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 Sienna Book Sale

10:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Numerous adult and children’s materials are available for sale at very reasonable prices, ranging from 50¢ to $2.00 for clean, gently-used books, music CDs, videos, and audiobooks on CD or cassette.

Rise & Shine Story Time- Sweet & Scary

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: Newspaper Archive

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: 11
Description:

This class will focus on the ins and outs of using FBCL’s Newspaper Archive database for family-history research. Learn how to create an account, clip and save articles, and conduct searches.

Finger Knitting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Have you ever tried knitting with just your fingers? Join us at First Colony to learn how it’s done. No needles required.Just bring your fingers and some patience! All materials provided.

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: 10
Description:

The Skin I’m in Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of this month to discuss books featuring authors of color.

Creative Connection - Screen Printing Fun presented by Danny Russo

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Middle Grades
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Screen print and personalize your very own tote bag with Danny Russo! Danny Russo introduces participants to a versatile printing process utilized by visual artists worldwide.

Texas Master Naturalists: Skulls & Skins

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Workshop
Description:

Come join us for a chance to learn and see in person the real skulls and skins of Texas wildlife. Learn all sorts of interesting facts about these critters that you might just see in your own backyard!

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