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: Barn Quilt Tape-istry

All Day
Young Adult, Adult
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Library staff will demonstrate making beautiful art using paint and tape to make layered patterns on canvas.

 

Virtual: ESL Phrase of the Day

All Day
Adult
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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: Fantasy Sun Prints

All Day
Young Adult, Adult
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Create some fantasy-themed sun prints with First Colony Branch Library staff!

Virtual: Toddler Time - Music

All Day
Preschool
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Parent and child activities for toddlers including songs, stories, finger plays, and a puppet show.This 20 minutes program is recommended for children aged 1-3.

ESL Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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: YA Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult
Required
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Description:

Join us virtually to give your opinion on this month's book and hear what your peers think. This month we're reading Illuminae by Amy Kaufman.

Virtual University Branch Book Club: The Leavers, by Lisa Ko

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Join us for a lively discussion of The Leavers, by Lisa Ko. 

This program will be presented via Zoom. Register here, and a link for the meeting will be emailed to you on the day of the meeting.

Chat