Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October 15
Family Bilingual Reads for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month
Bilingual Spanish/English picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction to read as a family!
Libros de Aventuras: Latinx Middle Grade Adventures
Fan of Percy Jackson or The Last Kids on Earth? Try reading these adventure middle grade books by Latinx authors.
Nonfiction Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the diverse voices and stories of Latinx people by checking out these nonfiction reads.
The Lowrider Library Connection
Danny Pechal's love for lowrider culture began with a high school magazine and led to his famous Whataburger-themed bike in Houston.
Family Bilingual Reads for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month
Bilingual Spanish/English picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction to read as a family!
Libros de Aventuras: Latinx Middle Grade Adventures
Fan of Percy Jackson or The Last Kids on Earth? Try reading these adventure middle grade books by Latinx authors.
Nonfiction Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the diverse voices and stories of Latinx people by checking out these nonfiction reads.
The Lowrider Library Connection
Danny Pechal's love for lowrider culture began with a high school magazine and led to his famous Whataburger-themed bike in Houston.
Banned Books Week, October 5 - 11
Books Banned or Challenged for Surprising Reasons
Books are often challenged for serious reasons, but sometimes...well...we'll let you decide.
What Makes Public Libraries Worth Fighting For?
On this National Library Workers Day, HCPL shares some thoughts on why we do what we do.
ICYMI: "I'm with the Banned" Highlights
and Another Chance to Stand Up for Your Freedom to Read
Censoring Art: Book Bans and Video Game Censorship
A look at censorship of video games and its similarities to the current resurgence of book censorship.
Books Banned or Challenged for Surprising Reasons
Books are often challenged for serious reasons, but sometimes...well...we'll let you decide.
What Makes Public Libraries Worth Fighting For?
On this National Library Workers Day, HCPL shares some thoughts on why we do what we do.
ICYMI: "I'm with the Banned" Highlights
and Another Chance to Stand Up for Your Freedom to Read
Censoring Art: Book Bans and Video Game Censorship
A look at censorship of video games and its similarities to the current resurgence of book censorship.