# Harris County Public Library — Your pathway to knowledge

> Mobile access to Harris County Public Library catalog, accounts, and events. (iPhone/iPad app by County of Harris.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harris-county-public-library/id681295531 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [County of Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/545707061)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2013-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harris-county-public-library/id681295531/reviews.md

## What is Harris County Public Library?

This new HCPL app makes it quick and easy to access Harris County Public Library resources on the go!

Top Features:  

1)  Log on to your account, manage your checkouts and holds, can link and manage your family members’ accounts.  
2) Search the catalog and find books, eBooks, audiobooks, eAudiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, bluray.  Place holds on interesting items or download to your device.
3) Browse new and popular title lists 
4) Connect with the library in social media
5) View library events and programs 
6) Find out library locations and hours

## Key features

- Account management
- Catalog search
- Place holds
- Browse new titles
- View library events
- Find locations and hours

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harris-county-public-library/id681295531/reviews.md

### 3/5 — App not working for me

*2024-12-09*

App is not working for me for the Past one month. Asks to sign in and then goes to blank screen.

### 4/5 — Only one thing to fix

*2023-08-28*

This is pretty good for a on the go but the one thing I don’t like is sometimes it takes me a few try’s to get to the book I am trying to read other then that it is a pretty good app

### 3/5 — Iffy

*2022-09-23*

It glitches a lot or is slow to load. When it’s working correctly, it’s fabulous, but when it isn’t it’s very frustrating.

### 2/5 — Unreliable

*2019-08-10*

Lately when I try to look up a title, the app says it can’t connect to the server. I’ve had to delete the app and log back in for it to work. There’s also no easy option to create a list of books you’d like to eventually check out without actually putting the book on hold and then putting the hold on hold. Please make some updates to improve this app.

### 4/5 — Room for improvement

*2019-06-25*

I can use it easily for holds, search, and checking due dates. What’s missing is my personalized list! I keep one on the desktop website, but wish I can keep my list of To Reads on the app. I’m putting it on hold and then suspending hold on it instead to act like a To Read/Borrow list.

### 1/5 — Worst app I have ever seen

*2019-01-28*

Extremely slow

### 3/5 — Color Used for Words

*2018-12-27*

The app itself isn’t bad. However, some of the words are in gray color (“My Account/Log In”, “Forgot My Pin - Reset”, etc.). It’s extremely difficult to read.

### 1/5 — Ugh

*2018-09-01*

With the new edition of this app, you have to renew one item at a time.  Also, it does not show the date an item is being held until, only that the item is being held.  Ugh ugh ugh.  Why?

### 4/5 — A Lot New, but Lacking in Areas

*2018-08-12*

I really like the new, rebuilt app. There are many more features offered that previously weren't available. But I mainly use it to keep track of my checkouts. Which I can still do, but less information is available then was previously provided. 

The new app gives the title of the book and it's due date. The previous app gave the title, author, due date, and the number of renews. It also included the option to select multiple items and perform batch actions such as renew. I do like that the new app provides a thumbnail of the book cover. Also I like that when you open up the book info you can click on the author and it brings up a list of their books. 

I really miss the number of renews. I had developed a system for returning my checkouts based on that information and now it's not available, anywhere. :/

### 5/5 — No complaints! It's awesome!

*2017-08-18*

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## Frequently asked questions about Harris County Public Library

### What can I do with the Harris County Public Library app?

The Harris County Public Library app allows you to log into your account, manage checkouts and holds, search the catalog for various media formats, browse new titles, view library events, and find library locations and hours.

### Can I manage my family's accounts with the Harris County Public Library app?

Yes, the app allows you to link and manage your family members' accounts in addition to your own.

### What types of items can I find in the Harris County Public Library catalog?

You can search for books, eBooks, audiobooks, eAudiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs through the app's catalog.

### Does the Harris County Public Library app support offline access?

The app allows you to download eBooks and eAudiobooks to your device, which can then be accessed offline.

### How often is the Harris County Public Library app updated?

The app was last updated on March 19, 2026, with version 2026.10. Updates ensure new features and bug fixes are implemented.

### What devices are compatible with the Harris County Public Library app?

The app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for the Harris County Public Library app?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does the Harris County Public Library app have ads?

No, the Harris County Public Library app does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.32 — 2026-08-08

Minor fixes and enhancements, including:

Improved refresh indicator handling
Improved event calendar date handling

### 2026.22 — 2026-06-12

Minor fixes and enhancements, including:

Improvements in the renewal process
Accessibility enhancements with grouped tabs
Added a password view toggle on the Linked Accounts login

### 2026.18 — 2026-05-07

Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Added support for OpenDyslexic font
Improved experience when selecting a pickup location for the first time

### 2026.10 — 2026-03-19

Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Improved experience on iOS 26
Resolved an issue where the app would pause background audio when opened for the first time

### 2025.44 — 2025-11-21

Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Improved experience on iOS 26
Resolved an issue where the app would have a blank screen when returning from a link

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