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Volunteer & Donate

Volunteer & Donate
HPL Foundation

 

The Houston Public Library Foundation is the advocate and fundraising champion of the library system. For being the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston’s library system ranks seventh in the nation on per capita expenditures. Your support helps us turn initiatives into successes.
Get Involved

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TEEN ADVISORY CLUB
TAC will work to provide activities for teens and provide a platform for feedback on library services.


 

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LIBRARY OF THINGS
Find out all non-traditional items that are available for checkout. Items range from kits to explore art, science, and literacy, to games for all ages, and even specialty bakeware.


 

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VOLUNTEER WITH HPL
Join our team today by completing the Youth (ages 14-17) or the Adult (ages 18+) volunteer applications.


 

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COMMUNITY & OUTREACH
We provide a wide variety of classes and services including information about the library, early literacy, digital literacy, STEM, workforce development, ESL, and citizenship.


 

 

 

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HAVE AN IDEA?
Present a program or idea that you want to offer at our library. Start with the application today! Programs are planned and booked at least 6 months in advance; please refer to program application deadlines.

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