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
Bring Your Own Lunch Series -- Film, Yoga and D.I.Y. activities to enjoy during your lunch hour.
Reel Teen Film Festival -- Houston-area Teens, ages 13-18, will have a chance to showcase their original works to an audience.
Wrestlemania Read Challenge -- Win tickets to Wrestlemania 2009 
LearningExpress 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
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.
CitizensNet -- 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.
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