Our Mission
We are made up of dedicated members who support and promote library programs and activities through fundraising, grants and donations. We believe that the library enriches lives and strengthens the Harris County community through its innovative services.
Our Impact
Harris County Friends of the Library (HCFOL) supports literacy, programming, collection development, and organizational growth in the most heavily populated county in Texas. Some of the programs we support are the popular Summer Reading Program, Book Buddies, and Tournament of Books. We also provide grants to every HCPL branch, and offer scholarships to HCPL employees pursuing a degree in library science.
2.1M
1,138,902+ PEOPLE SERVED
More than 2.1 million people came through our doors and were served by the Harris County Public Library system in 2022.
15K
15,413+ PROGRAMS PRESENTED
Over fifteen thousand programs are presented annually at Harris County Public Library branches and in the community.
52K
52,689+ children PARTICIPATED
During 2022, over fifty-two thousand teens, kids, and babies participated in the Summer Reading Program.
Get Involved
Whatever your level of interest may be, we want you! We are always looking for new Friends to join us, or we can connect you to your closest branch if you are looking for library volunteer opportunities. If you are short on time but still want to support our mission, please consider donating! Your donations go to support the HCPL Summer Reading Program, Book Buddies, Tournament of Books, and much, much more!
MAKE A DONATION
Your dollars count! Without your support, we could not provide crucial support to a variety of HCPL programs and services.
Volunteer opportunities
We can connect you to your closest Harris County Public Library branch location if you are looking to volunteer.
BECOME A FRIEND
Please consider joining our organization! We are always on the lookout for new Friends to bring fresh ideas to HCFOL.