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Houston Public Library 120th Anniversary

 

 

CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
 
Celebrating 120 Years
Opened to the Public on March 2, 1904
As we reflect on 120 years of service, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering support from our community who have made us a cornerstone of knowledge and inspiration. Since establishment in 1904, your patronage has been instrumental in fostering a love for learning, literacy, and culture. Thank you for allowing us to evolve, innovate, and continue providing a diverse range of resources and services to meet the evolving needs of our vibrant and dynamic city.

EXPLORE   
You’re Invited
It's Birthday Mini Bashes at a location near you. Bring your friends, family, or come solo - everyone is welcome! Indulge in birthday treats as we celebrate serving our community. Don't miss your chance to grab your exclusive limited-edition MYLink library card powered by H-E-B.

REGISTER   
Did You Know?

 

All library services are free with your MY Link card! Permanent Texas residents may join the library free of charge with proof of residency. Non-residents can purchase a temporary library card for $40/family, which is valid for 12 months.

In addition to our programs and events, you can enjoy computer access at all locations, indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi, reserve study and meeting rooms, take home tablets/laptops, and get activity kits for kids! Explore TECHLink, our makerspace, music & video studios, or the Library of Things collection.
 
 


Get your limited-edition MYLink card at any HPL location!
 
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BOOKS YOU LOVE
Take a brief survey to share your love for a hidden gem, a classic favorite, or a recent discovery! We will publish This must-read list as a special customer curated collection.

 

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CUSTOMER SURVEY
Help shape the future of Houston Public Library by sharing your experiences and ideas. Your input is crucial in enhancing our services and programs.

 

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LIBRARY OF THINGS
Discover non-traditional items now available for checkout. There are kits for art, science, reading, games. Plus bakeware and our new seed library.

 

AARP Tax Help
 
AARP TAX HELP
Get your taxes done for free. The program is open to all taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year.

 

Digital Library & More

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CHILDREN TITLES
Enjoy e-book and e-audiobook service in a browser or read and listen in just 3 clicks with the app. Checkout up to 15 free items for up to 14 days!


 

HPL download and stream!

eBOOK ADDITIONS
Borrow popular and bestselling eBooks and eAudiobooks for adults. Read your favorite comics, graphic books, fiction, or nonfiction titles. Checkout limit is 15 free items for up to 14 days!


 

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NEW FOR ADULTS
Get the latest fiction, nonfiction, romance, literature, or thriller titles for adult readers! Enjoy at anytime with checkout limit of 15 free items for up to 14 days!


 

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NEWS & MAGAZINES
PressReader is the best place to read more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the globe. Get featured publications with no limits or expirations!


 


Author Talk with Denise Hamilton

Author Talk with Denise Hamilton

March 16, 2024 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Central Library | 500 McKinney St.

Get to know the nationally recognized workplace culture expert as she discusses her groundbreaking debut book, Indivisible with Anthony Antoine.

 
WOMAN'S HISTORY MONTH: FICTION
David Henington
Remembering David M. Henington
1929 - 2024

During his remarkable tenure, the HPL system established its first special collection research centers, expanded its collections by over three million volumes, and added 22 new branch locations plus the current Central Library. Henington brought the HPL system into the technological age with the installation of computers as standard equipment in every library building, and the establishment of the system’s first computer-based catalog system. The Alief Library was named in his honor in 1996; the Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library now anchors the award-winning Alief Neighborhood Center and Park, dedicated in 2023.