HCPL Blog

Summertime in Houston is a great time to stay indoors and learn new skills. For students and adults alike, no other skills are as important for job searching and career advancement as computer literacy and experience with different programs and software.  

Well, here we are in the beginnings of summer, and we are already getting some record-breaking temperatures!  All we can do is try to stay in the confines of air-conditioning, go swimming, or maybe make something cold and refreshing to cool us off.

Houston summer heat can be dangerous. Older folks, the very young, and people with underlying health issues are most at risk, but with heat indexes over 100, everyone needs to take extra care. Harris County Public Library branches are great places to come to cool off.

Dog or fur child? The line is a bit blurry as dogs are becoming more and more a part of the family. Consider the abundance of specialty dog foods, pet-friendly restaurants or even dog birthday parties. In my family, my husband and I regularly refer to our dog, Portland, as our son.

Lectores Ávidos, Un grupo con propósito de superación personal  

Harris County Public Library is returning to in-person programs for its popular Summer Reading Program (SRP). This Summer, HCPL is inviting area readers of all ages to explore “Oceans of Possibilities,” with in-person programs and events that encourage patrons to sing, play, move and explore.

Meet the Curiosity Cruiser Team!

As we are fast approaching summer, the Curiosity Cruiser is staying busy and will be visiting quite a few sites this year. We’ll need all hands-on deck, so why not meet the team while you are here?

Reading can be hard.