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What does a Houston Public Library Card get you?

Dear friends,

Last fiscal year, Houston Public Library circulated over 2.5 million physical books. BUT did you know that your library card allows you to access all sorts of digital, audio and video resources that you can view and stream from wherever you are? 

It’s true! Just last year, over 5 million items were downloaded through the Houston Public Library’s digital resources. And it’s all FREE!

Whether you are at home, at work, in the car, or elsewhere, HPL is ready to go with you.

With your MYLink library card, you can access so many great resources:

+ Through Libby and Boundless, you can borrow e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and more

+ You can access movies, TV shows, and music through Hoopla

+ For cinema lovers, Kanopy provides free access to films and documentaries

+ Comics Plus offers access to those who enjoy graphic novels and comic books

+ Digital resources for children, including ebooks, videos, and games are available through Tumble Book Library

All you need is your MYLink card and the entire digital universe of the Houston Public Library will be at your fingertips.

This is all made possible through YOUR support of Houston Public Library, which is committed to ensuring Houstonians have access to the information and resources they need, when they need it, and in the way that all of us can most easily access our shared resources at HPL.

With best regards,

Nick Sawicki

Executive Director