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: Author of the Month

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

Curious about an old or new author?  Check out Author of the Month, bringing you author highlights, suggestions about their titles, and library resources.  Books, audiobooks, apps - we've got you covered!

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: Wool/Felt Ball Coasters

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

Create your own colorful coaster. Staff will demonstrate how fun and easy it is to make a fluffy coaster with only cork board coasters, craft balls, and glue. No registration required.

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: 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: Toddler Time - "Fun With Elephant & Piggie!"

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Preschool
Description:

Join us for 19 minutes of songs and stories! This program will be a pre-recorded video. Here's the link to the video: https://bit.ly/81920-TT

Virtual University Branch Culinary Club: Breakfast Foods

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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: 99
Description:

Join University Branch Librarians on Zoom for fun featuring food!

Chat