Famous Poets to “Visit” George Memorial Library in Interactive Theatrical Experience
April 2024
Special “guests” will be visiting Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library (Richmond) in April for National Poetry Month! Library visitors will have an opportunity to interact with some of their favorite poets – both past and present – in a theatrical experience that is sure to delight poetry lovers of all ages!
“Walking in Verse: An Interactive Poetry Experience” is an immersive live-performance event that will take place on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, at George Memorial Library.
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FBCL Offers Online Exploration of Far Reaches of History
July 2024
Explore the far corners of history with Fort Bend County Libraries’ collection of online resources by Infobase. From ancient and medieval times through modern world history, these resources offer a portal through time for students, educators, and researchers who wish to delve deeply into the events, cultures, people, and places that shaped the course of history around the world.
The Infobase History resources cover four distinct areas: African-American History, American History, Ancient and Medieval History, and Modern World History. All four of the digital collections... Read Full Blog
Cooling Center Locations
The following libraries will be OPEN as cooling centers Monday through Thursday (10 am-6 pm), and Friday & Saturday (10 am-5 pm). All other libraries will remain CLOSED at this time.
Albert George Branch (9230 Gene St, Needville, TX 77461)First Colony Branch (2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479)George Memorial Library (1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond, TX 77469)Mamie George Branch (320 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX 77477)Mission Bend Branch (8421 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77083)University Branch (14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479)... Read Full Blog
FBCL Offers Demonstrations of In-Depth Online Research Collection
September 2024
Whether you are looking for information or answers for school, work, or simply out of curiosity, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) offers robust online resources for all kinds of information seekers.
Throughout the month of September, FBCL will hold demonstrations of EBSCO’s MasterFILE™ Complete – an online collection of journals, magazines, newspapers, and reference ebooks. Learn how to search this online resource for complete articles from Consumer Reports, U.S. News & World Report, TIME, Better Homes & Gardens, Sports Illustrated, and much more.
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Shakespeare-by-the-Book Returns with “Twelfth Night” Comedy in October
October 2024
The Bard is Back!!Shakespeare-by-the-Book Returns with “Twelfth Night” Comedy in October
After a 19-year hiatus, Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to announce the return of the Shakespeare-by-the-Book Festival this fall!
In conjunction with The Live Oak Playhouse, Fort Bend County Libraries will present live theatrical performances of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night – an uproariously funny romantic comedy with a 1980s twist -- at George Memorial Library in Richmond on Saturdays and Sundays, October 5 and 6 and October 12 and 13, beginning at 1:30... Read Full Blog
Libraries Offer Demonstrations of Online LinkedIn Learning Resource
October 2024
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) now offers free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning for Library for library cardholders. This online library of more than 16,000 instructional videos – created by recognized industry experts with real-world experience – helps job hunters and other professionals master the professional skills needed to compete and perform well in an ever-evolving job market.
Throughout the month of October, FBCL will hold demonstrations of LinkedIn Learning for Library. The demonstrations will take place at the following locations, but those who a... Read Full Blog
Annual Genealogy Lock-In at George Memorial Library
October 2024
In recognition of Family-History Month in October, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Genealogy & Local History Department at George Memorial Library in Richmond will join the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT) in a state-wide, collaborative Genealogy Lock-In for family-history buffs on Friday, October 18, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, in Room 2A of the library.
A series of teleconferences with topics of interest to family-history researchers will be live-streamed throughout the day. Participants may attend to view all the sessions, or they may choose to view individual sess... Read Full Blog
Libraries Host Financial-Literacy Series for Teens
January - April (2025)
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in grades 9 through 12. This winter/spring, FBCL will host a free series of Financial Literacy workshops designed to give teens a better understanding of personal finances, credit cards, and money-management skills that will help them succeed in the adult world after high-school graduation.
The series of classes will be presented by Fort Bend County Extension Agent Janelle Johnson. Each month, the topic will be repeated at three different FBCL locations. Regi... Read Full Blog
Get Online Access to Current & Archived Newspapers
February 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries offers online access to a variety of news outlets from around the world, making millions of full-text articles from newspapers, journals, magazines, newswires, transcripts, and blogs available free to library cardholders for research or daily use.
With professional subscriptions to different digital services, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) enables library cardholders to access online current and past editions of publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the Houston Chronicle, and many more.
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George Memorial Library to Host Volunteer Fair
January 2025
Are you a teen or adult who would like to volunteer your time and talent to help a worthy organization, but you don’t know where to start? Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library in Richmond will have a “Volunteer Fair” on Monday, January 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library.
Representatives from a variety of local organizations and agencies will be on hand to share information about their programs, services, and volunteer opportunities, and to answer any questions. Find out where your talent, skills, and time are most needed, and... Read Full Blog
Libraries to Celebrate Lunar New Year with Dancing Lions
January/February 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries will host Lunar New Year Celebrations at several locations in January and February. Activities and crafts celebrating the Year of the Snake are planned for families with children of all ages. Made possible by the Friends of the Library organizations that support these libraries, the Lunar New Year activities are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Saturday, January 25, 2:00-4:00 pm -- George Memorial Library in Richmond.
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