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All library services are free with your MYLink card! Permanent Texas residents may join the library free of charge with proof of residency. Non-residents can purchase a temporary library card for $40/family, which is valid for 12 months.

In addition to our programs and events, you can enjoy computer access at all locations, indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi, reserve study and meeting rooms, take home tablets/laptops, and get activity kits for kids! Explore TECHLink, our makerspace, music & video studios, or the Library of Things collection.

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrate the Magic of Libraries!

By donating, you're supporting lifelong learning, enriching our community, and ensuring everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive. Thank you for making a difference!

 

 

 

 

What's New

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CITIZENSHIP PREP CLASSES
Join our program for adults to master naturalization test vocabulary. Learn U.S. history, government, rights, and responsibilities, and prepare for the Citizenship exam. Gain confidence and knowledge!

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BOOK CLUB DISCUSSIONS
Looking for a book club? Discover engaging discussions, new friends, and exciting reads at our monthly meetings! Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting out, there's a place for you here.

Tours and field trips
LIBRARY TOURS & FIELD TRIPS
Our library tours and field trips offer a chance to explore our collection, navigate the library, engage with programs, and meet our team!

Looking Up: Sky, Branch and Bough
THE NUTCRACKER COMES TO LIFE
Join us for Ballet Talks, a family-friendly interactive Nutcracker experience presented by Houston Ballet! Dancers from Houston will demonstrate how to tell stories without words using the art of dance, and guide attendees through the plot of a ballet production.

 

 
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Digital Library & More

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CHILDREN TITLES
Indulge in an electrifying eBook and eAudiobook adventure, right from your browser or dive into the thrill on our app! Grab up to 15 captivating items absolutely free, and embark on a literary journey that lasts up to 14 days!

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EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS
Borrow popular and bestselling eBooks and eAudiobooks for adults. Read your favorite comics, graphic books, fiction, or nonfiction titles. Checkout limit is 15 free items for up to 14 days!

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NEW FOR ADULTS
Get the latest fiction, nonfiction, romance, literature, or thriller titles for adult readers! Enjoy at anytime with checkout limit of 15 free items for up to 14 days!

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NEWS & MAGAZINES
PressReader is the best place to read more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the globe. Get featured publications with no limits or expirations!