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Dear Friends, Yesterday, the Houston Public Library went before the Houston City Council and presented its budget for FY2026. In light of the City’s ongoing financial challenges, the library’s leadership is proposing a budget that is in line with Mayor Whitmire’s vision for fiscal prudence. Although the new library budget proposal is a 7.2% reduction (roughlyContinue reading “The Library’s Budget”

Dear friends: At the end of 2024, the Houston Public Library Foundation began our “By the Numbers” quarterly email to update you on YOUR impact on the Houston Public Library. In short: NUMBERS ARE UP! The data presented here represents the current Fiscal Year (July 2024-present) and is compared to the previous Fiscal Year to-dateContinue reading “By the Numbers”

Dear friends, Houston Public Library is a space to come together: to learn new things, meet new people, and build connections. With this mission in mind, the Houston Public Library Foundation is proud to partner with Cup of Joey–a dynamic movement that brings people together with purpose and for good that has built communities throughoutContinue reading “Join us for a Cup of Joey!”

Dear Friends, At Houston Public Library Foundation, we believe that libraries are more than just places to borrow books—they are hubs of learning, culture, and connection where public, private, and philanthropic partnerships come together to build a better society. Today, I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve teamed up with FreeWill, a new collaboration to provide youContinue reading “Building a Legacy with Houston Public Library”

Dear Friends, Happy National Library Week! As we celebrate the incredible work of the Houston Public Library, I want to take a moment to share with you some things that I’ve learned in my first few months as Executive Director. When I took on this role in December, I made it a priority to visitContinue reading “44 Libraries. 2 Months. Here’s what I’ve learned.”

Dear Friends: We are incredibly grateful for your generosity! Thanks to your support on Library Giving Day, the Houston Public Library can continue providing essential resources and programs that change lives. Your gift helps children access invaluable literacy resources; connects patrons with digital, printing, and scanning capabilities essential in the 21st century; offers communities spaces toContinue reading “Thanks for a successful Library Giving Day!”

Dear Friends, Today is the day! Nationwide, communities are turning out to support their libraries on Library Giving Day—including here in Houston! Your support allows the Houston Public Library to provide countless programs and resources to 2.2 million Houstonians every year. Every day, the staff of the Houston Public Library is able to serve ourContinue reading “Library Giving Day!”

Dear friends, Today, March 20, we excitedly join book lovers everywhere by reveling in Bibliomania Day–an occasion to indulge in our passion for reading and books! On this special day, we celebrate not only the joy of collecting and reading books but also the importance of libraries in nurturing that love. Originally coined in theContinue reading “Happy Bibliomania Day!”

Dear friends, March is here, and we’re excited to celebrate both National Reading Month and Women’s History Month with you! This is the perfect time to reflect on the power of books and the important contributions women have made throughout history to literature. Exciting News: OverDrive Collection Now Linked! As we all celebrate National ReadingContinue reading “Celebrating National Reading Month!”

Dear friends: Happy February! February marks the start of National Library Lovers’ Month, a time to celebrate the incredible value libraries bring to our communities. Libraries are more than just places to borrow books—they are hubs of learning, culture, and connection. This month, join us in honoring the Houston Public Library (HPL) and the vitalContinue reading “Celebrating National Library Lovers’ Month!”