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All library services are free with your MYLink card! Permanent Texas residents may join the library free of charge with proof of residency. Non-residents can purchase a temporary library card for $40/family, which is valid for 12 months.

In addition to our programs and events, you can enjoy computer access at all locations, indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi, reserve study and meeting rooms, take home tablets/laptops, and get activity kits for kids! Explore TECHLink, our makerspace, music & video studios, or the Library of Things collection.

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Library of Things

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Get your limited-edition MYLink card at any HPL location!

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Digital Library & More

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CHILDREN TITLES

Indulge in an electrifying e-book and e-audiobook adventure, right from your browser or dive into the thrill on our app! Grab up to 15 captivating items absolutely free, and embark on a literary journey that lasts up to 14 days!

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BOOKS, MUSIC, & MOVIES

Borrow popular and bestselling eBooks and eAudiobooks for adults. Read your favorite comics, graphic books, fiction, or nonfiction titles. Checkout limit is 15 free items for up to 14 days!

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NEW FOR ADULTS

Get the latest fiction, nonfiction, romance, literature, or thriller titles for adult readers! Enjoy at anytime with checkout limit of 15 free items for up to 14 days!

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NEWS & MAGAZINES

PressReader is the best place to read more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the globe. Get featured publications with no limits or expirations!

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What's New

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Join our Summer Reading Program starting May 18, 2024! All ages can participate in reading challenges, attend fun events, and win amazing prizes. Register now and start your reading adventure!

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SHORT STORY DISPENSERS

Discover our Short Story Dispensers! Enjoy free, printed short stories—perfect for a swift literary escape. Convenient for everyone, especially those on the go. Dive into a quick read anytime!

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WALKER LIBRARY GRAND OPENING

Join us for the grand opening of the Dr. Shannon Walker Library on June 1, 2024! Explore our new spaces for children, teens, and adults, featuring a TECHLink area, computers, and meeting facilities.

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120 BOOKS YOU LOVE

Celebrate our 120th Birthday with the 120 Books YOU Love list, featuring customer favorites across all genres and ages, easily accessible through our catalog for your reading pleasure.

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