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
  • 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 Saturday, March 29, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

Family Storytime- Grandparents

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

Stories, crafts and a movie. Recommended for the whole family.

Genealogy - Introduction to FamilySearch.org Database

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: 11
Description:

This beginner class will cover how to use the free FamilySearch online database effectively.

Family Story Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Bring the whole family and join us as we read stories, rhymes and songs. Recommended for ages 3-6 years. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

Saturday Story Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, a puppet show and craft for the whole family.

Preschool Story Lab "Art!"

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for Preschool Story Lab! A creative story time that encourages children to discover and explore concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).

Rise & Shine Story Time

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

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

Careers in Focus: Medical

10:30am - 12:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:

Are you considering a career in the medical field? Join us as a panel of professionals shares their experiences working in different areas of the medical field.

Writer's Workshop - Part 2

10:30am - 12:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Continuing from our June workshop, patrons are asked to bring in three to five pages of their writing, double spaced, pages numbered, and at least five copies.  Participants will work in groups to critique

Chess Day

10:30am - 2:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  No prior registration is required.  This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe lea

Talk Back Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

This book club is for general fiction lovers who enjoy exploring several different genres. We meet the first Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the conference room. Our next meeting will be 9/7/2019.

Financial Wellness Workshop: Guarding Your Savings & Investments

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop, Business/Finance
Description:

Investment Advisor Representative Michael Sofia will teach attendees various ways to protect their savings and investments. Stop by and learn some strategies that can help you preserve your financial future for you and your loved ones.

College Applications with Less Stress

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Kathy Rose, Executive Director of the CollegeCommunityCareer nonprofit organization in Sugar Land, will provide an overview of the college-application process, including how to apply and what to expect when applying.

Java Coding Series: Class 1

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Learn Java coding from a software professional in our Java coding class series. These classes will cover all the basics of programming with Java, including syntax and statements, classes and objects, and more.

Creative Connection - Connect 4 Tournament

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

For grades 4-8 only. 

Join us for a round of Connect 4 games--tournament style! There will be a prize for the winner.

Free snacks provided.  Bring a friend! 

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