Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.
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!
- 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
Book Fest: Idea to Draft: Novel Writing Workshop
Our very own staff member, Tabitha, will lead a writing workshop to breathe life into your idea and develop it into a complete draft.
Book Festival: Prophetic City: Tracking Houston’s Economic and Demographic transformations with Dr. Stephen Klineberg
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Join us for an exciting and informative program led by Laura Thompson, a respected and trusted community partner, serving numerous nation people and tribes in the Houston area.
Join us at First Colony Branch Library for a Family Science Day at the Library. During this program youth will create and make S.T.E.M. projects such as brush bots, dot-painting, edible geometry, and fizzy rockets.
Book Fest: How to Publish For Free Using Your Library Card
Computer Lab -- Indie Author Project representative Emily Gooding will teach prospective authors how to use Biblioboard, Pressbooks, and the Indie Author Project online as well as how they can get professionally published with just their library c
Book Fest: The Secret History of Gaming: Math Skills, Social Skills and Forward Thinking
Presented by Christopher Melson, Co-Owner of Uncanny Comics and Games. Ever wonder why gamers are so smart? Well, the secret is the games themselves!
Book Festival: Discovering New Worlds - For Young Writers
Valerie Sweeten, children’s author and representing Writers in the Schools, will lead a creative writing workshop for young writers in elementary and middle school.
Book Fest: Local YA Author Spotlight -- Liara Tamani
Liara Tamani, author of will answer any burning questions you have about becoming a writer, the process, how to get published, and how to attract readers!
President of Houston Writers Guild, Fern Brady, will lead a workshop on how to market and publish your masterpiece.
Adulting can be pretty rough when you don't have instructions! Whether transitioning to adulthood or already there, come learn some valuable skills that will help make it a little easier.
Book Fest: Story Showcase: Local Authors Read Aloud
Authors of all ages, experience, and levels are invited to share their works in the Writing Showcase, a safe space where we can all appreciate each other’s works!