Houston Public Library

Name: Houston Public Library
Rating: 2.8 (42 reviews)
Author: Houston Area Library Automated Network

By: Houston Area Library Automated Network App

Lifestyle

Overview

Version:

2026.10

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Ranking

#258,898 ▼ 7,610

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Access Houston Public Library from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew and reserve books.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Houston Area Library Automated Network

Rating:

2.80

(42)

Version:

2026.10 Last updated: 2026-03-19

Version code:

883518981

Creation date:

2019-02-27

Compatible devices:

Size:

48.60MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

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Ranking

# 258,898 ▼ 7,610

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Developed by:

Houston Area Library Automated Network

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/houston-public-library/id1454255560

User Reviews

Users like having access to ebooks and core library features (holds, checkouts, due dates, locations, and announcements), and find the app useful when it functions. However, recurring problems include holds and checkout data not updating or showing, frequent sign-in/authentication issues, persistent server connectivity and loading failures, and a cluttered, hard-to-use UI. These issues appear across multiple reviews, with complaints about login prompts, errors when tapping titles, and the app’s instability after updates. Overall, the app is valued for its features but unreliable in many scenarios, leading users to rely on the website or other apps.

Pros

Core library features: browse catalog, place holds, view checkouts and due dates, see announcements and events, and locate libraries.
Access to ebooks and digital titles for reading at home or while traveling.
Notifications for holds becoming available and due dates to stay on top of items.

Cons

Holds and checkouts not reliably updating or visible; statuses are stale or errors occur when viewing titles.
Frequent login/authentication problems, including repeated sign-ins, PIN/password confusion, and sign-in failures after reinstall.
Server connectivity and app stability issues, including cannot connect to server, loading failures, crashes, and issues after updates.
Poor UI/UX and navigation, described as cluttered and hard to discover features.

Recent reviews

App doesn’t show digital holds waiting. Still have to use the main website. What’s the point of the app then if I can’t see and retrieve my digital holds.

by Ea*****, 2025-08-17

I love having all these ebooks available while home or traveling! I only wish that when an ebook that you had on hold becomes available the checkout button worked. I have to cancel the hold and hope there isn’t anyone on hold in line behind me. Otherwise I have to wait on hold all over again