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. 

Knitting for Knewbies

9:30am - 12:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Bob Lutts Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

In this hands-on knitting class for adult beginners, participants will learn the basic knitting stitch along with essential information about knitting tools, materials, and techniques--everything needed to get started with this cozy craft.

Family Storytime - Penguins

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.

Coin Collecting 101 & Evaluating Silver Dollars

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Do you have some old coins or do you want to start collecting coins?  Then this is the program  for you. On Saturday January 4th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in Room 2A,  Mr. T. L.

Friends of Sienna Branch Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Numerous adult and children’s materials are available for sale at very reasonable prices, ranging from 50¢ to $2.00 for clean, gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks on CD or cassette.

Family Program - Daniel Tiger Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Children and their caregivers are invited to a Special Family Storytime featuring stories, crafts, and activities about our friends from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Registration is not required, but space is limited.

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.

ACT 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 ACT practice exam through Princeton Review. Please bring two #2 pencils and a non-graphing calculator.

Out of This World! Sci Fi and Fantasy Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Are you a reader of the fantastical, the speculative, or the weird?

Senior Fitness Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Description:

Courtney Bryant, a Family and Community Health Extension Agent with the Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Office, will teach seniors exercise routines to help them stay fit!

No registration required.

Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia & Persia

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Description:

Sheba Akhtar, assistant professor of architecture, will present a fascinating history of Mesopotamia, including the emergence of agriculture in the Fertile Crescent, the Babylonians destruction of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem, and Alexander's def

Chinese New Year Celebration!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year!  This celebration will include traditional Chinese riddles, prizes, activities and light refreshments for all ages.  

College Fair @ Missouri City

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Description:
Learn about a variety of colleges and universities from both inside and outside of Texas. Representatives from different campuses will answer questions for prospective students and share information to help you prepare.

Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Gather your party and venture forth! Beginners and veterans alike are welcome. Dice and character sheets will be provided. Meets the fourth Saturday of every month.

This program is for ages 13 and up.

Creative Connection: Minecraft Saturday

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
Required
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Attention Minecraft players! Are you up for a Minecraft challenge? Join us for some Saturday Minecraft in the library. For students in 4th-8th grade. Seating is limited; Registration is required.

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