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Winter Reading Program 11/26/2018 Categories: Books & ReadingHolidayReading Tags: Start a new holiday tradition with HPL.
50 Slices of Pie 11/24/2018 Categories: HolidayBooks & Reading Tags: piethanksgivingdessertsholiday When an HPL librarian is drafted to write a post about pies, she finds the topic appetizing, enticing and indulgent.
Thought-provoking Reads for Hispanic Heritage Month 9/28/2018 Categories: Books & ReadingReadingHistory Tags: hhmHispanic Heritage MonthLibroFEST Delve into history, identity, culture and more with these books celebrating hispanic heritage!
Of Witches and Vampires 9/17/2018 Categories: Books & ReadingAuthors Tags: witchesvampiresall soulsdeborah harknesstime's convert Best selling author Deborah Harkness' latest Time's Convert has our favorite vampires and witches!
Vacations To Die For 8/7/2018 Categories: Books & ReadingReading Tags: summer 2018Horrorthrillersscary vacationsliving your best life If you didn't get away this summer, don't be sad! Be glad you didn't end up like some of these characters.
Crime Novels Go Outback 7/24/2018 Categories: Books & ReadingReading Tags: crime novelsMysteriesthrillersnew titles The next wave of must-read thrillers has arrived.
Stay Woke in 2018: Global Edition 7/2/2018 Categories: Books & Reading Tags: syriakurdistanChinaIndiaisrael-palestine conflict Read these books to unlock achievment level: global wokeness.
Cool Reads for a Hot Houston Summer 6/20/2018 Categories: HolidayBooks & Reading Tags: HoustonSummerSummer Reading If you can't beat the heat, whisk your mind away with these cool reads.
Local Author Spotlight - Bailey Moore 5/23/2018 Categories: AuthorsBooks & Reading Tags: Check out this Q&A with a super cool 4th Grader!
Just Desserts: Last Minute Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2/2/2018 Categories: HolidayBooks & Reading Tags: Valentine's Daydessertscookingcookbooksbakingebooks Make Valentine’s Day extra sweet for that special someone with a homemade treat!
