Seed libraries at Harris County Public Library allow the public to borrow seeds for free to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Once grown, users can harvest seeds from their plants and donate them back to the library. HCPL also has digital and physical resources to learn about gardening or harvesting and even loans out tools.
Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
A tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton and a selection of books by and about her from HCPL's collections
The Librarians by Sherry Thomas Voted 2026 Gulf Coast Reads Selection
The Gulf Coast Reads Committee has selected The Librarians by bestselling author Sherry Thomas as the 2026 Gulf Coast Reads selection. Throughout October, libraries across the region will host book discussions and programs inspired by this year's pick, inviting readers to discover the same story together. Chosen by public vote in May, The Librarians edged…
Garden Smarter with These 3 Permaculture Principles
Learn three simple permaculture principles to improve soil health, conserve water, reduce waste, and create a more sustainable garden.
In Search of the Perfect Beach Read
I opted to once and for all answer the question that has vexed scholars, morning talk show hosts, and readers of all stripes for ages: What exactly makes a great beach read?
Why Fall is Better, Y’all: Fall Vegetable Gardening
Discover why fall gardening shines in Texas: cooler weather, fewer pests, sweeter harvests, thriving herbs, colorful crops, and garlic planting tips.
Reading as Resistance: ACLU of Texas’ In the Margins Book Club
In the Margins meets online on the third Saturday of each month, with occasional in-person gatherings. The club alternates between fiction and nonfiction selections, and every meeting features a guest speaker whose expertise helps expand the conversation beyond the book itself.
As American as Apple Pandowdy: Cobblers, Crumbles, Grunts & Other Homegrown Desserts
Summer is berry season! Though these fruits are delicious all on their own, they are also excellent when combined with sugar and dough and baked!
Disability Pride Month: Accessibility & Accommodations
Disability Pride Month celebrates disabled persons embracing their disabilities as integral parts of who they are, reclaiming visibility in public and interacting fully with their disabilities out in the open, and rejecting shame and internalized ableism.
Commissioners Briones and Garcia Ask for County Residents’ Budget Priorities
Harris County Commissioners Adrian Garcia and Lesley Briones are seeking county residents' input on the county's 2027 fiscal year budget.
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