Alert!

March 12, 2025: Click here to read an important letter from the Library Director.

We are experiencing network disruptions affecting our catalog and Internet. Our Technology Team is actively working to resolve the issue. Check back for updates; we appreciate your patience!

  • Books can still be checked out with an FBCL library card
  • eBooks ARE AVAILABLE on OverDrive/Libby and hoopla; click here for instructions.
  • Overdue fines are waived until the network issue has been resolved
  • Most online resources are now available
  • Not available: Catalog & access to your account, Wall Street Journal, LinkedIn Learning, Hotspots & Launchpads

Alert: University Branch Library

University Branch Library (Sugar Land) will be CLOSED on Friday, March 14, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

Acceptable documents for new patron registration

Adult patrons and the Parent(s)/Guardians of Juvenile patrons are required to provide the following information in order to obtain a full-service library card or an e-Card:

 The following information is required on the application: 
                i.    Legal name shown on the valid government-issued photo ID
               ii.    Current residence address with printed proof of address, if not shown on the ID
               iii.    A PO Box or a Postal Mail Box from a commercial vendor cannot be used as the only form of address, but may be shown in addition to the current residence address
               iv.    Telephone or cell-phone number and the name of the service provider
               v.    Email address if available
               vi.    Choice of library notification
              vii.    Password
              viii.    Date of birth
          b.    Acceptable valid (not digital) forms of photo ID with an expiration date:
                i.    Texas or another state’s driver license
               ii.    Texas ID card
              iii.    Passport
              iv.    U.S. Military ID
               v.    International Driver License
              vi.    Resident Alien Card (Green Card)

          c.    Acceptable printed proof of current residence address, if not shown on the valid government-issued photo ID, must show the applicant’s name and may be:
               i.    Imprinted bank check, deposit slip, or bank statement
              ii.    Utility deposit receipt or current utility bill
              iii.    A valid Texas Voter Registration card, Texas Vehicle registration, Texas Proof of Automobile Insurance Card
              iv.    Rental/Lease Agreement, Home Purchase documents
              v.    Official mail sent to the address on the application and postmarked within the last 30 days
             vi.    Peace Officer’s official address (Texas Statutes, Texas Transportation Code. Sec. 521.1211) 
            vii.    Driver License for Peace Officers and Prosecutors