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

Virtual: Book Talk - "Death Comes to Durham" written by Jeanne Dams

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

Join us to hear about one of the library staff's favorite books, "Death Comes to Durham" written by Jeanne Dams.  You may view the video here.

 

 

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 will be a pre-recorded video. A link to the video will be added here the day of the scheduled program.

Virtual: Toddler Time - Counting

All Day
Preschool
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Parent and child activities time for toddlers including songs, stories, and finger plays.  This program is recommended for children aged 1-3.

Live: 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 Webex link will be delivered prior to the event.

Live: University Branch Culinary Club: Pasta Party!

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!

Live: Young Adult Advisory Council

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Young Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

The George Memorial Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming teen activities, and suggest new teen programs.  You can earn volunteer hours and help make the library a better place (even virtually) for tee

Live: YA Book Club "The Poet X"

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This month, we will be discussing The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo.

Please call Sienna Branch Library at 281-238-2900 to check on the availability of print copies. It is also available on Hoopla and Overdrive.

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