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Friendly reminder that all HCPL locations will be closing early on Friday, 1/17 at 5PM, and will be closed until Tuesday, 1/21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Our digital collections are open 24/7 at hcpl.net or Libby!

In honor of MLK Day, our libraries will be closed January 18-20. Our digital library is open 24/7!

En honor al Día de MLK, nuestras bibliotecas estarán cerradas del 18-20 de enero. Nuestra biblioteca digital está abierta las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana!

A great opportunity from the Harris County Attorney's Office for teens!

The Summer Legal Academy is open to students in high school in Harris County who are entering grades 10 through 12 with an interest in the legal field. The application closes on Friday, March 24. Apply Today!

If you need assistance with resumes or writing, attend an upcoming Future U workshop. https://hcpl.net/futureu/

🚨 Elevate your summer game! 🚨 Dive into the Harris County Summer Legal Academy for a hands-on legal adventure! ⚖️💼 This amazing opportunity won’t wait—apply now: https://tinyurl.com/3uzbehre

Meet Angelina, a new LSC-CyFair student who is majoring in Business. Angelina stopped by the Library to check out all we have to offer students. She was impressed! 😉😎

Do you know that mid-January is usually the time when most people abandon their New Year's Resolutions? If that's you, we will be highlighting books to inspire you to be the best you possible! First up is style. You can find these books and more at the library or at hcpl.net.

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Happy Friday! What has everyone been reading to kick off the new year?

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.

If you’re new to the Cerulean Chronicles, that’s okay! Let us lay the groundwork. Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea introduces us to Linus Baker. A by-the-book caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place―and realizing that family is yours.

Klune’s most recent book in the Cerulean Chronicles, Somewhere Beyond the Sea, welcomes us back for Arthur’s story.

Arthur Parnassus lives a good life built on the ashes of a bad one. He’s the headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six dangerous and magical children who live there. Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. He is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Together, they will do anything to protect the children. But when Arthur is summoned to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself at the helm of a fight for the future that his family, and all magical people, deserve.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.

When: Wednesday, January 15th at 6:00 PM CST
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LSC | Watch | Harris County Public Library Webinars and Online Events Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. 

Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, a little over a year after the passing of his wife of over seven decades, Rosalynn.

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First Staff Pick Thursday of 2025 ✨

Our Digital Content Specialist Dylan recommends, "Trail of Lightning" by Rebecca Roadhouse:

"I really enjoy "Trail of Lightning" because of the mystery and Native American mythology elements included in it. If you're looking to dive into Native folklore this is a great way to start as you learn about this trickster and go on a journey through the sixth world. This book had me on the edge of my seat as this action packed story unfolded. If you're a fan of the Rick Riordan books than Rebecca Roanhorse is right up your alley. They both have double R as initials!"

What book are you excited to read this year? Let us know!
If you are interested in "Trail of Lightning," head over to hcpl.net to place a hold, find the eBook/eAudiobook version on Libby, or head to your local branch!

Happy New Year! 🎉🎆

We from Harris County Public Library are looking forward to a great year ahead with you!

Our libraries are currently closed but our digital libraries are open 24/7 as well as the Libby app!

Is this anyone else's mood this New Year's Eve? 👀

Friendly reminder that our libraries are closing early today at 5PM and will be CLOSED tomorrow for New Year's Day!

If you want to bring in the new year with a new book, you should make a plan to head to the library today!