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. 

Fulshear Friends of the Library Booksale

9:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Great books, DVDs, and CDs cheap! Come and support the library with your purchases. In the Annex, next door to the library.

Friends of First Colony Book Sale

9:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the First Colony Friends at their book sale from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Many great books to choose from including new releases. Fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classics, paperback books along with DVDs and CDs are available.

Family Storytime- Snowman

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:

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

FamilySearch.org – Beyond the Basics

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: 9
Description:

This intermediate class will cover how to use the free FamilySearch.org online database beyond just the basic search.

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 "Weather"

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.

Chess Day

10:30am - 2:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
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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

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.

Winter Fest Movies/ Tasty Treats

11:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Come and enjoy Elf and A Christmas Story, tasty treats and hot cocoa and hot cider.  The winner of the Quilt Raffle will be announced at 1:00 p.m. 

Annual Jane Austen Birthday Tea and program

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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: Workshop, Games
Description:

Join us for some relaxing fun, food and tea as we celebrate Jane Austen's birthday.  Come test your Jane Austen trivia knowledge and learn to play a few Regency-era games such as Whist, Charades, and others. 

Financial Wellness Workshop: Money & Marriage

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:

When it comes to saving money and staying out of debt, open communication between you and your spouse is crucial. Learn the priorities when building your financial future, common credit mistakes, and spending habits that are be

Middle Grade Computer Class - Hour of Code

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle Grades
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Holiday Open House

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Description:

Want to get in the holiday spirit?  Come enjoy a bell choir performance by The Celebration Ringers from St.

Creative Connection - S.T.E.A.M. Game Day - Ship, Soap, & Surface Tension

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

For grades 4-8 only. 

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