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! Dragon

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 dragon.

 

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: 98
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: Literary Lunch League - The Coffee Trader

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 "The Coffee Trader" written by David Liss. This program will be presented via Zoom. Register here, and a link for the meeting will be emailed to you. 

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