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. 

Virtual: ESL Phrase of the Day

All Day
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Build your English conversation skills by learning a new phrase.

This program is a pre-recorded video and can be viewed here.

Virtual: Let's Learn Origami! Leaping Frog

All Day
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Follow along from home for paper folding fun as we learn the art of Japanese origami.  In this recording, we will learn to make a leaping frog that jumps when its back is pressed.

 

Early Voting

7:00am - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)

ESL Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills. Registration is required and a Zoom link will be delivered prior to the event.

Virtual: School-Age Program - Scales and Tails

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Elementary
Description:

Join us for Nature Discovery Center's presentation of "Scales and Tails," a program all about reptiles, including snake skins and sheds, turtle shells, an alligator skull, and live animals like snakes, lizards, and turtles!

Virtual: Literary Lunch League - Destiny of the Republic

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Join us for an online discussion of "Destiny of the Republic" written by Candice Millard. This program will be presented via Zoom. Register here, and a link for the meeting will be emailed to you. 

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