Alert!

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!

  • WiFi is available at all locations.
  • 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

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Dungeons and Dragons 5e Adventure

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services Department (Mamie George) at Mamie George Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

Join us as we go off on adventure to save the realm in the table top role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons 5e; DMed by your local librarian here at the Mamie George Branch Library!  If you have never played before, no worries!  We wi

Required
Library Branch: Mamie George Branch Library
Room: Adult Services Department (Mamie George)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join us as we go off on adventure to save the realm in the table top role-playing game of Dungeons and Dragons 5e; DMed by your local librarian here at the Mamie George Branch Library!  If you have never played before, no worries!  We wi

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

The Learning Lounge

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 2C (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

For students in grades 9-12.

Head on over to the library to prepare for exams in a themed study hall!

Supplies generously provided by the Friends of George Memorial Library.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

For students in grades 9-12.

Head on over to the library to prepare for exams in a themed study hall!

Supplies generously provided by the Friends of George Memorial Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Craft Studio: Shaker Card

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 2A (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
:

This month at our craft studio, join us for a fun and creative class on making shaker cards!

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

This month at our craft studio, join us for a fun and creative class on making shaker cards!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch) at Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

English-language learners of any level, join us for this opportunity to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.  

Registration is not required, but space is limited, so please come early.

Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English-language learners of any level, join us for this opportunity to practice casual conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.  

Registration is not required, but space is limited, so please come early.

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

Writer's Block

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
:

Struggling with a story? Can’t seem to get it write? Join us for a writer’s night at the library. This program will go over writing basics, themes, techniques, and how to unlock that writer’s block!

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Struggling with a story? Can’t seem to get it write? Join us for a writer’s night at the library. This program will go over writing basics, themes, techniques, and how to unlock that writer’s block!

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

Game Night!

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
:

Check out the Game Night at the Fulshear Branch Library! We’ll have popular board games such as Catan, Life, and Monopoly; popular card games such as Uno, Spot It, and Spades; and other games available for use. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:

Check out the Game Night at the Fulshear Branch Library! We’ll have popular board games such as Catan, Life, and Monopoly; popular card games such as Uno, Spot It, and Spades; and other games available for use. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Swoon Society Book Club: “Romantic Comedy”

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
:

Do you enjoy swoony love stories? Do you crave romantic happy endings? This is the book club for you! All romance enthusiasts are welcome!

Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Do you enjoy swoony love stories? Do you crave romantic happy endings? This is the book club for you! All romance enthusiasts are welcome!

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

Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 Basics

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
:

Are you struggling with creating and editing PowerPoint presentations? Then join us for Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 Basics. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Are you struggling with creating and editing PowerPoint presentations? Then join us for Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 Basics. Registration required.

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

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
:

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!

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 "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

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

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 "Adult" group.

Day Readers Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Multipurpose Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join us in a discussion of At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen! New book club members are always welcome! Day Readers meet on the second Tuesday of each month. No registration is required. 

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us in a discussion of At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen! New book club members are always welcome! Day Readers meet on the second Tuesday of each month. No registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

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

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.

Watercolor 101: Sailboat Landscape

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
:

Come learn the basics of watercolors and create a simple painting. This painting is a beach and sailboat scene inspired by the Gulf Coast.

Required
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Come learn the basics of watercolors and create a simple painting. This painting is a beach and sailboat scene inspired by the Gulf Coast.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Learning Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration required.

Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday. No registration required.

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

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Middle Grades Game Room (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
:

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!

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!

Family-History Research The Story of Indianola

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Computer Lab (George Memorial) at George Memorial Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
:

Join us for a Family-History Research class, "The Story of Indianola" on Wednesday, May 14 from 10:30-11:30 am. Indianola was once a thriving port city that was even larger than Galveston. It was located in Matagorda Bay in Calhoun County.

Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Join us for a Family-History Research class, "The Story of Indianola" on Wednesday, May 14 from 10:30-11:30 am. Indianola was once a thriving port city that was even larger than Galveston. It was located in Matagorda Bay in Calhoun County.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Microsoft Word 2021 Basics

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tech Center (Sugar Land) at Sugar Land Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
:

Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft Word 2021.

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

Required
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Tech Center (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft Word 2021.

Registration required; register online below or call 281-238-2140 to register.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Safety

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adult
:

Computers and the internet can be powerful tools, but it’s important to know how to protect yourself when using them.  Join us for Computer Safety.

Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Computers and the internet can be powerful tools, but it’s important to know how to protect yourself when using them.  Join us for Computer Safety.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Circle

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Mission Bend) at Mission Bend Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Bilingual - ESL
Age Group:
Adult
:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Bilingual - ESL
Description:

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Career-Change Workshop

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Program Type:
Business/Finance
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join Branch Manager Ariel Hess for a workshop on changing careers. During this session, she will cover topics such as identifying career goals, resume best practices, and more.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business/Finance
Description:

Join Branch Manager Ariel Hess for a workshop on changing careers. During this session, she will cover topics such as identifying career goals, resume best practices, and more.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Study Lounge

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (First Colony) at First Colony Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
:

Looking for a quiet place to study, prepare for exams, and engage with others from your school.

Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Looking for a quiet place to study, prepare for exams, and engage with others from your school.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Young Adult Advisory Council

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room (Fulshear) at Fulshear Branch Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
:

The Fulshear Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets every month to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the library.

Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

The Fulshear Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets every month to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

University Branch Book Club: Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden, by Zhuqing Li

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room #2 (University) at University Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
:

Join us on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden, by Zhuqing Li. This novel tells the story of sisters Jun and Hong, who, separated by the Chinese Civil War, navigated

Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden, by Zhuqing Li. This novel tells the story of sisters Jun and Hong, who, separated by the Chinese Civil War, navigated

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crafty Creators: Coffee Filter Flowers

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (Missouri City) at Missouri City Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
:

Try your hand at making unique faux flowers using coffee filters and wire stems.

Required
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Try your hand at making unique faux flowers using coffee filters and wire stems.