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October 11, 2024

Upcoming Events at Houston Public Library

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Join us for a day of fun as we celebrate community and culture:

Literacy in the Bag Campaign Kickoff
Join us for our annual book drive and community outreach program aimed at fostering literacy in Houston’s children and adults. In collaboration with Texas Tamale Company, Literacy Now, and Space Cowboys, HPL is kicking off this year's Literacy in the Bag campaign to help stock Title 1 elementary and middle schools and create at-home libraries for students. We also welcome adult book donations, which will benefit the Friends of HPL.

Enjoy a family-friendly event featuring storytelling, 3D printing demonstrations, face painting, games, crafts, and much more!  Donations will be accepted at 15 HPL locations from October 14th through January 3rd.

Location: Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library
Address: 3223 Wilcrest Dr. Houston, TX 77042
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hispanic Archival Collection Tour
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and American Archives Month with us! Dive into the rich history and vibrant culture of our community on this exclusive tour of the Hispanic Collections Archive.

Led by one of HPL’s expert Hispanic Collections Archivists, you'll discover the highlights of our collections, gain insights into their significance, and learn about the stories they tell. This is a unique opportunity to appreciate the contributions and legacies that shape our shared history.

Location: Julia Ideson Building
Address: 550 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77002
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

All Hallows Reads Festival!
Get ready for some spook-tacular fun at our 4th Annual All Hallows Reads Festival! Bring the whole family for a day filled with games, crafts, and activities. Tweens and teens can enjoy a special silent listening party -- costumes are encouraged! Plus, experience a special lion dance performance by the Unity Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe, along with a shadow puppet theater performance by the Tung-Hua Puppet Theater of Taiwan.

Location: Central Library, Jesse H. Jones Building
Address: 500 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77002
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Register Now!

All Houston Public Library events are free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.

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