Houston Public Library

Convert old cassette tapes and old record albums to CDs. Also, convert your old VHS tapes into DVDs. Bring all of your old items that you would like to have converted to CD or DVD. https://ow.ly/A4AE50SKxS8

Young Neighborhood Library
Thursday, August 8, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Our new George and Barbara
Bush Family Place at Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library ribbon cutting was a success! Thank you to everyone who participated and attended.

Join us for stories, songs, and activities that will help prepare your child for school readiness with basic concepts including ABC’s, 123’s, Colors, and Shapes. https://ow.ly/g1Ok50SKxHZ

Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm

Are you ready to become an American Citizen? HPL is hosting citizenship classes that will include responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, sample written and oral test questions, interview preparation, and a chance to meet and make new friends.

We have also launched new citizenship kits! Designed to help aspiring U.S. citizens, these kits will include essential resources needed to prepare for the naturalization process. From study guides to practice tests, we’ve got you covered!

Visit your local library or check out the links below for more information.

https://ow.ly/xOMi50SKxyK

Happy Cycle to Work Day, Houstonians! 🚴‍♀️🚴 Let's pedal our way to a healthier and greener city together like Vicente Ancheta, Customer Service Clerk at the Central Library. Save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and enjoy the ride with us!

Did you know that the first week of August is International Clown Week? Celebrate with HHRC by heading over to our digital archive where you can see pictures of clowns from the Heiser-Alan Collection of Historical Circus Materials: Heiser-Alban Collection of Historical Circus Materials - Houston Public Library Digital Archives. (https://ow.ly/w92B50SCL0Y)

Did you know that August is Read a Romance Month? Find your next romance read on Libby: https://ow.ly/vyz950SPosh

Need assistance applying for a job or completing a resume? Join us at our Open Lab for Job Help. Staff will be available to answer your questions and provide one-on-one assistance. https://ow.ly/qGUP50SKxs1

Park Place Regional Library
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

The Portal to Texas History hosts digital copies of thousands of issues of newspapers from around the state. This live on-line program will go over the basics of using this resource, with a focus on Houston newspapers.

https://ow.ly/4UbR50SAMfw

Back-to-School with HPL! Are you ready to take your learning to the next level? HPL offers Brainfuse, an incredible resource for students and lifelong learners!

✅ Live Tutoring: Get real-time help from expert tutors in a variety of subjects.

✅ Homework Help: Struggling with a tough assignment? Brainfuse has got you covered.

✅ Study Tools: Access flashcards, practice tests, and more to ace your exams.

All you need is your library card to get started. Visit our website at https://ow.ly/aWpz50SPo0f to learn more!

Toddle around with us for stories, songs, and activities that will help develop your toddler’s social, motor, and literacy skills. Intended for children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. https://ow.ly/oiTG50SKlZQ

Jungman Neighborhood Library
Saturday, August 3, 2024
10:30am - 11:00am

Celebrate and remember James Baldwin for his 100th birthday by checking out his works in our catalog: https://ow.ly/aeCO50SPnuK.

Exercise Class: Line Dancing. Seize the opportunity to be a part of free fitness and meditation classes at the library. You can meet new friends while promoting health, wellness, and fun! https://ow.ly/Tk3H50SII9r

Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
Saturday, August 3, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for a creative and collaborative play experience that will help prepare your child for school readiness. Engage with your child as you create and build with a variety of building blocks! https://ow.ly/tuqh50SIske

Central Library
Friday, August 2, 2024
10:15am - 11:00am

Family Night Unplugged: Engage the whole family with face-to-face fun at your library! Join us for stories, games, toys and crafts and best of all, quality time with your family. https://ow.ly/9lOC50SIszA

Park Place Regional Library
Friday, August 2, 2024
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Back-to-School with HPL! Gear up for learning with FREE educational tools and tips! Access homework help, spaces to study, and worlds to explore through books and beyond with your MYLink card! https://ow.ly/rWxA50SOFGP

Story to Screen: The Color Purple: Movie or the book? You decide! The Story to Screen series features film adaptations, and modern retellings of classic, and cinematic true stories. https://ow.ly/7rsG50SIrWm

Central Library
Thursday, August 1, 2024
2:00pm - 4:30pm

Happy Birthday Harry Potter! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Harry Potter Birthday Bash at the Central Library! 🥳🤓🤩

Bring your computer questions to our Open Lab for Computer Help. Staff will be available to answer your questions and provide one-on-one assistance. https://ow.ly/1eP050SIrJ4

Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
Thursday, August 1, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for some Summertime fun at our beach - themed dance party! We'll have light refreshments, a photo booth, and music to dance to, of course. https://ow.ly/A3eY50SIroA

Jungman Neighborhood Library
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Do you dream of YouTube stardom? Join us for an orientation covering the Video Studio equipment and policies so you can begin reserving and using the space. https://ow.ly/zKGu50SIkU7

TECHLink Dixon
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Happy International Friendship Day from Houston Public Library! Let's celebrate the bonds that unite us and the power of friendship. Stop by your local library to check out some of these cool friendship themed books! Tag your friends to spread some love and joy today!

Bring your imagination and let's get crafting! Join us to make a puffy paint kids craft that you can show off at home. https://ow.ly/Sw8K50SIjOU

Ring Neighborhood Library
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities that will help prepare your child for school readiness with basic concepts including ABC’s, 123’s, Colors, and Shapes. https://ow.ly/JEwF50SIiJ5

Young Neighborhood Library
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
10:30am - 11:30am

💄 Happy National Lipstick Day! 💋 Come celebrate with us at Houston Public Library! Whether you're a bold red or a subtle n**e, we've got the perfect book to match your lipstick style.

Early closure today at the Central Library and Juilia Ideson Building due to a special event. We are sorry for any inconvenience. We will resume standard business operations on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

We are excited to partner with the Diabetes Awareness & Wellness Network! DAWN will be providing free diabetes self-management educational sessions and many other health related services to Houstonians in order to reduce and prevent chronic disease. https://ow.ly/TUUw50SHm4M

Scenic Woods Regional Library
Monday, July 29, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Join us for our Rare Books on Display event. Rare books from the Locked Case Collection will be on display for public viewing for the first time!
https://ow.ly/8vHp50SHlun

Julia Ideson Building
Saturday, August 17, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Did you know you could get a passport at your library? Passport offices are located at:

Alief-Henington Regional Library - 11903 Bellaire Blvd., Second Floor, Houston, TX 77072

Central Library - 500 McKinney St., First Floor, Houston, TX 77002

Collier Regional Library - 6200 Pinemont Dr. Houston, TX 77092

McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library - 7405 Stella Link Rd. Houston, TX 77025

Park Place Regional Library - 8145 Park Place Blvd. Houston, TX 77017

Walker Neighborhood Library - 11630 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77035

Please call (832) 393-PASS or visit houstonlibrary.org/passports for details.

Join us tomorrow for Shakespeare Everywhere: Conversations on Costumes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Costumes can transport actors and audiences alike into an entirely different world. Meet Jodie Daniels and Paige Willson, who have designed magical costumes for three different productions of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at the Houston Shakespeare Festival.

Costume designs will also be on display for the audience to view up close.

https://ow.ly/UJmq50SGnAO

Central Library
Saturday, July 27, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm