Pearl Buck, American Pulitzer Prize author is well known for her historical fictional novels that always have the historical setting of China. The House of Ear
What Does ‘There Is No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism’ Mean?
If you’ve existed on the internet for any amount of time, and especially for any amount of time circling a boycott, then you’ve likely heard the phrase, “There is no ethical consumption under capitalism.” The swiftness with which it is used is often equalled by someone responding that they’re not using it properly, and indeed…
Golems and Dybbuks and Estries, Oh My!
For Jewish American Heritage Month, this blog explores Jewish folk tales, creatures, and monsters
Teachers Who Shaped Us
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to take time out to remember some of the teachers who helped make us who we are today in large and small ways.
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
How Well Do You Know Your Shakespeare? Take the Quiz
April 23rd is National Shakespeare Day. William Shakespeare’s plays contain descriptive words, phrases and clichés that we currently use in in our language. C
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…
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.
Earth Day Events @ Your Library and Around Town
These gatherings offer hands-on opportunities to learn, connect, and take action in your community.
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