On this page, you will find all of the policies governing the operation and use of the Harris County Public Libraries.
Author Submission Policy - For authors and publishers who wish to have a book considered for HCPL's collection.
Circulation Policy - policies dealing with borrowing, renewal, and holds for library materials
Collection Policy - policies relating to the materials in our library and digital collections
Display of Materials Policy - rules for groups wanting to display flyers, pamphlets, and other materials at the library, or to collect signatures for petitions on the library grounds.
Computer, Laptop, and WiFi Use Policies
Deselection Policy - The guidelines and procedures for requesting materials be reevaluated and/or removed from the collection
Gift & Donation Policy
Daycare, School, or Other Group Program Attendance Policy - If your daycare, school, or other group is planning to attend a program at an HCPL branch library, please read this first.
Internet Use Policy Library Use Policy Maker Machine Use Policy Meeting & Study Room Policy
Library Use Policy - policies dealing with disruptive and illegal behavior, building regulations, children and animals in the library, and short and long-term suspension of library privileges
Problem Behavior Policy - see Library Use Policy
Proctoring Guidelines
Reciprocal Borrowing Agreements
Taking Photos in the Library