Have you met Adventure Buddy? He's a 3D-printed ducky with a smile on his face and a vibe of whimsical fun. He's part of our ever-growing Library of Things collection. You check him out of the library and take him on a trip: anywhere from overseas, to the corner store and back. It's all new to Adventure Buddy.
I recently had the honor of taking Adventure Buddy to visit his Grand-Buddies in beautiful Tucson, Arizona! Buddy got to go swimming, eat sushi, and see some amazing Saguaro cacti, up close!
You can check out your own Adventure Buddy, follow along in Buddy's Adventure Log, and share your travels on social media with the #HPLAdventures hashtag! Don't forget to subscribe to our Library of Things Newsletter if you'd like to see what else is new in the collection!
Houston Public Library is excited to be featured for the growing buzz surrounding our upcoming Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway. That's happening Friday, August 9th, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM at ALL HPL library locations across the city.
Families are invited to come out and take part in this impactful citywide event, where we’ll be offering free backpacks, essential school supplies, and most importantly, an open door to even greater opportunities with your Houston Public Library this school year.
Let’s get students ready to succeed together & stop by your nearest HPL location, join the fun, and kick off the new school year with the tools and support every learner deserves.
See you there!