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Libraries – Dealing with the fungus among us
Harris County Public Library tackles disaster recovery, innovating to protect collections from humidity and mold in the face of increasing climate challenges.
7 of our Favorite Canine Characters for National Dog Day
Are you a dog lover? Then you may already know about National Dog Day that is celebrated every year on August 26th. It is a wonderful time to celebrate our best furry friends!
Which of These Classic Characters Are You Most Like? Take the Quiz!
I have read two similar literary classics which are Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. These two works tell the story of female
Real Books: The Case for Graphic Novels
Despite the growing number of graphic novels available on the market and the enthusiastic support of many young readers, graphic novels still cannot shake the reputation for not being "real books" that they have with some teachers, parents, and administrators.
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.
Borderlands: A Modern Gaming Masterpiece Turned Hopeful Blockbuster
Borderlands, the new action movie releasing soon, is based on a successful video game series of the same name that lets players fight all sorts of creatures, bandits, and robots with an armory of hundreds of guns with unique skills, elements, and playstyles.
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…
Is AI OK? A Librarian’s Thoughts on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence
AI art generators, AI writing, Chat GPT, fair use, new technology and ethics
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (1950 – 2024)
We at Harris County Public Library want to take a moment to remember Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, whose passing was announced Friday evening. Her record of public service as a municipal judge, member of the Houston City Council, and U.S. Representative for the 18th District spanned decades. In her passing, both sides of the aisle…
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