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!

  • WiFi is available at all locations.
  • Books can still be checked out with an FBCL library card
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  • 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

Genealogy: Genealogy Online

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
An introduction to some of the free online resources that are available to the genealogical researcher.  There will also be a demonstration of databases such as FamilySearch.org, Find-a-Grave, HeritageQuest among others.

Special Story Time "The Pirates and the Parrot."

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Recommended for the whole family.

Friends of Sienna Branch Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Numerous adult and children's materials are available for sale at very reasonable prices, ranging from 50¢ to $2.00 for clean, gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks on CD or cassette.

Rise & Shine Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

Welcome to Sesame Street!

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Join us for our Family Reading Winter Challenge kickoff event! Come play and learn with Elmo and all of his friends from Sesame Street. We'll have stories, crafts, games, and giveaways.

The Dangers of Annuities

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Business/Finance
Description:

This program is presented by Jabari King, financial advisor with Edward Jones.  Mr.

Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia & Persia

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Description:

Sheba Akhtar, author and professor of art and architecture, will present a fascinating history of Mesopotamia, including the emergence of agriculture in the Fertile Crescent, the Babylonians destruction of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem, and Alexan

YA Program: Dungeons and Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Gather your party and venture forth! Beginners and veterans alike are welcome. Dice and character sheets will be provided. Meets the fourth Saturday of every month.

This program is for teens in grades 9-12.

Creative Connection: The Scale of the Solar System

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Hands-on activities to address misconceptions about distances within the solar system featuring apps created by NASA! Recommended for students in 4th-8th grades. We cannot accommodate daycares or large groups.

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