Harris County Public Library and the Office of County Administration are hosting Repair Cafes that promote sustainable living by extending the lives of everyday household items
HCPL hosts an Evening with Author Ibram X. Kendi
[HOUSTON, TX. March 1, 2026] – Harris County Public Library is hosting bestselling author, historian, and activist Ibram X. Kendi to celebrate the publication of his latest book Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age. The event will be held at the Yellowstone School auditorium on Friday, March 27, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m (doors open…
HCPL is awarded the 2026 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize, recognizing the public library as a vital community asset
HCPL is awarded the 2026 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize. The award recognizes the powerful synergy that results when a library works closely with both its local government and its community
County Commissioners Celebrate HCPL’s Career Online High School Graduates
[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.
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