions for casual fans about the upcoming movie, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Alternatives to NaNoWriMo
alternatives to nanowrimo.org in light of recent controversies and eyebrow-raising stances involving the organization
From the Page: Literary Halloween Costumes for the Bookworm
Happy Halloween, Book Lovers and Idea Seekers! (It’s okay to say Happy Halloween the entire month of October) Since the actual day and most parties are still a couple weeks off, you might not yet have decided on a costume. And, if you’re like me, you might love to lean towards your favorite literary characters…
Why is Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15?
Have you ever wondered why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September instead of being just a full calendar month? Here's why.
Thoughts on Problematic Authors
Artists of all kinds throughout have been considered controversial not for their creations but for what they have said or done that the mainstream deems out of bounds. Complicating matters, as large segments of society try to be more compassionate and inclusive, our concepts of what is controversial have changed, too.
What is Lughnasadh, the Harvest Holiday?
Happy Lughnasadh! Lughnasadh (pronounced “loo-na-sa") is the beginning of the harvest season and is celebrated on August 1st. It is one of four Gaelic festivals (hence the word being pronounced nowhere near what it looks like in English) that correspond with the seasons. It has pagan origins and is mostly celebrated by pagans in the…
Celebrating the 4th of July Around the World
Do other countries celebrate July 4th? Yes and no. We take a look at the way a few other places observe U.S. Independence and other independence days around the world.
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