Harris County Public Library is proud to announce that Executive Director, Edward Melton, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Urban Libraries Council
HCPL Morningstar and Read the Books Access Ends 5/31/2026
Harris County Public Library strives to offer as many valuable resources as possible, but as subscription prices continue to rise, the library has had to make some tough decisions to ensure we do our best with the taxpayer funds entrusted to us.
New Procedure for MCMLS Patrons Using Libby App and OverDrive
If you are an MCMLS cardholder and can no longer access your holds or checkouts in the Libby app, you will need to re-enter your MCMLS library card as a "reciprocal lending partner" card.
ALA’s Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025
As a part of the National Library Week celebration, the American Library Association (ALA) publishes its State of America's Libraries Report, which provides a comprehensive snapshot of trends, challenges, and statistics affecting public, school, and academic libraries. The State of America's Libraries Report is traditionally published as part of National Library Week's Right to Read…
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
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and REPAIR CAFES
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
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…
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.
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…
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