Posted on · "Part of learning is learning about things that you did not know before. So banning books that would cause negative responses from certain people, I don't think it's fair to what education is all about."
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Are some predominantly Black schools in HISD suspending more students than they need to? We learn more about a Houston Chronicle investigation. And we find out what a hurricane is like from the inside from NOAA's Hurricane Hunters.
Posted on · During its amnesty period in January-February, HPL cleared accounts with balances as high as $1,000 and even received three books checked out from 1992.
Posted on · The county library system, which operates 26 locations across the Houston area, also is forgiving users' outstanding debt for overdue charges.
Posted on · The community is getting a new neighborhood center that will include fitness facilities, a city health department office and offices for services like WIC.
Posted on · HPL is also hosting an amnesty period between January 17 and February 18. Users can visit any library location in Houston to return overdue books and check account statuses for any fees accumulated from lost or damaged items to be removed.
Posted on · More than 60% of children in Houston ISD are not equipped with the literacy skills they need in order to learn how to read. New library spaces and programs are designed to change that.
Posted on · Writers work toward 50,000 words worth of a brand new novel on National Novel Writing Month, which is known as NaNoWriMo in the writing community.
Posted on · Today, we talk about the role of libraries today – from providing digital, multimedia services to promoting literacy to facing community reactions to controversial books.
Posted on · Experts examine the role of challenged books in society and education.
Posted on · Interest in poetry has been rising over the past year, creating an opportunity for renewed community engagement as a new local poet laureate takes the helm.
Posted on · Local writers can now apply to be city’s literary arts ambassador – a role that aims to celebrate Houston’s diversity and resilience in these challenging times.
Posted on · An acclaimed local photographer’s work is on display at City Hall, reflecting on the past and present of a Houston neighborhood, while also honoring Black History Month.
Posted on · Officially known as BookLink, the first two book vending machines were unveiled this week in downtown Houston.
Posted on · Ahead of this weekend’s LibroFEST, writer Christopher Flakus discusses the burgeoning Chicano literature scene in Houston.