HCPL Blog

I will now say hello to you in the languages of many countries!

America: Hello

Harris County Public Library (HCPL) branches are currently closed due to the Covid-19 Stay Home, Work Safe Order, but they continue to provide much-needed services to their communities. This now includes drive-up Wi-Fi connection at most HCPL branch locations. HCPL’s Information Technology Divisi

Are you in the mood to cook?

  “We are all makers” is not a novel idea but it is the mindset of Harris County Public Library maker locations, innovation labs, and maker programming.  During these unprecedented times, all twenty-six HCPL locations are still committed to serving our communities.  One of the w

Lacy Laird, a library service specialist at our Northwest Branch Library has gone above and beyond in gathering a comprehensive list of helpful links for anyone seeking support through the Covid-19 crisis.

UPDATE: Friday, May 22, 5:50 PM CST

PLEASE NOTE: Based on the extension of Harris County's Stay at Home, Work Safe order to June 10th, HCPL No-contact Curbside Pick-Up will be postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.  We will

There are some very simple steps you can take to minimize your chances of contracting respiratory illnesses like the Coronavirus. Staying up-to-date on developments of outbreaks and avoiding misinformation are two of them.

Resident Youth Literacy Services Specialist, Anjela Martinez and Young Adult Services Librar