Reading Selections
Montrose Grand Opening
December 14, 2024 | 10AM – 1PM
Celebrate the opening of your brand-new local library with us! This location will be a vibrant, community-centered space, designed to inspire readers of all ages.
We have an exciting day planned with fun for the whole family featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, activities, refreshments, entertainment, and special guests. Be one of the first to explore our collection, state-of-the-art facilities, and learn about our free services and programs available. Let us know you're coming, and feel free to bring your friends and family along!
Did You Know?
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.
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.
What's New
$75K CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has awarded the Houston Public Library a Special Projects Grant to expand its Career Online High School Program.
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.
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!
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.
Digital Library & More
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!
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!
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!
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!
Seasons Reading Program
Register Today!
'Tis the season to embrace the joy of reading! Whether it's a single book, a couple, or an entire stack, there's no better time to dive into the pages of your favorite stories. We invite readers of all ages to join in the fun by logging their reading milestones and earning exciting prizes along the way.
Together, our community is aiming for an ambitious goal: to read 10,000 books between December 1 and December 31, 2024. A heartfelt thank you to the John P. McGovern Foundation for their generous support in inspiring and encouraging readers of all ages to celebrate the magic of books.