# Houston Public Library > Connect with Houston Public Library from your Android phone or tablet. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.HALAN.HoustonPL](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.HALAN.HoustonPL) ## Overview - **ID:** `us.sol.HALAN.HoustonPL` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Solus UK Ltd - **Category:** LIFESTYLE - **Downloads:** 26,484 - **Rating:** 3.74 / 5 (106 ratings) - **Version:** 2026.32 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-06 - **First published:** 2019-02-25 - **Publisher country:** GB - **Size:** 36 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.HALAN.HoustonPL) - **Website:** [http://www.yourlibraryapp.com/HoustonPublicLibrary](http://www.yourlibraryapp.com/HoustonPublicLibrary) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.yourlibraryapp.com/Privacy.htm](https://www.yourlibraryapp.com/Privacy.htm) ## Description Stay connected with Houston Public Library anytime, anywhere through your Android phone or tablet. Effortlessly search our extensive collection of e-books and e-audiobooks, place holds, renew materials, and pay fines all within the app. Use your digital library card for seamless borrowing at self-check machines. Stay informed with library hours, directions, upcoming events, and important announcements. Enhanced interaction options include direct contact and social media connectivity to enrich your library experience. ## Rankings - #389,545 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` - `us.sol.HALAN.HoustonPL.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `us.sol.HALAN.HoustonPL.permission.BackgroundHandlerActivity` - `us.sol.HALAN.HoustonPL.permission.PushHandlerActivity` ## Review summary Users appreciate the Houston Public Library app for its simple, functional design and easy access to library resources, including account management and placing holds. Recent updates have improved hold management features. However, many users report frequent connectivity issues, app instability, and incomplete in-app functionality, leading them to use the website instead. The app also lacks browsing features and can be slow, with syncing problems for suspended holds. Login difficulties are reported on the new app for some devices. Overall, while the app offers convenience, there are notable performance and usability challenges. ### Pros - Easy to navigate interface with a simple and functional design. - Provides access to a wide variety of library resources and services, including placing holds and managing accounts. - Enables using library services remotely, such as accessing ebooks and sending books to Kindle. - Improved functionalities like suspending holds and viewing hold statuses after recent updates. ### Cons - Frequent connectivity issues leading to 'Unable to connect to server' errors. - App often redirects users to the web browser instead of providing in-app functionality. - Some features are limited or missing, such as lack of browsing capability within the app and slow performance. - Synching problems with suspended holds and inconsistencies compared to other apps like Libby. - Problems with login on the new app while old app still works on some devices. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Harris County Public Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sirsidynix.HCPLbm) — 19,597 users, 4.36 / 5 - [Pasadena Public Library (TX)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.HALAN.Pasadena) — 1,175 users, 4.33 / 5 - [Harrison County Public Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.gp.HarrisonCountyPublicLibrary) — 742 users - [Halton Hills Public Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.solus.HaltonHillsPublicLibrary) — 468 users - [Phoenix Public Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.PhoenixPublicLibrary) — 12,508 users, 4.74 / 5 - [Friendswood Public Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.FriendswoodPublicLibrary) — 1,341 users, 5.00 / 5 - [HPL Mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bibliocommons.hpl) — 26,759 users, 5.00 / 5 - [HP Library - Texas](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.capiratech.hlndp) — 40 users - [My Huntington Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.HuntingtonCityTownshipLibrary) — 506 users - [Lincoln City Libraries App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.LincolnCityLibraries) — 6,892 users, 3.81 / 5 - [Fort Bend County Libraries TX](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.FortBendCountyLibraries) — 1,890 users - [Hurst Public Library](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.HurstPublicLibrary) — 1,374 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/us.sol.HALAN.HoustonPL)