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 First Colony Book Sale

9:00am - 2:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classics, along with DVDs and CDs.

AARP Tax Preparation

10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Description:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low-to-moderate income.

Friends of Mission Bend Branch Library Spring Fling Book Sale

10:00am - 2:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:

Come join the Friends of the Mission Bend Branch Library for their Spring Fling Book Sale and discover adult and children’s books, DVDs, and more -- all at prices that are hard to beat!

Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles

10:00am - 4:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
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!

Preschool Story Lab: Trees!

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

Join us for Preschool Story Lab! This is a creative story time to encourage children to discover and explore concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).

AARP Tax Preparation

11:00am - 3:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Representatives from the AARP will assist in the preparation of income tax returns.

An Afternoon of Book Trivia

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

Come show off your literary trivia skills!  Enter solo, or join up in teams of 2-4 people for several rounds of tricky book-related trivia questions. 

Popcorn and a Movie: Robot & Frank (2012), PG-13

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Description:

Do you want to help us celebrate National Library Appreciation Week? Of course you do! Join us for this delightful and heart-warming movie about a man who rediscovers his zest for life (and cat-burglary) through his love for the public library!

Creative Connection: Game Day

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Middle Grades
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Games
Description:

Come on by the library to connect with your fellow peers! Have fun with others while playing a variety of Wii, card, and board games. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Everday Essentials: Meal Prep Basics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Description:

This month we will be discussing the basics of creating flavorful and delicious ahead of time by meal prepping! 

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