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Deciding on what to give as holiday gifts to your family and friends can be daunting. However, one of the most impactful gifts would be a donation to the Harris County Friends of the Library (HCFOL) in their name.
Your donation will help support the various programs of the Harris County Public Library. Programs we support include Book Buddies, Gulf Coast Reads, Tournament of Books, the Summer Reading Program and mini grants to each of the 26 HCPL branch Friends groups to name just a few. All ages. . . children, teens and adults benefit from your donation. Honor your friends and loved ones by making a donation in their name this holiday season.
You can donate two ways — through our website hcfol.org
Click on the Donate box in the top right-hand corner.
Or mail a check made out to:
HCFOL
Harris County Public Library
5749 South Loop East Houston TX 77033
HCFOL Earns Silver Status on GuideStar
We are excited to share that HCFOL has achieved Silver status on GuideStar, a prominent nonprofit transparency and accountability platform. This accomplishment reflects our unwavering commitment to transparency and dedication to our mission. Moving forward, we will continue to prioritize accountability, transparency, and making a positive impact in our community. We owe this achievement to our donors, volunteers, and partners, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in our success. We could not have done it without you. We look forward to accomplishing even greater things in the future and invite you to check out our updated GuideStar profile to learn more about the impact HCFOL is making. Thank you for joining us on this journey and for believing in our vision.
New LEGO sets for the South Houston branch library.
Mini-Grant Projects funded
Every year, HCFOL sponsors mini-grants for all 26 branches of Harris County Public Library. Branches submit requests for a wide variety of projects - anything from providing new toys for the Children's department, to furnishing pizza and refreshments for an after-school program. We love seeing these projects come to fruition. They represent the individual communities our libraries serve, and they are a great reminder of the creativity of HCPL staff.
HCFOL is proud to present the AARP Digital Skills Ready 50+ program.
AARP Digital skills ready @ 50+ Grant
HCFOL was excited to receive a grant for the AARP Digital Skills Ready @ 50+ grant program. This represents a natural extension of HCPL’s digital literacy programs. Thanks to this AARP grant, we are offering free digital literacy classes at library branches across Harris County. Topics covered include setting up a LinkedIn presence, navigating Venmo and PayPal, and other courses designed to introduce the 50+ community to newer technology platforms. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Check out HCPL’s digital literacy classes here.