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October 1, 2024

Houston Public Library Resumes Print Charges

Effective November 1, 2024, Houston Public Library will resume charging customers to print documents.

Over the past year, the library's budget has absorbed the cost of offering free printing services. However, it is no longer sustainable to continue absorbing these expenses.

Charges for Printing:

• Black and White: $0.15 per page
• Color: $0.50 per page

Payment Information:

• Only cashless payment options will be accepted.
• All major credit and debit cards will be accepted.
• There will be a minimum $1 charge and $5 credit card hold per transaction.

Houston Public Library recognizes the vital role our system plays in providing free and accessible resources to all residents. We remain dedicated to ensuring that the library serves as a vital resource for everyone in our community. To support this goal, we are actively working on solutions to improve access to printing services. This includes exploring options to address the challenges posed by minimum credit card hold requirements and identifying accommodations for unbanked and underbanked households.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and ongoing support as we make this necessary adjustment to our services.

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