Catch a sneak peek of what’s to come, including performances by 9-year-old rapper Classical Kiki, singer RoXe, and singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Winters.
Make Music Day Events:
L.O.U.D. Muzik Summit- Friday, June 20, 2025- 9:00am-4:00pm (Julia Ideson Building)
Make Music Day Festival- Saturday, June 21, 2025-11:00am-9:00pm (Entire Plaza, Central Library, Jesse H. Jones Building)
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We’re proud to share that the Houston Chronicle is shining a spotlight on the Houston Public Library and the incredible value of a MYLink library card in a feature article titled “3D printers, music studios and more: A Houston library card offers more than books.”
The article also celebrates our historic and cultural collections, from African American history at the Gregory School, to family genealogy at Clayton, and Houston/Texas history preserved at Julia Ideson. These spaces not only preserve the past but empower our patrons to explore their roots with guidance from on-site archivists.
And it doesn’t stop there—cardholders also gain access to top-tier digital learning and research tools, including:
NOTE: To log in via Linkedin Learning mobile app: Use Library ID: houstonpubliclibrary when prompted, before entering library card and PIN.
LinkedIn Learning for Library provides over 16,000 video tutorials in multiple languages covering software applications and coding, technology, hard and soft business skills and many other topics, all taught by recognized industry experts. 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. Downloading certificates of completion immediately upon earning them is recommended.
Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over 70 world languages including English. To get started, select Sign Up, register with your valid Houston Public Library card number and PIN, then create an account with your email address and a password.
If you don't already have a MYLink library card, there's never a better time to sign up!
Read the full article on the Houston Chronicle website: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-library-card-20337275.php
HPL's Walker Neighborhood Library's window wall is featured in Library Journal's 2024 Year in Architecture as an example of the Confident Color design trend.
Houston Style Magazine published an article about the HPL Foundation's Luncheon at the Julia Ideson Building October 31st, in celebration of 120 years of Houston Public Library. You can read more about it on their website.
Such an amazing Summer Reading Program has come to a close at the Houston Public Library, and what a success it was! This year, families across Houston came together to explore, imagine, and discover through books, programs, and activities that sparked creativity and connection. We also want to thank the Black Caucus Round Table (TLA) for giving HPL and LaTrisha Milton, our Youth & Family Services Manager, a wonderful shoutout.
A special spotlight goes to LaTrisha Milton, HPL’s Youth & Family Services Manager, who coordinated the entire program. Her leadership and dedication made this summer one to remember for readers of all ages.
Though the season is ending, the joy of reading continues year, round at HPL. Let’s keep turning pages and making memories!