The HCPL App

Submitted by Beth Krippel on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:16am

Android users: did you know that Harris County Public Library has a new app? The new HCPL app makes it quick and easy to access Harris County Public Library resources on the go!

The app allows you to:

Teens: My Super Scream Sixteen

Submitted by Darla Pruitt on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 10:34am

Teens, do you have your pass to our annual Haunted Library? This year's theme is My Super Scream Sixteen. Will you survive your first, and possibly last, sweet sixteen party? 

Permission slips are required and are available at the front desk. 

Teens: Gear Up for Cosplay Chess

Submitted by Darla Pruitt on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 2:41pm

Teens! Get out your best costume or cosplay and become a living chess piece on Tuesday, October 2nd at Cosplay Chess! No knowledge of chess is required as you will just be a pawn (or King or other piece) in the game! Live and die as your character! Dress as anyone including yourself to join in the fun. Registration begins at 6:30 and the game starts at 7pm. Don't miss it!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Submitted by Beth Krippel on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 1:33pm

Did you know that September is Library Card Sign-up Month? Signing up for a library card is a great step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Harris County Public Library cards are free to Texas residents of all ages. Registered borrowers may borrow materials from any Harris County Public Library branch and have full use of all HCPL online resources, such as eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive and OneClickDigital, streaming video through Kanopy and OverDrive, magazines through Flipster, and research databases for business, genealogy, language learning and more. To receive your full service card, visit any Harris County Public Library Branch to fill out an application and provide proof of mailing address, such as your photo identification.

It's Book Club Week @ at Library!

Submitted by Darla Pruitt on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 11:23am

Calling all adults and teens! It's book club week! This Thursday at 1pm our adult book club, Lunch 'n' Lit will be discussing How to Stop Time by Matt Haig so bring your lunch and enjoy some lively discussion. 

Also on Thursday, Teen Book Club will be discussing banned books at 4:30pm. You can read any banned book of your choice and join us to find out why the book was challenged. You can also make a tote bag with you favorite literary quote. Snacks will be provided. 

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