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10/08/2026

Meet one of our Don Quixote Honorees!

At the centennial gala for the Julia Ideson Building of the public library on October 17, we will be honoring Alecia Lawyer.

The power of music is that it allows us to connect with one another and with our past and present in totally unique ways. Described as the "Johnny Appleseed of Nonprofits," Alecia Lawyer has enriched Houston and Texas in immeasurable ways through , Houston's premiere chamber orchestra, which she founded and continues to lead.

Want to join us in celebrating Alecia and the other Don Quixotes of Houston? Visit us at onecau.se/jib100

10/06/2026

Meet one of our Don Quixote Honorees!

At the centennial gala for the Julia Ideson Building of the public library on October 17, we will be honoring Bob Eury.

Few people have physically shaped Houston as much as Bob Eury has. For over 40 years, Bob led the redevelopment of downtown Houston and oversaw the investment of billions of dollars into our civic core (including the restoration of the Ideson Building!).

Want to join us in celebrating Bob and the other Don Quixotes of Houston? Visit us at onecau.se/jib100

10/03/2026

Meet one of our Don Quixote Honorees!

At the centennial gala for the Julia Ideson Building of the public library on October 17, we will be honoring Julie Baker Finck.

Few have done more in Houston to advance literacy than Julie Baker Finck, President & CEO of Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. Through her work as an educator and nonprofit leader, Julie has carried on the torch of Mrs. Bush and continues to support thousands of Houstonians each year in laying the foundations for their own success.

Want to join us in celebrating Julie and the other Don Quixotes of Houston? Visit us at onecau.se/jib100

10/01/2026

Meet one of our Don Quixote Honorees!

At the centennial gala for the Julia Ideson Building of the public library on October 17, we will be honoring Nicolas Kanellos.

Founder of publico press and a professor of houston, Nicolas Kanellos has not only preserved but championed the continued development of Hispanic literature in the United States.

Want to join us in celebrating Nicolas and the other Don Quixotes of Houston? Visit us at onecau.se/jib100

09/29/2026

Meet one of our Don Quixote Honorees!

At the centennial gala for the Julia Ideson Building of the public library on October 17, we will be honoring Andrea Bajani.

Poet, novelist, journalist, and University professor Andrea Bajani challenges and inspires us through the written word. And if Libraries are meant to challenge us to expand our horizons, Andrea is one of those forces who contributes to that horizon.

Want to join us in celebrating Andrea and the other Don Quixotes of Houston? Visit us at onecau.se/jib100

📚 Join us next Saturday! 📚Our October Book Sale at the Friends of the Houston Public Library Book Warehouse!📍 6510 W. Li...
09/25/2026

📚 Join us next Saturday! 📚

Our October Book Sale at the Friends of the Houston Public Library Book Warehouse!

📍 6510 W. Little York Rd., Houston, TX 77040
🗓️ October 3, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM

Here’s what you’ll find:
📖 Adult Hardbacks — $3 each
📚 Adult Paperbacks — $2 each
🧸 Children’s & Young Adult Books — $1 each
🎬 DVDs — $1 each
🎵 CDs — $1 each
💿 Vinyl Records — $1 each
🎧 Audiobooks — $1 each

Whether you’re looking for your next great fall read, building your home library, or stocking up for the kids, **there’s something for everyone! ❤️

Come see us, browse the shelves, and find your next favorite book! 📚✨

09/24/2026

Meet one of our Don Quixote Honorees!

At the centennial gala for the Julia Ideson Building of the public library on October 17, we will be honoring Melanie Lawson.

For over 40 years, the voice of the "last and least" had a champion in Melanie Lawson at . Through intrepid reporting and community-oriented investigations, Melanie brought communities together and shared the stories that make Houston, Houston.

Want to join us in celebrating Melanie and the other Don Quixotes of Houston? Visit us at onecau.se/jib100

09/22/2026

Meet one of our Don Quixote Honorees!

At the centennial gala for the Julia Ideson Building of the public library on October 17, we will be honoring Guy Hagstette.

The face of Houston is quite literally different because of Guy. From Sesquicentennial Park to Discovery Green, the Kinder Land Bridges and the Buffalo Bayou, Guy has helped to shape the urban architectural landscape that defines Houston today.

Want to join us in celebrating Guy and the other Don Quixotes of Houston? Visit us at onecau.se/jib100

09/19/2026

Meet one of our Don Quixote Honorees!

At the centennial gala for the Julia Ideson Building of the public library on October 17, we will be honoring Varsha Bajaj.

Children continue to be the lifeblood of the public library, and children's literature opens the doors of discovery, Varsha Bajaj, award-winning children's and teen author, is being honored for her contributions to inspiring discovery.

Want to join us in celebrating Varsha and the other Don Quixotes of Houston? Visit us at onecau.se/jib100

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