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: Newspaper Pottery

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

Love making pottery, but don't have a kiln? No problem! Learn how to transform old newspapers into colorful pottery bowls and pots. This program is for teens in grades 9 -12.

Virtual: Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Join library staff as we play a scavenger hunt game, and play along at home. This program is prerecorded and the link will be posted to this page.

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: 5
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: 99
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 - 'Sleeping Beauty' presented by Marionette Playhouse

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances, Story Times
Description:

Join Jean Kuecher and Marionette Playhouse for a special marionette puppet show performance of the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty!

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

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