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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Coffee and Tea Tasting

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
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Library Branch: The Pinnacle Senior Center Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Description:

Discover a world of new flavors. Dive into the world of coffee and tea alternatives that provide unique flavors and health benefits.

Supplies provided by the Friends of the Missouri City Branch Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Google Sheets Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Get introduced to spreadsheets with Google Sheets. Learn how to create, format, and organize data using basic functions and formulas. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pro Se Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library
Room: Conference Room C (Law Library)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Law
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Pro Se Basics Classes are intended to help those Self Represented Litigants.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am - 5:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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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!

This event is in the "Infant" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Family Story Time: Music & Movement

10:15am - 10:45am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Infant
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multisensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 0 to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time - Birds

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories and a craft for preschool children.  Recommended for ages 3-6 years.  We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Snakes!

10:15am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intro to Libby by OverDrive

10:15am - 11:15am
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Learn all about Libby by OverDrive, our largest ebook and digital audiobook platform.  Bring your smartphone or tablet, so you can connect your library account and learn how to navigate the Libby app.

This event is in the "Infant" group.

Mother Goose Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Infant
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development. Th

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

10:15am - 12:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for children aged 1-3 years. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Infant" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time: Favorite

10:30am - 11:00am
Infant, Preschool
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Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Preschool Story Time: Snakes!

11:15am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adult
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Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.
This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.
 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Microsoft Office for Beginners

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Have no experience with Microsoft Office? Does Word confuse you? Is Power Point a bit too complicated? Have some issues figuring out all the formulas on Excel? Well this class will help solve some of those issues. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cinco Craft Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Whatever experience level you are at - from beginner to advanced - anyone who enjoys any type of crafting is welcome to attend.  

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After School Break: Yarn Art

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us on January 28 at 4 pm in the Meeting Room for a fun, hands-on Valentine's card-making session for grades K-5! We'll be using yarn to craft unique cards to make something special for someone you love.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Games, Exhibit/Displays, Arts & Crafts
Description:

The Missouri City Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to share ideas, plan upcoming activities for young adults, and propose new teen programs for the branch.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

After-School Break: Bubble Wrap Art

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Elementary
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Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Children's Corner (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Participants will create colorful bubble wrap paintings and vibrant prints, making everything from flowers and butterflies to outer space scenes. Get ready to unleash your creativity—don’t miss out on this colorful adventure!

This event is in the "Infant" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Pajama Night Story Time - Snakes

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library in our meeting room. Crafts will be available at the end of the program.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Puzzlepalooza: Puzzling Competition

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Young Adult
Required
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Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Gather a team of up to 4 people for our Puzzling Competition. Teams will have 1 hours to complete a 100-piece puzzle.  The team that completes their puzzle the fastest wins!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

YA Crochet and Craft Circle

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Young Adult
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Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Are you interested in learning the basics of crochet or just want a place to hang out and work on your next crafting project?