🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are some picture books, chapter books, and middle grade books (ages 8-12) that highlight social justice issues and the people who fight for equal rights for all. bit.ly/3PAcq0L

UPDATE: Due to the winter weather event, all HCPL locations will be CLOSED Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Due dates and holds have been extended to Jan. 23. Find warming centers and other resources here: readyharris.org Stay safe and stay warm everyone!

Listening to "Let's Talk about the Citizenship Program at the Library" at hcpl.net/citizenship/

We're back! We hope everyone stayed warm ❄️ MOST HCPL locations are open today! Please visit hcpl.net/locations for the latest location & hours information.

Starting Feb. 3, HCPL patrons will be required to use their Personal Identification Number (PIN) when using self-checkout machines, the Overdrive Digital Catalog, and the Libby app in order to prevent unauthorized use of library cards. More info: bit.ly/2D8YTv9

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman! When: Tuesday, January 28th at 12:00 PM CST Register: libraryc.org/hcpl/65197

Fiction and nonfiction titles for young readers in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires. bit.ly/4jqA3Xv

Before 2025 builds up a head of steam and all the new happenings obscure the view in the rearview mirror, we wanted to take a moment to recognize some of the people we lost in 2024. bit.ly/3WwvqRN

Step inside the strange and wondrous world of revered film and television director David Lynch (1946-2025). bit.ly/3PU1xqW

Blogger Laura S is back with part two in her series that answers the question “Why is my wait time in Libby so long?” (SPOILER: it's probably not what you think). hcpl.net/blogs/post/hol… (If you missed part one, there's a link).

This is so cool!

This Library Lovers Month, Harris County Public Library and Houston Public Library are teaming up to share their digital collections on Libby! ❤️📚 You now have access to thousands of eBooks and audiobooks from BOTH libraries. Learn more here: bit.ly/3ENX06N

This weekend OCA’s Office of Sustainability & Harris County Public Library kicked off the 1st Repair Café of 2025 with a bang (and a few hammer taps!)! From mending clothes to fixing electronics, we saw creativity, community spirit, & serious DIY skills in action. Thanks to all who joined!

Attention: Our Digital Navigators have added classes in Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis! Visit lnkd.in/gkuyR5cG to sign up for a computer basics class or visit them at a Harris County Public Library location for assistance in finding resources for low-cost internet and devices.

Happy Easter! We'll be closed April 18-20, but our digital library is open 24/7. ¡Feliz Pascua! Estaremos cerrados del 18 al 20 de abril, pero nuestra biblioteca digital está abierta 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana. #HappyEaster #FelicesPascuas

Harris County Public Library wishes you a Happy Easter to those who celebrate! 🐣 Our libraries are currently closed but our digital library is open 24/7 at hcpl.net!

Event alert! ✨ Harris County Public Library is hosting a FREE event with Newbery award winning authors Jerry Craft and Kwame Alexander for their new book, J vs. K! Bonus: the first 150 people to register will receive a free copy of J vs. K! Reserve your spot here! bit.ly/445XHTM

In observance of Memorial Day, our libraries will be closed Monday, May 26th but our digital library is open 24/7. En conmemoración del Día de los Caídos, nuestras bibliotecas estarán cerradas el lunes 26 de mayo, pero nuestra biblioteca digital está siempre abierta.

In observance of Juneteenth, our libraries will be closed Thursday, June 19th but our digital library is open 24/7. En conmemoración a Juneteenth, nuestras bibliotecas estarán cerradas el jueves, 19 de junio, pero nuestra biblioteca digital está siempre abierta.

HCPL will be closed for 4th of July! Our digital library is open 24/7 at hcpl.net ! HCPL estará cerrado el 4 de julio! Nuestra biblioteca digital está abierta las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana en hcpl.net