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

Friends of First Colony Library Book Sale

9:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children's, classics, along with DVDs and CDs. All available for a great pr

Family Program - Jack and the Beanstalk

10:30am - 11:15am
Elementary
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Young Audiences of Houston Arts Partner: The Ensemble Theatre presents this new version of Jack and the Beanstalk which centers around a young boy with low self-esteem who learns to believe in himself.

All Levels Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Enjoy an hour of Hatha yoga practice, incorporating meditation with slow, gentle body movements to improve breath, flexibility, strength, and balance.  No yoga experience required.

Apollo to the Moon with F. Don Cooper

10:30am - 12:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Over fifty years ago, NASA launched Apollo 11 to the moon. What did it take to accomplish this historical mission?

Talk Back Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Join our discussion of the book The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. 

Sphero Robots Maze

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Description:

Have you always wanted to feel a little like a mad scientist by programming a robot to run through a maze? Well, have we got the program for you! Come to the library and learn how to guide a Sphero robot through a maze.

Java Basics

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Learn the fundamentals of Java, the popular programming language that is used to develop mobile apps, web apps, desktop apps, games, and much more..

Staycations in Houston

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Learn about all the free and inexpensive things you can do in the Houston area.

Wonders of Tai Chi

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Health/Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

The USA Tai Chi Academy will be teaching an introductory class of tai chi!  Tai chi is a relaxing form of exercise intended to develop core, leg, and mental strength as well as self-defense.  In this class, they will teach the 16 – form

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