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 - Forest Animals

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

Trip Report on 2019 Ireland Research

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

This is going to be a little different from our usual genealogy classes. I will discuss my October 2019 genealogy research trip to Dublin, and County Donegal, Ireland.

Rise & Shine Activity 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:

Abbreviated story time with extra crafts for the whole family.

Intro to 3D Printing @ FBCL

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Learn how to 3D print at Fort Bend County Libraries. In this class, staff will explain step-by-step how you can have 3D objects printed at your library.

Keys to Success with Fruit Trees

10:30am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop
Description:

Fort Bend County Master Gardener Deborah Birge will talk about varieties of fruit trees that can thrive in the Gulf Coast climate.

Craft Your Heart Out!

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Whether beginner, semi-seasoned, or expert crafter, join us for a fun-filled hour and a half learning and sharing skills in knitting and crocheting. In addition, each month we will feature a guest crafter who will demonstrate their special craft.

Retirement 360° Workshop

10:30am - 12:30pm
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:

Learn the steps to funding your desired retirement. Learn about the investment tools—401(K), IRA, pensions, Social Security—available to both employees and small business owners.

CANCELLED DIY Glitter Shoes: a YA Craft Program

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Conference Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

New Year, new shoes!  Turn your boring shoes into sparkling masterpieces in this DIY craft program.  Participants should bring their own pair of shoes, and we’ll supply everything else. 

Minecraft - 2:00pm

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle Grades
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Attention Minecraft players!  Are you ready for Minecraft in the library?  For students in 4th-8th grade. Seating is limited; reservations are required.  Reservations begin on December 30th at 12 pm, call 281-238-2813 to regist

The Glovemaker: Meet the Author, Ann Weisgarber

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Award-winning local author Ann Weisgarber will discuss her latest novel, The Glovemaker.  Weisgarber is the author of The Personal History of Rachel DuPree and The Promise.  Copies of The Glovemaker will be available

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