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. 

Free Income-Tax Help at FBCL

February 1 - April 15, 2025

Fort Bend County Libraries will again host representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), who will provide free income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers at several locations in the Fort Bend County library system from February 1 through April 15.

Income-tax forms are not available at the libraries, but the libraries’ computers and printers can be used to download and print out the forms from the IRS website during regular library hours. A library card (which is free) is needed to use the printers, and the cost to print is 10¢ per black-and-white page.

The following information should be brought to the session if possible: a photo ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse, and all dependents; last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s, and any other compensation received in 2024; unemployment compensation statements; and any other documents that are necessary to complete your return.

The income-tax-preparation assistance is free and open to the public.

February’s schedules are as follows:

  • George Memorial Library (Richmond), Room 2A (Appointment required: 281-342-4455):
    Saturdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm;
    Mondays, March 10, 17, 24, 31; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm;
    Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

 

  • Sugar Land Branch Library, Meeting Room (Appointment required: 281-238-2140):
    Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 1:00 to 4:00 pm;
    Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27; 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

 

  • Sienna Branch Library, Meeting Room (Appointment required: 281-238-2900):
    Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25; 3:00 to 7:00 pm;
    Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

 

 

  • Fulshear Branch Library, Multipurpose Room (Appointment required: 346-481-6800):
    Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26; 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.