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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. 

Weiss Financial Ratings

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Weiss Financial Ratings Series offers important Financial-Literacy Tools from Weiss Ratings & Grey House Publishing

  • Independent, Unbiased Financial-Strength Ratings of Banks, Credit Unions, & Insurance Companies
  • Conservative Buy-Hold-Sell Ratings of Thousands of Stocks, Mutual Funds, & Exchange-Traded Funds
  • Create your own Personal Account to create a Watchlist, get Upgrade/Downgrade Notifications, and Log In from anywhere
  • Medicare Supplement Insurance - Which Plan to Choose, How Much

Click here to view a video introduction and tutorial

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Weiss Financial Ratings Series offers important Financial-Literacy Tools from Weiss Ratings & Grey House Publishing

  • Independent, Unbiased Financial-Strength Ratings of Banks, Credit Unions, & Insurance Companies
  • Conservative Buy-Hold-Sell Ratings of Thousands of Stocks, Mutual Funds, & Exchange-Traded Funds
  • Create your own Personal Account to create a Watchlist, get Upgrade/Downgrade Notifications, and Log In from anywhere
  • Medicare Supplement Insurance - Which Plan to Choose, How Much

Click here to view a video introduction and tutorial

Not in Library:  Enter your library card number (no spaces.)

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