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Cool Reads for a Hot Houston Summer 6/20/2018 Categories: HolidayBooks & Reading Tags: HoustonSummerSummer Reading If you can't beat the heat, whisk your mind away with these cool reads.
Just Desserts: Last Minute Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2/2/2018 Categories: HolidayBooks & Reading Tags: Valentine's Daydessertscookingcookbooksbakingebooks Make Valentine’s Day extra sweet for that special someone with a homemade treat!
Your Magical Holiday Blog Post! 12/13/2017 Categories: Holiday Tags: feel-good booksfeel-good movieshappy holidaysholiday magic Buckle up for a super cheerful holiday blog post complete with reading and movie recommendations.
How to Freegal for the Holidays! 12/5/2017 Categories: HolidayFeatured Resources Tags: Freegalholidays Create your holiday playlist with Freegal.
Surviving the Holidays With HPL 12/5/2017 Categories: LifestyleHoliday Tags: stressholidaysback to basics Because the holidays aren't always happy...HPL is here for you.
50 Slices of Pie 11/20/2017 Categories: HolidayBooks & Reading Tags: piethanksgivingdessertsholiday When an HPL librarian is drafted to write a post about pies, she finds the topic appetizing, enticing and indulgent.
A Fusion Thanksgiving Table 11/18/2017 Categories: HolidayStaff Tags: thanksgivingpakistanicheesecakecarrot halwaholidays A traditional American feast prepared with Pakistani and Arabic flavors.
Scream In 10/17/2017 Categories: EventsTeensHoliday Tags: HalloweenCostumeghosts Tweens and teens joined us for chills, thrills and some scary fun!
Houston Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1/11/2017 Categories: CommunityHolidayHistory Tags: Houstonheritagecelebrations See what Houston has planned for this year's MLK Day celebrations!
Holidays at HPL 12/22/2016 Categories: Holiday Tags: holidayse-booksmusicteensKidsEventsbook clubs This holiday season, spend some time at the library (virtually) and discover lots of cool things.
