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HPL Liftoff to Learning 10/6/2020 Categories: KidsEvents Tags: storytimesCraftsfamily activities Our new initiative with KHOU brings the library to your living room.
Lumberjanes, a ComicsPlus Series 5/26/2020 Categories: Books & ReadingKidsTeens Tags: #ILoveHPL#tweens#Lumberjanes#books#reading#comics Check out Lumberjanes!
Hoopla Expansion 3/20/2020 Categories: KidsBooks & ReadingCommunity Tags: #hoopladigital #eaudiobooks #ebooks HPL is bringing you more options to stay entertained while you're doing your part.
Texas 2x2 Reading List 2/22/2019 Categories: KidsBooks & Reading Tags: Your inside scoop on this very exciting reading list, by one of our Children's Librarians!
Brainfuse Update 11/28/2018 Categories: KidsFeatured Resources Tags: TutoringHomework help Get free homework help and test prep 24/7 with Brainfuse!
An Inspiring Partnership 6/8/2018 Categories: CommunityResearchKids Tags: mexico citylibrary partnershipsmalala Enjoy this update from Instituto la Paz!
Summer Food at the Library 6/15/2017 Categories: KidsCommunity Tags: free foodSummersummer reading program HPL partners with the Parks Department to provide free meals to kids during the summer.
Staff Spotlight: Tara Hornbeak 5/23/2017 Categories: Kids Tags: Grace LinChinesefree kids stuff This year's Books Alive! artist talks about her methodology and passion.
The Places You'll Go with the Telephone Room! 4/5/2017 Categories: Books & ReadingKids Tags: artcraftingseuss The Telephone Room transforms again.
I for Imagination: The Telephone Room Project 1/31/2017 Categories: KidsCommunityReadingStaff Tags: KidsdowntownCentral librarychildrenexhibit An unused area is transformed into a whimsical art exhibit.
