Libraries
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Every dollar spent by a Texas library puts almost $5 back into the economy, study shows
The Texas Library Association found that library services across the state offer an economic boon to local communities.
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5 banned books and their connection to the Houston area
Books that have historically helped students navigate their own lives, in the past, are now banned in Texas—even if they have local connections.
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More Houston-area kids will receive free books thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
More kids in Houston will receive free books thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the Houston Public Library. Here’s how.
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Texas libraries aren’t just free books — they’re a $4 billion economic engine
A new report shows that Texas libraries generate almost $4 billion in revenue. Here’s what to know about the recent findings.
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13 things you can do with your Fort Worth library card
A Fort Worth library card can do more than what you can imagine and all for free.
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Celebrate reading with these 6 Banned Books Week events around Texas
Check out these events starting next week across Texas that celebrate the importance of reading and academic freedom during National Banned Books Week 2026, which officially begins on Oct. 4.
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13 things you didn’t know you could do with a Houston-area library card
Think a library card is just for checking out books? Think again.
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Learn a new hobby in Houston: 9 classes and workshops to try in 2026
Whether you’re looking to learn a new subject, fill an evening with fun, or take home new skills, these Houston classes and workshops fit every interest and personality.
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Cuts to library funding loom in Dallas budget fight
If cuts to library funding are approved, the library would see a $1.9 million reduction in its General Fund spending.
