Featured Lists
2025 TLA Texas Topaz List: Nonfiction for Adults
Texas Library Association recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning.
Nonfiction Spotlight
Explore the world between the covers of a book!
2025 TLA Texas Topaz List: Nonfiction for Adults
Texas Library Association recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning.
Unsung Heroes and Events in Black History for Kids
Learn more about these little known people and events this Black History Month. Spanning non-fiction, historical fiction, and biographies.
2025 TLA Texas Topaz List: Nonfiction for Adults
Texas Library Association recommended nonfiction titles that stimulate reading for pleasure and personal learning.
Unsung Heroes and Events in Black History for Kids
Learn more about these little known people and events this Black History Month. Spanning non-fiction, historical fiction, and biographies.
Authorama365 - Live Virtual Author Talks
In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
Feb 11th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves,…
An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins
Feb 18th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
We welcome you to our conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of…
Author talk with Author Dan Heath
Mar 12th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Are you ready for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our…
In Conversation with Clara Bingham
Mar 20th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new…
In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
Feb 11th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves,…
An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins
Feb 18th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
We welcome you to our conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of…
Author talk with Author Dan Heath
Mar 12th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Are you ready for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our…
In Conversation with Clara Bingham
Mar 20th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new…
Book Clubs – We’ve Got You Covered
Find a Book Club
Book clubs are a great way to connect with other book lovers and find fantastic new reads. HCPL has book clubs for a wide variety of interests. Find out what we're reading, register and we'll see you there!
Book Club Events
Spotlight on Comics & Graphic Novels
What's better than a great book? A great book with great artwork! HCPL has graphic novels for adults, teens and kids in print and eBook formats
Staff Lists
2025 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List- Grades 9-12
Selections featuring American-style graphic novels from the 2025 TLA Maverick List. For the full list, visit https://bit.ly/4hzLslW
2025 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List- Grades 6-8
Graphic Novels for teens in grades 6-8. This list highlights the American style graphic novel titles on the 2025 award list.
Nikki Giovanni (1943-2024)
Nikki Giovanni: Poet, activist, professor, and spoken word artist who will be forever revered and remembered. Rest Well.
2025 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List- Grades 9-12
Selections featuring American-style graphic novels from the 2025 TLA Maverick List. For the full list, visit https://bit.ly/4hzLslW
2025 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List- Grades 6-8
Graphic Novels for teens in grades 6-8. This list highlights the American style graphic novel titles on the 2025 award list.
Nikki Giovanni (1943-2024)
Nikki Giovanni: Poet, activist, professor, and spoken word artist who will be forever revered and remembered. Rest Well.
New eBooks
Tools & Resources for Readers
Author Alerts!
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Novelist Plus
Reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages.
Novelist K-8 Plus
Reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers in grades K-12.
Gale Books & Authors
Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.
Author Alerts!
Get a text or email when we order new titles by your favorite authors!
Novelist Plus
Reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages.
Novelist K-8 Plus
Reading suggestions for both fiction and nonfiction for readers in grades K-12.
Gale Books & Authors
Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.
