[HOUSTON, TX. FEBRUARY 27, 2026] -- Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday passed a resolution recognizing Harris County Public Library’s Career Online High School (COHS) and celebrating the program’s Class of 2025. The resolution, spearheaded by Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia and adopted unanimously by the full Commissioners Court, recognizes the Career Online High School Class…
Things to Remember for Houston’s Annual Freeze
NOTICE: All HCPL locations are closed on Monday, January 26. For the past couple of years, every late January or early February. Houstonians can expect a day (If we’re lucky) or two of freezing temperatures or even snow, where your home's landscaping dies and traffic all over town comes to a complete halt. This year…
A Landmark Achievement for Early Literacy in Harris County
HCPL and its longtime partner, the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation (BBHLF), celebrated the completion of the multi-year initiative to make all 26 of the library's full-service branches Family Place Libraries.
Baldwin Boettcher Family Place Ribbon Cutting Celebration
The event marks the culmination of Harris County Public Library's years-long project to make all 26 of its full-service branches Family Place Libraries
HCPL Kanopy and Flipster Services End December 31
[HOUSTON, TX. DECEMBER 10, 2025] – Harris County Public Library works hard to offer as many high-quality educational and entertainment options as possible. But as costs continue to rise, the library has been reviewing the services it offers to ensure we continue to do the most good for the most people with the taxpayer funds…
Food Banks and Food Assistance
BakerRipley Food Fairs Food Fairs are in partnership with the Houston Food Bank and are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates, Locations, and More Information Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Food Distributions Registration required. FindHelp.org FindHelp.org has an interactive webpage to help you find food pantries near you as well as…
Library Services and Hours Maintained in 2026 Budget
Harris County Commissioners Court has approved a 2026 budget of $43,981,134 for Harris County Public Library. This budget for the library ensures that all library locations keep the current hours of operation and current level of services for Harris County residents.
HCPL is Working Smarter to Serve You Better
HCPL has always been committed to providing outstanding service to our communities, no matter what challenges come our way. That means we continually seek new ways to meet the ever-evolving needs of our patrons
Scheduled Upgrade for Libby App, Monday, August 11
All accounts will be logged out of the Libby app on August 11. You will need to log in again with your library card number and PIN before you can continue to use Libby.
Gulf Coast Reads Committee Announces 2025 Selection
About the Selection Get ready to fall in love with a book and the people in it. The Gulf Coast Reads Committee is delighted to announce that the 2025 Gulf Coast Reads selection is The Faculty Lounge by acclaimed Houston author Jennifer Mathieu! This smart and heartfelt novel follows a cast of teachers as they…
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