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The Houston Public Library is a place to learn and to have a lot of fun. You can do both by taking part in the thousands of events and programs that we provide throughout the year. Browse this section of the HPL website and plan your week of activities with friends and family.

Featured Events

HPL Express Southwest: KID CONNECTIVITY … Learning and having fun at the new HPL Express Southwest Library, located at 6400 High Star in the Southwest Multi-Service Center, are Sylvan Elementary School Teacher, Mariya Priymak and 6-year-old student Diamond Stoneham. The dynamic duo participated in technology test-drives on a bilingual Early Literacy Station as part of the grand opening of the new technology-based library. HPL Express Southwest, the first of its kind in the country, features more than 50 computers, free wireless Internet access, self check-outs, two 42” LCD monitors for gaming, virtual reference and digital storytime, plus a computer reservation paging system. Houston Public Library will open three more libraries with this concept in the next 18 months. Read more about HPL Express Southwest or view the photo album from the grand opening.

Oral history of Mayor Louie Welch: Shortly before his passing, former Houston Mayor Louie Welch, was interviewed for the Houston Oral History Project. View an excerpt of the interview with Mayor Welch.

NextReads -- Houston Public Library invites you to explore the exciting world of NextReads e-newsletters. Fiction and non-fiction newsletters give you reading suggestions with links to the HPL catalog. The Month of… focuses on timely topics. Upcoming HPL Events brings HPL news to your inbox.

Try our downloadable digital media.

Library of Tomorrow Essay Contest 2007 Winners are announced!

CitizensNetCitizensNet -- Would you like to receive periodic e-mails on important City issues of interest to you and your neighborhood? If so, please click the graphic to the left and register with CitizensNet today. Register Now for CitizensNet!

Pay Online: Customers may now pay library fines and fees online by going to the Catalog and clicking on the "My Library Account" link. Once you enter your name and library card number, you have access to several options, including "Pay Online." For additional details about paying fines and fees online, see the FAQs.

Are you planning a career in real estate?  Maybe you need help in putting together your resume?  Or you want to help your child improve his or her test-taking skills?  Check out LearningExpress Library

Art & Music Online @ Your Library -- check out Grove Art Online and Grove Art Online.