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. 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Book Bargains Galore at the Friends of the Library Book Sale!   People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who love a treasure hunt will find many “must haves”.  Special Features of this sale include a large co

Friends of Sienna Branch Library - Winter Book Sale

10:00am - 3:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
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.

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!

Rise & Shine Craft Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Craft activities for families with children of all ages will take place in Meeting Room 2. Don't forget to stop by the Friends of the University Branch Library book sale while you are here; it will take place in Meeting Room 1, where Story Ti

The Skin I'm In Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

The Skin I’m In Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the month to discuss books featuring authors of color.  This month, join the discussion of The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende.

Young Adult Advisory Council

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch.

Lunar New Year Festival at George Memorial Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Lobby (George Memorial)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performances, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year, year of the Snake, at George Memorial Library. We will have a lion dance, as well as a presentation explaining traditional lion dancing!  

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