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. 

10:05 am - Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.  

ESL Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2D (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:
English-language learners of any level can practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Registration is not required but space is limited, so please come early.

For more information, call 281-341-2652

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Learn the basics of creating a slide presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010.

Storytime - Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Arts & Crafts
Description:

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

Toddler Time

10:15am - 11:00am
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.

Toddler Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Parent/child activity time for toddlers.  Recommended for ages 1-3 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Toddler Time "Brrr! Winter"

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Microsoft Word 2016 Basics

10:15am - 11:30am
Young Adult, Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word 2016.  This class covers inputting text, customizing text appearance, saving and reopening a document, and checking for errors.

Adult Computer Class - "Microsoft Word 2010 Intermediate"

10:15am - 11:45am
Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Feel like you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of Microsoft Word 2010? If yes, then time to up the ante! In this class, you will learn some of the intermediate-level features of Word 2010.

eReaders and eBook databases

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Do you have a Kindle, Nook, iPad, smartphone or other device?

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

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

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

Mother Goose Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
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
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.

11:15 am - Story Time

11:15am - 12:15pm
Preschool
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

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

Story Time "Brrr! Winter"

11:15am - 12:15pm
Preschool, Elementary
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, crafts, & a movie for preschool children. Recommended for ages 3-6 years. We are unable to accommodate daycare and school groups.

Story 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
Program Type: Story Times
Description:
Stories, crafts & a movie for preschool children. Recommended for ages 3-6 years. This program is limited to 150 participants. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

ESL Conversation Circle

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Mission Bend Branch Library hosts a weekly ESL conversation circle where English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a relaxed, friendly environment.

University Branch Culinary Club: Cookie Exchange

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Description:

Do you love food or have a love of cooking? Whether you’re someone who is just starting out as an at-home cook or someone who would love to share their cooking experience, there is something for everyone.

Creative Connections: Let's Draw The Mario Brothers

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us as we learn to draw The Mario Brothers.

 

For kids in 3rd-8th grades.

Young Adult Advisory Council

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:

Open to students in 9th through 12th grades.  Come be a part in suggesting young adult programs for the library and recommending young adult books for the library to purchase.  Volunteer credit is available.

Young Adult Book Club

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

A teenage girl tries to find her place in the world in Renee Watson's "Piecing Me Together."

This program is for students in grades 9 through 12. No registration required.

After School Break - Snow Day

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Elementary
Description:

It's snowing at the library! Join us for all kinds of snowy games, activities, and crafts. This program is for students in K-5th grades.

After School Break

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Elementary
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
Description:
Recommended for grades 1-3. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

Teen Advisory Council

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2B (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:
Do you want to have some say in what type of materials the library buys for your age group?  Do you need volunteer hours?  Are you interested in doing community projects and working with people in your age group?  If any of these areas

Pajama Night Story Time

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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, puppet show and craft for the whole family.

Pajama Night Story Time

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preschool, Elementary
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and other activities for the whole family.

Pajama Night Story Time

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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