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05/30/2026

This collection of young adult novels features AAPI female leads navigating love, loss, and identity. From magical realms to real-world struggles, these heroines challenge expectations, confront fears, and discover their true selves. Filled with adventure, romance, and resilience, these stories celebrate courage and self-discovery.

AAPI Heroines: Tales of Strength, Love, and Self-Discovery: https://bit.ly/4k2SGjZ

This collection of young adult novels features AAPI female leads navigating love, loss, and identity. From magical realms to real-world struggles, these heroines challenge expectations, confront fears, and discover their true selves. Filled with adventure, romance, and resilience, these stories cele...

05/29/2026

Last call to cast your vote for the Gulf Coast Reads book selection of 2026!

Each year, the Gulf Coast Reads Committee selects books that have broad appeal to adults and young adults, and that encourage dialogue about important issues.

You, the readers, will decide the Gulf Coast Reads selection!

Polls close midnight TONIGHT so make sure you cast your vote!

Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/3QIbUBJ

05/29/2026

EVENT REMINDER 🔔

For those who registered, friendly reminder that you get to meet author Jeff Chang tomorrow morning at 10:30AM at the Maud Smith Marks Branch Library!

Jeff Chang will be giving a discussion about his newest book, Water Mirror, Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America along with a book giveaway and signing!

We can't wait to see you there!

05/29/2026

Over time, Bruce Lee has become an icon, not only because he died far too young at the height of his physical powers just as he stood on the verge of massive stardom in the U.S., but because he has come to represent something bigger.

That larger story is precisely what author and cultural critic Jeff Chang explores in his new book, Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America.

You have the chance to hear Jeff Chang talk about his newest novel this Saturday at Maud Smith Marks Branch Library at 10:30am.

Registration is required: https://bit.ly/4esWDyx

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Over time, Lee has become an icon, not only because he died far too young at the height of his physical powers just as he stood on…

05/28/2026

This is a list of recommended reading from Compassionate Houston!

Compassionate Houston was inspired by the Charter for Compassion. Its principles of treating others with respect, encouraging appreciation of cultural and religious diversity, and cultivating an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings are their aspirational foundation.

Learn more at compassionatehouston.org

Cultivating Compassion and Empathy: https://bit.ly/4dzkFqO

This is a list of recommended reading from Compassionate Houston. Compassionate Houston was inspired by the Charter for Compassion. Its principles of treating others with respect, encouraging appreciation of cultural and religious diversity, and cultivating an informed empathy with the suffering of....

05/28/2026

May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month, so why not celebrate with a warm, fuzzy romance featuring characters with those cultures?

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month, so why not celebrate with a warm, fuzzy romance featuring characters with those cultures?

05/26/2026

More important voting information so you can make a plan to vote today!

05/26/2026

It's Election Day!

Your vote counts so make a plan to visit a polling location today, visit harrisvotes.com for exact polling locations near you.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember.

In observance of Memorial Day, all Harris County Public Library locations are closed.

Locations will reopen Tuesday, May 26th.