Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15)
Featured Event
Apollo Chamber Players Present Library Voyage
Oct 12th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Harris County Public Library and Apollo Chamber Players are pleased to present Chapter 25 of Library Voyage
Why is Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15?
Have you ever wondered why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September instead of being just a full calendar month?
Anime en la cultura hispana
Hablar sobre la popularidad del anime en América Latina, especÃficamente en México, y la influencia que ha tenido en mi familia y en mÃ.
Celebrating Anime in Hispanic Culture
Celebrating the influences Anime has had in Latin America, specifically Mexico where my family is from.
6 Latin American Horror Films That Will Haunt You
October is Spooky Season and part of Hispanic Heritage Month! We're celebrating both with some horror films by Latin American directors.
Halloween @ HCPL
Scoobtober: The Best and Worst of the Scooby-Doo Franchise
'Tis the season of pumpkin spice lattes, Spirit Halloween pop-ups, and Scoobtober--so let's rank some Scooby-Doo media!
BrujerÃa Books
For fans of witchy vibes, check out these books inspired by Latinx witchcraft known as brujerÃa.
Beetlejuice
Dark comedy & horror combine -- sometimes with '80s nostalgia -- to conjure up the Ghost with the Most: Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, BEETLEJ...
Books with Eye-Catching Titles, Adult Fiction Edition
We're told not to judge a book by its cover, but I've found that unique and interesting titles often lead to an equally compelling story.
October is LGBTQ+ History Month
The 55th Anniversary of Stonewall
Blogger Esteban S. offers a history of the Stonewall Uprising that occurred 55 years ago this week.
True Colors
YA graphic novels that explore different experiences and identities within the LGBTQ+ community!
Revolutionary Queer Nonfiction
This list focuses on queer experiences around the world and the richly diverse queer traditions.
What is Bi Erasure?
If you have heard the term before, but weren't sure what it actually means, blogger Mary M. is here to clear things up.
IMLS Celebration
Join us at our fundraising luncheon to celebrate Harris County Public Library’s award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and our achievements of the past year! We offer various sponsorship levels, each providing unique benefits and visibility opportunities. We look forward to you joining us and supporting our continued success in serving our community.Â
- What:Â IMLS Award Celebration Luncheon
- When:Â Monday, October 14, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Where: Junior League of Houston
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Presented by Harris County Friends of the LIbrary
