Does HPL filter internet content which is harmful to minors?

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Does HPL filter internet content which is harmful to minors?

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In accordance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA ~ Public Law 106-554), Houston Public Library does filter Internet access to certain visual depictions that are 1) obscene, or 2) child pornography, or 3) harmful to minors.

If you were unable to access a Web site and you do not believe the content of that Web site falls into the above-mentioned categories, or if you were able to access a web site that you feel does fall into one of the above-mentioned categories, report to us so that our filtering software company may review the site in question.

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Last Updated Jan 20, 2026
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