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Liftoff Houston!

Liftoff Houston!, the City of Houston's first business plan competition is now accepting applications... Read more...

New Library Hours!

As of May 4, hours have been restored to 41 libraries on Saturdays... Read more...

Kids can visit MFAH free with a library card!

Did you know that kids with library cards can visit the Museum of Fine Arts Houston for free... Read more...

HPL App Now Available!

HPL's app is now available! Stay connected with all things HPL by downloading the free app to your mobile device... Read more...

John P. McGovern Summer Reading Program

Register for the John P. McGovern Summer Reading Program and become eligible to receive a free book and other great prizes... Read more...

The Houston Public Library Foundation

Through advocacy and fundraising, the Houston Public Library Foundation supports the Houston Public Library’s wide range of initiatives... Read more...

Program Sponsorship and Partners Programs

Support the Houston Public Library by participating in the Corporate Partners Program Read more...

Annual Party in the Stacks

The HPLF's signature annual fundraising event, raises awareness of the needs of the Library in Houston's Community Read more...

Friends Membership and Book Sales

The Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering wider recognition, use, and support of the Houston Public Library Read More...

Special Giving Opportunities

Help the Houston Public Library continue to grow stronger by supporting the HPL Mobile Express Lab Read more...

Houston Public Library Foundation Mission Statement

"Through Advocacy and fundraising, the Houston Public Library Foundation Supports the Houston Public Library's wide range of initiatives with particular emphasis on its neighborhood libraries and their community programs. HPLF is a 501(c)(3) organization."