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Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
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Gale in Context: Biography

Over 600,000 biographical entries covering a range of historically significant people and present-day newsmakers.
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Gale Literature Resource Center

Literature criticism, biographies, topic and work overviews, reviews, author interviews-the trusted information you need for your analysis.
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Gale in Context: Elementary

Homework resources that bolster the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills.
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Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
Online Resource

Gale in Context: Biography

Over 600,000 biographical entries covering a range of historically significant people and present-day newsmakers.
Online Resource

Gale Literature Resource Center

Literature criticism, biographies, topic and work overviews, reviews, author interviews-the trusted information you need for your analysis.
Online Resource

Gale in Context: Elementary

Homework resources that bolster the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills.

TLA Reading Lists and Award Books

Every year, the Texas Library Association shares reading lists and award lists that represent the best of the best in children's literature.

TLA Reading Lists and Award Books

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TLA 2x2 List 2025

TLA's Children's Round Table list of recommended books for kids age 2 years to second grade to encourage voluntary reading.
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2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction for Grades K-2

Texas Library Association recommended nonfiction titles to help foster a love of reading and life-long learning for readers in grades K-2.
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2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction for Grades 3-5

TLA recommended nonfiction titles to help foster a love of reading and to promote life-long learning for readers in grades 3-5.
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Little Mavericks 2025 Graphic Novels for Grades K-5

Selected realistic fiction from TLA Little Maverick list of graphic novels for kids grades K-5. See full list here: https://bit.ly/4grEI8U
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TLA 2x2 List 2025

TLA's Children's Round Table list of recommended books for kids age 2 years to second grade to encourage voluntary reading.
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Staff List

2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction for Grades K-2

Texas Library Association recommended nonfiction titles to help foster a love of reading and life-long learning for readers in grades K-2.
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2025 Texas Topaz Nonfiction for Grades 3-5

TLA recommended nonfiction titles to help foster a love of reading and to promote life-long learning for readers in grades 3-5.
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Little Mavericks 2025 Graphic Novels for Grades K-5

Selected realistic fiction from TLA Little Maverick list of graphic novels for kids grades K-5. See full list here: https://bit.ly/4grEI8U
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Families, Caregivers, and Childcare Providers of children 8 years and under!Families, Caregivers, and Childcare Providers of children 8 years and under!

ELQN partners believe that every child deserves a strong start. By collaborating with community members who know their neighborhoods best, we work to develop quality improvement strategies that reflect local values, needs, and resources. Supported by the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, ELQN aims to unite communities in creating lasting and meaningful changes in early childhood education.

ELQN partners believe that every child deserves a strong start. By collaborating with community members who know their neighborhoods best, we work to develop quality improvement strategies that reflect local values, needs, and resources. Supported by the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, ELQN aims to unite communities in creating lasting and meaningful changes in early childhood education.

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Developing Strong Study Habits

Find a good place to study

It can be hard to find a quiet space in busy households, but clearing and creating a space dedicated to studying can help children stay focused on the work at hand. At many of our libraries you can find dedicated study spaces for students to use.

Minimize Distractions

Removing devices or electronics from view, turning off music, and asking siblings to play elsewhere can help children struggling with focusing on clearing their mind for their studies. Just make sure the space is still bright and comfortable.

Discover your learning style

All children learn differently, discover how your child responds to different teaching methods and find tools and resources at the library, to encourage their continued learning at home.

Ask for help

Teachers and librarians will be more than happy to help parents get involved in their child's educational journey. Just ask! Librarians can support learning by providing parents with references to specific study materials that is age appropriate.

Develop your child’s skills to become lifelong readers & learnersDevelop your child’s reading skills

HCPL is for you and your child every step of the way with resources, programs, know-how, and our award-winning Growing Readers Early Literacy Initiative.
HCPL is for you and your child every step of the way with resources, programs, know-how, and our award-winning Growing Readers Early Literacy Initiative.
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Full STEAM Ahead!

Explore Science Technology Engineering Art and Math programs!

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It's Story Time!

Story Time is an event for young children and their caregivers that encourage the love of books and reading!  We've got new magic, mystery, and fun in store for you and your little ones every week!

Find a Story Time

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Read 1000 Books!Read 1000 Books!

A simple and fun way to start your child on the path to success! Reading 1000 books before Kindergarten is easier than you think.
Reading 1000 books before Kindergarten is easy at the library! Register to start your child's journey to success.  
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Family Place Activities

Almost all Harris County Public Library Locations are Family Place Libraries. What does that mean? It means that our libraries offer specially designed spaces and programs for your family to play and learn together! All families, all year, engaging children in reading, learning and playing activities.

Family Activities

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Book Hunters: Your Personal Reading ConsultantsBook Hunters: Your Personal Reading Consultants

Book Hunters is a FREE service that matches readers with books they love.
Book Hunters is a FREE service that matches readers with books they love.
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Staff Picks

Books selected by our Children's Librarians just for you!

I'm a Part of My Community!

Learn more about the importance of community, organizing, and working together with these children's books.

Girls in STEM!

Here we're celebrating girls in STEM through picture books, biographies, and chapter books.

Love YourShelf

Celebrate you and the things that make you remarkable with these picture books!

I'm a Part of My Community!

Learn more about the importance of community, organizing, and working together with these children's books.

Girls in STEM!

Here we're celebrating girls in STEM through picture books, biographies, and chapter books.

Love YourShelf

Celebrate you and the things that make you remarkable with these picture books!

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For Caregivers

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Connecting Caregivers to Resources

HCPL is here for you and your child every step of the way. HCPL connects parents and caregivers to resources.
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El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Let's celebrate Children's Day & Book Day! ¡Vamos a celebrar el día de los ñinos y el día de los libros!
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Graphic Novels for Kids

Some of you may have read that title and thought, “That’s a thing?!” It sure is! Graphic novels are more than just hardbound comic books.…
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Check us out on social media! #HCPLKids

Use our hashtag to share your most recent reads or fun from a recent program!

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