Harris County Public Library

Exciting News!

Posted Tue, 02/09/2010 - 12:05am by Christine Turner

Jerry Pinkney is the first individual African American to win the Caldecott Medal award!

Free Tax Assistance

Posted Mon, 02/01/2010 - 10:11am by Veronica G.

Don't wait to do your tax return on April 15th. For your convenience, multiple library locations have volunteers from AARP to help you file your 2009 taxes. Tax assistance is available to everyone but please check with your desired location for schedule information and required documents.

Be sure to bring the following documents:

Good-by J. D. Salinger, 1919-2010

Posted Fri, 01/29/2010 - 4:53pm by Grace Lillevig

"What I was really hanging around for, I was trying to feel some kind of a good-by. I mean I've left schools and places I didn't even know I was leaving them. I hate that. I don't care if it's a sad good-by or a bad good-by, but when I leave a place I like to know I'm leaving it. If you don't, you feel even worse."

~J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye, Chapter 1

Coretta Scott King Book Awards Announced

Posted Mon, 01/25/2010 - 1:38pm by Kathleen G

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards were designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace. The Coretta Scott King Book Awards recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.

Black History Month Celebrations Begin at Parker Williams Branch

Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 3:56pm by Linda Stevens

On Saturday, February 6th, Harris County Public Library will kickoff Black History Month celebrations at the Parker Williams Branch Library with a day of fun and educational programs.

For Kids:

Express Children’s Theatre will take you along on a family’s journey to freedom through the Underground Railroad in the children’s play, Freedom Train at 10:30 am.

Jim Murphy Wins the Margaret A. Edwards Award

Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 2:06pm by Mer L.

The Margaret A. Edwards Award honors an author for his or her significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. Jim Murphy, perhaps best known for his non-fiction works, makes history come alive for teen readers. Check out some of Jim Murphy’s books here @ HCPL!

Rebecca Stead Wins Newbery Medal

Posted Thu, 01/21/2010 - 12:22pm by Kathleen G

Then John Newbery Medal is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. When You Reach Me written by Rebecca Stead is the 2010 Newbery Medal winner.