Visit Us: External Program Idea: HPL

Houston Public Library welcomes program ideas from customers and community organizations. Proposals are reviewed for quality, presenter experience, and alignment with community needs. All programs must be free and open to the public. Submit summer program ideas at least 9 months ahead, and all other programs at least 6 months ahead. Due to high submission volume, only proposals matching a current programming opportunity will receive a response.

External Program Idea: HPL .s-lg-box-wrapper-37070532{ margin: auto; width: 50%; } Partner With Us on Library Programs We welcome suggestions from customers and community organizations. Program proposals are reviewed based on overall quality, the expertise and experience of the presenter or performer, and how well the idea aligns with our programming goals and community needs. Because our schedules are planned months in advance, availability can vary by season and other factors. Due to the high volume of submissions, we are only able to respond to proposals that fit a current programming opportunity. Program Guidelines Free and open to the public. Summer program proposals must be submitted at least 9 months in advance. All other programs must be submitted at least 6 months in advance. .s-lg-box-wrapper-35774028 { margin: auto; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

- Check the lead-time rules before you submit — 9 months for summer, 6 months for all other programs. - Make sure your program idea is free and open to the public. - Gather details about your experience or expertise as a presenter before filling out the form. - Think about how your idea connects to community needs in Houston. - Submit your proposal using the online form at houstonlibrary.org/program-idea. - Don't count on a reply unless HPL has a matching opportunity — plan accordingly.