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. 

Holiday Express: Book Sale, Market, & Entertainment

9:00am - 2:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performances, Book Sales, Exhibit/Displays
Description:

Fort Bend County Libraries will kick off the holiday season with a special Holiday Express event at George Memorial Library in Richmond on Saturday, November 16, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

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.

Teen Computer Class - "HTML Coding"

10:15am - 11:45am
Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the fundamentals of HTML coding.

This class is intended for high-school aged patrons.

Registration required; register online or call 281-238-2140 to register.

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.

Special Children's Program - Teddy Bear Picnic

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Description:

For all those who love teddy bears, come have a picnic! We'll read some stories, do some crafts, and even have teddy-themed crafts and snacks. Feel free to bring your own teddy bear! For all ages.

Wildlife Fun!

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Description:

This educational program presented by ARoo4u will feature a variety of different animals including a kangaroo! Families are invited to enjoy this touch-and-learn experience. Registration is not required but seating is limited.

SCORE Workshop: Building an Effective Sales Plan

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

Neal Benedict, Sales Training Partner at Sandler Training, will present a program to cover the following:

1. How to assess your ideal buyer persona.

2.The various methods you can use.

Chess Day

10:30am - 2:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (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

SAT Practice Exam

10:30am - 3:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:

Take a free full-length SAT practice exam through Princeton Review. Please bring two #2 pencils and a non-graphic calculator.

Heavy Inks Graphic Novel Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2B (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:
Join us as we discuss Ouran High School Host Club by Bisco Hatori.

Murder & Mayhem 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
Description:

This is a book club for mystery lovers.  We meet every third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. in the conference room.

Pow! Let’s Talk Comics!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Description:
Get up-to-date with our latest graphic novels, heroes, heroines, and more. Stick around for a raffle of a 3D print!

Comic Book Twister

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Middle Grades
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join us each month for our Middle Grades programs as we play games or do an activity.

Creative Connection - S.T.E.A.M. Game Day - Flashlight Colors

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. 

Printing in 1830s Texas - San Felipe de Austin

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Eleanor Stoddart of the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site will discuss the history of printing, as well as the challenges of printing newspapers and books in the town of San Felipe de Austin.

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