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Wednesday, 02/01 all locations will open at 12PM due to staff training. Please browse our Digital Library for access to free e-Resources!
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Search databases, articles and documents in journals, newspapers, and online archives for free with your MY Link Library card. Some resources are only available in-house or specific Research Center, but most are available online from home.
Search all the databases supplied to Houston Public Library by Gale simultaneously or select particular resources to cross search. Includes ebooks, literary research, periodicals, primary sources, and business tools. Search for any term or phrase and find articles from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, documents, and ebooks along with videos, images and podcast content.
Searchable recent digital issues of the Houston Chronicle, October 2017-present. Select See Related Sources for recent issues of Houston Community Weeklies (90-day embargo) and the Houston Chronicle Historical Archive (1901-2017).
Listing of all journals, magazines and newspapers available in print or in full-text online in the Houston Public Library collection, with links to electronic issues.
(*Remote users: Select OpenAthens Login, search for Houston Public Library, then enter your HPL library card number and PIN for access.)
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. LinkedIn Learning for Library provides 24/7 access to online learning to help you achieve personal and professional goals. Use via browser or get the app for iOS or Android mobile devices. (Use Library ID: houstonpubliclibrary if prompted by app.)
NOTES: 1) On 3/25/2021, Lynda Library/LinkedIn Learning upgraded to LinkedIn Learning for Library. Former Lynda Library users are no longer able to migrate course completion records from the old Lynda Library platform. 2) This is a very popular resource and occasionally all of HPL's allowed number of simultaneously-use "seats" are occupied. If you have difficulty logging in this is likely the cause and we recommend trying again later. 3) This resource does not work with the Internet Explorer browser.
Download e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines, comics, TV and videos. Get the Libby app for iOS and Android or use OverDrive or Libby in browser. (*NOTE: The OverDrive app is no longer available to new users effective 2/23/2022 and will be discontinued at the end of 2022.)
Build real world computer coding skills through adventure-filled game-based learning. Programming languages include Python, JavaScript and more. Recommended for grade 3 to adults. Log in through the Houston Public Library website with your library card and PIN each time you play.
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