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

Rise & Shine Story Time: Things That Go

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

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.

Family-History Research: HeritageQuest Online

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Digital Resources, History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Library staff will demonstrate how this online resource can help get results tracing one’s family history.

Intro to 3D Printing

10:30am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Learn how to 3D print at Fort Bend County Libraries. In this class, staff will explain step-by-step how you can have 3D objects printed at your library. Staff will also show some free websites for finding and creating your own 3D designs.

DIY Jigsaw Puzzle

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Design an original, one-of-a-kind jigsaw puzzle. Materials will be provided. This program is intended for people ages 13 years and older. 

The Skin I'm In: Books featuring Authors of Color

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: 7
Description:

Join us in person for this month’s book club for a lively discussion of Something Good by Vanessa Miller.

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, Games
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.

The Under-Told History of Hispanic Texans

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Description:

From the Tejano to the Chicano, delve into the contributions of Hispanic Texans from the beginning of Texas colonization.

Youth Special Program: Bilingual Art Class - Aztec Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
Required
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Workshop, Bilingual - ESL, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Calling all young artists! Kids ages 5 and up can enjoy a bilingual art class presented by Listo Translating Services & More. Youth will get a chance to paint and learn Spanish in a fun, creative, and interactive way.

Art & Architecture: Gothic Cathedrals

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures, History/Genealogy
Description:

Sheba Akhtar, author and assistant professor, will discuss the characteristics and influence of the Gothic Period, from urbanization and economic prosperity to professional guilds and the Crusades (1095-1211).

Financial Literacy: Building Savings and Managing Debt

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Business/Finance
Description:

Join us as senior marketing directors for World Financial Group, Toni Sanders and Bisi Ogunwale, discuss strategies for building your savings and managing debt.

No registration required.

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