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New HCPL LAWPods Broaden Access to Legal Resources
Jul 25, 2024
Innovative workspaces provide more equitable and convenient access for Harris County residents
UPDATE: Atascocita Library Reopens Thursday, July 25, 10 am.
Jul 25, 2024
Power and all other necessary services have been restored to the library
Online Resources Scheduled Maintenance
Jul 25, 2024
EBSCO and Gale, two of HCPL's online resource providers, will be performing major maintenance on their systems in the coming days. MORE>>
HCPL Receives the Nation’s Highest Library Honor
May 21, 2024
The Institute of Museum & Library Services announced HCPL as one of 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum & Library Service
Instituciones locales reciben el máximo honor del país
May 21, 2024
El Museo de los Niños y la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Harris reciben la Medalla Nacional por Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas
HCPL Connected Free Wi-Fi Ends Friday, April 26, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
HCPL Connected T-Mobile hotspots and Acer Chromebook laptops with built-in connectivity will no longer have internet service.
HCPL Is Nat'l Medal for Museum & Library Service Finalist
Apr 07, 2024
IMLS announced today that HCPL is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
HCPL to Expand Citizenship Programs
Jan 25, 2024
HCPL will join other county departments and community partners to help newcomers turn American dreams into American realities
HCPL Surpasses 7 Million Digital Checkouts in 2023
Jan 19, 2024
HCPL patrons checked out more than 7 million ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and digital magazines in 2023,
Tomball Library Opens Redesigned Teen Space
Jan 04, 2024
The library hosts an open house Jan. 24, 12-6pm. Everyone is invited to explore the new space, meet YA staff & enjoy light refreshments.
Harris County Named a 2023 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
Dec 13, 2023
National Digital Inclusion Alliance awards the County for strides in ensuring that all residents have access to digital resources and tech.
La Porte Library Cuts Ribbon on Renovated Multipurpose Room
Nov 15, 2023
On Tuesday, La Porte Branch Library welcomed community leaders and the public to the newly renovated Multipurpose Community Room.
HCOHSEM Honors Library Cooling Centers
Nov 06, 2023
HCOHSEM Coordinator Mark Sloan recognized seven HCPL branches that operated cooling centers during record-breaking temperatures.
County Commissioners Boost Early Learning Initiatives
Oct 20, 2023
Harris County has awarded five organizations a total of $18.8 million to improve child care quality via the Early Learning Quality Networks.
LWV Voter Guides Now Available on Libby App
Oct 17, 2023
For the first time, the free nonpartisan Voter Guides will be available in eBook and Audiobook Formats. Learn more>>>
Keep Your Books Longer!
Oct 04, 2023
Starting Oct. 3, Harris County Public Library will implement a new renewal policy that will allow patrons to renew checkouts up to 5 times.
