Promotions

Houston Public Library (HPL) is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month by encouraging Houstonians to sign up for a MYLink card and posting a photo with their card and library books on social media from September 1 – September 30, 2025, to be entered into a drawing to win one of three Gift Cards.

To be eligible to win, applicants must:

• Become a new cardholder
• Follow us on Facebook or Instagram Facebook, (@houstonlibrary) or Instagram (@houstonpubliclibrary).
• Check out two or more books
• Snap a photo with your new library card and books
• Share your post and tag us (@houstonpubliclibrary) using #MYLink

Post(s) Requirements:

• Must include the hashtag #MYLink
• Photo must be posted between September 1 - 30, 2025
• Must be a public post

In addition:

• Contest is limited to in-state residents only
• All federal, state, and local taxes associated with the receipt or use of any prize are solely the responsibility of the winner

The contest is open to all participants except employees, contractors, and volunteers of City of Houston, as well as their immediate family members (spouses, parents, siblings, and children).

For the purposes of this contest, "staff" includes any individual who is currently employed by, contracted with, or volunteering for City of Houston, regardless of their position or role.

Immediate family members of staff, including spouses, parents, siblings, and children, are also ineligible to participate in the contest. This includes any individuals residing in the same household as the staff member.

Entries will be collected, reviewed, and drawn by Houston Public Library’s Communications and Library Material Services teams. Winner(s) will be contacted via a direct message from one of HPL’s official social media handles: @houstonpubliclibrary on Instagram and Facebook.

If the selected winner does not claim their prize within 10 business days of being notified, the prize will be forfeited. In the event of a forfeiture, a new winner will be drawn. The redraw process will continue until an eligible winner claims the prize.

If you have questions, please email hpl.communications@houstontx.gov.

Complete the below online form to get your MYLink card today. After applying, a 6-digit number will be emailed to you for immediate access to electronic resources. You can also learn more by reviewing our Library Card FAQs or apply by mail!