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A NaNoWriMo Testimonial 11/4/2018 Categories: EventsStaff Tags: nanowrimonational novel writing monthnovelauthorsNovember NaNoWriMo is held yearly during November in which writers work towards writing a 50,000-word novel. But is it just about the 50,000 words?
Mural Hunting in Houston 7/5/2017 Categories: Staff Tags: street artmuralscommunity Check out Houston's vibrant street art scene by HPL's own Celeste Diaz.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Cookbooks 5/16/2017 Categories: Featured ResourcesHistoryStaff Tags: asian foodfoodie houston Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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.
Salute to the Veterans 11/8/2016 Categories: CommunityEventsStaff Tags: militaryveteransmarines HPL honors our veterans.
Being American 11/7/2016 Categories: StaffCommunity Tags: electionvoteamericancitizenship This election season, we asked our staff to share their thoughts on becoming Americans.
Remembering Harry 8/1/2016 Categories: AuthorsBooks & ReadingStaff Tags: harry pottermagicj k rowling Staff reminisce about reading the Harry Potter series as we get ready for the Cursed Child.
So, You Want to Read Comic Books?: Part 2 - Classic Superheroes 6/8/2016 Categories: Books & ReadingStaff Tags: comicsComicpaloozasuperheroes An introduction to graphic novels.
So, You Want to Read Comic Books?: Part 1 - Film Familiarity 6/7/2016 Categories: StaffBooks & Reading Tags: comicsComicpaloozasuperheroes An introduction to graphic novels.
HPL Remembers To Kill a Mockingbird 2/19/2016 Categories: AuthorsBooks & ReadingStaff Tags: to kill a mockingbirdgo set a watchmanharper leeatticus finchscout finch HPL staff reminisce about the impact of Harper Lee's classic To Kill a Mockingbird.
