Services
The Houston Public Library system serves the City's culturally diverse community by offering a broad program of free educational, informational and recreational activities through a central complex and neighborhood branch libraries.
Library Services for Everyone
Ask a Librarian -- Library reference staff will answer your reference question, guide you to information resources, or locate a book.
Computer Classes -- free monthly computer classes are offered for adults and teens throughout Library. Classes are taught in English and Spanish. Classes offered include: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Windows Basics, Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Power Point and Introduction to Excel. For a class schedule, visit the Calendar of Events.
Electronic Book Collections -- Explore the world of e-books at the netLibrary site or catalog, including a growing collection of downloadable audiobooks
Electronic Journal Collections -- Titles of magazines available through the library's licensed databases
Interlibrary Loan -- Get books from other libraries.
Patron Placed Holds -- allows customers to submit a request for a selected title and have it sent to the Houston Public Library location of their choice for pickup. Just browse the catalog, choose an item and place it on hold.
Services for Children
Services for Persons with Disabilities
