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. 

Paint with Me

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

We ask that patrons watch and follow along as one of our staff members paints a Fantasy Tree painting using acrylics. Painters of any level are being asked to join and show off what they created on our Facebook.

Virtual Event: Effective Study Skills

All Day
Young Adult, Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Do you want to raise your GPA? Do you want to learn faster and retain more information?

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: YA Make It! Altered Art

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

Have you ever imagined characters living in your outdated paintings and pictures? Perhaps robot birds with laser eyes in an old beach scene, or maybe a skydiver in a medieval scene?

Westlaw Training and CLE

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

Continuing Legal Education class that will focus on the Westlaw Database. This class will go more in-depth into using the database for legal research including case law, statute, and form searching.

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: 97
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 - DJ Dance Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Music, Games
Description:

Join DJ Jeffrey for a virtual dance party with games, contests, and challenges!

This program is made possible by the Friends of Sugar Land Branch Library.

Virtual University Branch Culinary Club: Beach Foods

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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 University Branch Librarians on Zoom for fun featuring food!

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