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On January 11, 2023, Houston City Council eliminated late fines for materials returned or renewed past their due date. Visit a library during the amnesty period Jan. 17 - Feb. 18, 2023, to have any prior fines or fees cleared from your account!

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Visit the new Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library

Opened Jan. 14th

Enjoy the view from our spacious reading area, let your imagination run wild in the state-of-the-art TECHLink makerspace, take a class, or apply for a passport at our new location in the Alief Neighborhood Center, located at 11903 Bellaire Blvd.

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Our Vibrant AAPI Community: Selections from the Houston Asian American Archive

On display now through Jun. 3rd

The archival materials displayed in this exhibit represent a sampling of the richness of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) experiences in the Bayou City, offering a panoramic view.

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Historical photo of a boy scout saluting

Scout's Honor: Black Boy Scouts in Houston, 1940s - 1970s

On display now through Jan. 28th

Exhibition features photographs, ephemera, and newspaper clippings from the Harrison Family Collection.

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Heart Gallery Houston

On display now through Feb. 2nd

This community education and awareness initiative is a powerful, traveling photographic exhibit created to help find forever homes for children in foster care awaiting adoption. This exhibition is free and open to the public.

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Check out up to 10 award-winning foreign films, inspiring documentaries, educational & how-to videos per month. Kanopy Kids includes the Sesame Street catalog & animated storybooks.

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