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

Alert: University Branch Library

University Branch Library (Sugar Land) will be CLOSED on Friday, March 14, for a scheduled power outage by CenterPoint Energy. 

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am - 4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

During this come-and-go activity time, a variety of board games, jigsaw puzzles, and more will be available for children of all ages and their caregivers to enjoy! Try out a new game and meet new friends!

Special Youth Program - TX Snakes & More

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Lectures, Performances
Description:

Come learn about different snake species with wildlife group Texas Snakes and More. See live snakes at the library and even touch one! Recommended for grades K-5. 

Special Youth Program: Imagination Stations

10:15am - 11:15am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for an hour of imaginative play at the library! We'll start with some brief songs and rhymes to wake up our imagination, then children and their caregivers will rotate through a variety of dramatic play stations together.

Citrus Problems

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:

Bacteria and insects and weather, oh my!  There are plenty of issues that can affect citrus plants here in Texas, and figuring out what's going wrong is the first step to solving the problem.

Family-History Research: Searching for Female Ancestors

10:30am - 11:30am
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description:

Search tips and strategies for determining your female ancestor's maiden name and tracing their family lines.

Introduction to Alzheimer's

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Description:

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.  Get an introduction to the disease, as well as the Alzheimer’s Association, and the resources that they offer.  Learn how to recognize the 10 common warning

Special Family Program: Interactive Movie

10:30am - 12:30pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Join us for a fun and interactive morning movie: The Bad Guys! After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught.

Chess Community Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Discover the joy of chess in a friendly community! Whether you're here to practice, share tips, or simply enjoy the game, you'll find a great atmosphere for learning and connecting with other enthusiasts. No registration required.

Creative Connection: Color-Code Your World

11:30am - 12:30pm
Elementary, Middle Grades
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

It's a New Year so that means we need a refresh! We are getting crafty and making our own personalized "Color-Coded" agenda boards. This program is for children in grades 4-8 only. 

DIY Calendar Blocks

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Looking for a fun way to keep track of the new year without buying a new calendar? Join us in making perpetual wood block calendars!

Decluttering

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Have you always dreamed of the perfect space but can't seem to quite get it? Join us for an hour of decluttering methods to help you sort out the best ways to declutter using advice from popular authors such as Dana K.

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