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. 

Express Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library
Room: Conference Room C (Law Library)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Law
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Express Classes intended for Legal Professionals and the public to learn basic software.

These are introductory classes to technology in your legal practice.

Toddler Time - Snowman

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

Parent/child activity time for Toddlers recommended for ages 1-3 years.

Toddler Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Preschool
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. This program is limited to 150 participants. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

10:15 am - Toddler Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

 Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  

Mother Goose Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age, non-walkers.

Story Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:
Stories, crafts, and a movie for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.

Story Time

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

Stories, songs, a puppet show and craft for preschoolers.  Recommended for ages 3-6.

Toddler Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years.

Introduction to Hoopla

10:15am - 11:30am
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Join us to learn how to download digital books, audio books, music, or movies for the holiday.  Patrons will need to have their library card number and PIN/password for their library account as well as a valid email to register for their Hoop

ESL Conversation Circle

10:15am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment.

Toddler Time "Tasty Treats"

10:15am - 12:15pm
Preschool
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, crafts & songs for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. We are unable to accommodate daycare and school groups.

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, crafts and a movie for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years. 

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Conversation Circle

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

No registration required.

Showing Japan: Origami

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Learn the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes with Showing Japan, a volunteer group that introduces Japanese culture to the people of Houston. They were founded in 1989 by the parents of the Houston Japanese Language School.

Toddler Time

11:30am - 12:15pm
Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Preschool
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. This program is limited to 150 participants. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

Story Time

11:30am - 12:30pm
Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, crafts, & a movie for preschool children. Recommended for ages 3-6 years.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basic

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:

Learn the basics of creating a slide presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.

This class is for adults and teens, 14 years and older.

Young Adult Book Club "Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip"

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

High school students meet monthly to join in a lively literary discussion. This month, students are invited to discuss "Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip" by Jordan Sonnenblick.

After-School Break: Button Making

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Design, color, and punch out your very own buttons.

For children in 1st-5th grades.

After-School Break: DIY Snowglobe

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Elementary
Description:

Join us as we create a snowglobe! Bring a friend. Snacks provided. Students in 1st-5th grades only.

Youth Computer Class - "Typing Practice & Games"

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Required
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

It's time for some typing practice! Join us in the computer lab for some typing tips, practice, and games on educational websites. Children in 3rd through 8th grade are invited to learn typing basics in this introductory class.

Pajama Night Story Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories & other activities for the whole family.

Pajama Night Storytime- Snowman

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Dance Lessons: Country 2-Step

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performances, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Description:

Learn the fundamentals of Country 2-Step--including Basic Forward, Backward, Side-by-Side, and how to Turn Your Partner--from local dance instructors Loy & Bernardine Farmer.

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