Interactive Programs
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Join us in a game that allows you to embark on epic adventures in a fantasy world filled with magic, monsters, and endless possibilities!
TEEN STEM
Explore the world around you through different Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math experiments and activities.
BOARD GAMES
Whether you are feeling nostalgic or love the thrill of competition, come and enjoy your favorite classic board games, card games, party games, and more at the library!
WRITE ON! WITH HPL
From characters, to plotting, to pacing – we’re talking about ways to improve your creative writing skills! Get your creative juices flowing as you explore the art of creative writing. Registration is required.
Join the Fun!
Calling all creative teens ages 11-18 to compete and have their chance to shine! The Get Graphic contest is your opportunity to showcase your talent. Submit your original comic, either solo or with a team, and compete for recognition.
All participants will receive a digital invitation to the Get Graphic reception, where your creativity will be celebrated, and contest winners will be announced on November 16th. This year, our keynote speaker is Kayla Miller, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Click graphic novel series and co-author of its spin-off series Besties.
All participants will receive a digital invitation to the Get Graphic reception, where your creativity will be celebrated, and contest winners will be announced on November 16th. This year, our keynote speaker is Kayla Miller, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Click graphic novel series and co-author of its spin-off series Besties.
Download & Stream
MOVIES, MUSIC & TV
Borrow and enjoy movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card.
EBOOKS & EAUDIOBOOKS
Sign in with your library card number to start borrowing now. Check out up to 15 items at one time and keep for 14 days. Find themed titles for holidays and celebrations!
PRESSREADER
Download or stream over 7000 newspapers and magazines from the U.S. and 55 countries around the world. Sign in with your library card and choose Houston Public Library.
COMICS
Read comics in your browser or in the Library Pass Comics Plus app. Just sign in with your library card number and choose a category. Titles can be filtered by age and language.
Teen Advisory Club
TAC will work to provide activities for teens and provide a platform for feedback on library services. Members can earn service hours by attending skill development workshops, volunteering to assist with programming, and assisting with creative art projects.
To be eligible for TAC, you must be between 13-18 years of age, live in the Houston area, be passionate about library services, and be able to attend monthly two-hour meetings.
Homework Help
LIVE TUTORING
Get live tutoring, studying tools, and collaborate with friends or experts in virtual study rooms. Achieve your learning and career goals now.
LEARNINGLINK
Your educational passport to use HPL resources at home for students at participating school districts. There is not a physical card associated with these accounts, just log in with your student ID.
EBSCO LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY
Improve your core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, obtain occupational certification, find a job and more!
LINKEDIN LEARNING
A vast library of over 16,000 video tutorials in multiple languages covering software, technology, hard and soft business skills and many other topics, all taught by recognized industry experts.
COLLEGE PREP
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Get ready for college and find help at HPL's cafécollege Houston! You can receive scholarship application and essay review assistance. Let us help you get free money to finance your college degree.
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Education, College & Career Resources
Get your GED, check out local colleges, explore financial aid options including scholarships, and look for internship and employment opportunities.
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For Parents & Educators
TEACHING BOOKS
Tools for teachers and students including lists of award winners and diverse books, new books, series lists, meet-the-author videos, Lexile levels, reader's advisory tools, and lesson plans.
OUT2LEARN
Network of Houston-area after school and out-of-school programs and activities for youth ages 5-18 in the areas of academics, arts, sports, recreation, and college and career prep.
NOVELIST K-8 PLUS
Online resource for helping teachers, school media specialists and kids find that next great fiction or nonfiction book to read. Includes Lexile scores.
EXPLORA: ADULT EDITION
Searches for content from numerous resources. Results cover a broad range of topics including arts, literature, science, biography, history and health, plus resources for educators.
FIELD TRIPS
Join us for engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and enhance learning for students of all ages. We offer guided tours, instruction, and various activities tailored for class field trips and other visiting groups. Dive into our collection and discover the many ways to connect and learn.
Available on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 12 PM during the school year.
Available on Mondays from 9:30 AM to 12 PM during the school year.
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