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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!

  • WiFi is available at all locations.
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  • Overdue fines are waived until the network issue has been resolved
  • Most online resources are now available
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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

Mamie George Branch Library (Stafford) to Close Temporarily for Repairs

October 2024

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mamie George Branch Library in Stafford will close temporarily beginning Thursday, October 10, for repairs to the front parking lot. The library will remain closed until repairs are complete.

Books, CDs, and DVDs that have been checked out may continue to be returned to the temporary book-drop located behind the Mamie George Branch Library, even while the library is closed.

The pick-up location for items that have been requested and placed on hold for pick-up at the Mamie George Branch Library will temporarily default to the Sugar L... Read Full Blog

Happy 50th Anniversary to Albert George Branch & Mamie George Branch Libraries!

November 2024

In November 1974, Fort Bend County Libraries officially became a library “system” when it opened its first two branches – the Albert George Branch Library in Needville and the Mamie George Branch Library in Stafford.

With the addition of these two locations to the original Fort Bend County Library, located next to Polly Ryon Hospital (now OakBend Medical Center) in Richmond, the goal of the founders to establish a system of libraries accessible to all residents of Fort Bend County continued to grow.

This November, Fort Bend County Libraries will celebrate the... Read Full Blog