Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library will present a special 6-part series, “A Taste of African Heritage,” on Mondays, March 11 through April 15, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, in northeast Fort Bend County. The ancestors of African Americans brought many food traditions that have been lost over the generations, and health has suffered because of the loss. Diseases that are common today – […]
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LEARN LINE-DANCING BASICS AT MISSION BEND BRANCH LIBRARY
To kick off rodeo season, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library will present a demonstration of popular line dances on Saturday, March 9, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County. Library staff will demonstrate and teach basic steps of popular line dances that can be choreographed to different styles of music. No previous line-dance experience is necessary, and a partner is not […]
CHESS PLAYERS INVITED TO PRACTICE & SHARE TIPS AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY EVENT
Chess players of all ages and skill levels – from beginners to advanced – are invited to practice their strategies and share tips with others at the “Chess Day at Cinco Ranch” event on Saturday, March 2, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, in the Multi-purpose Room at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Learn a new chess move (or two) during this come-and-go event. A limited […]
FULSHEAR BRANCH LIBRARY STARTS PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Fort Bend County Libraries’ new Fulshear Branch Library offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system. The library will offer a Study Hall period every week on Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, in the Computer Lab. Teens […]
FULSHEAR BRANCH LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR
Fort Bend County Libraries will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at the new Fulshear Branch Library. Activities and crafts celebrating the Year of the Dragon are planned for families with children of all ages. Dancing lions from the Houston Lion Kings Dragon & Lion Dance Sports Association will kick off the celebration in the lobby of the library. The dancing lions have been a very popular part of the celebration for many […]
FULSHEAR BOOK CLUBS ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY READING SELECTIONS
Share your love of reading with other book lovers at one of the book clubs that meet monthly at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, in Fulshear. New members are always welcome. The next meeting of the Day Readers Book Club will take place on Tuesday, February 13, beginning at 11:00 am. The opening meeting of the book club for the new year will feature a meet-and-greet to welcome back […]
FEBRUARY PROGRAMS AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs, and special programs for people of all ages each month. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, see the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). SPECIAL EVENTS West African Djembe-Drumming Performance– Saturday, February […]
FEBRUARY PROGRAMS AT FULSHEAR BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, will present free children’s programs, book clubs for adults, craft activities, and tours of the new building in February. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Fulshear Branch Library (346-481-6800) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). SPECIAL EVENT Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Dragon– Saturday, February […]
Library Presents African-Drum Performance For Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a special musical performance of “African Hand-Drumming” on Saturday, February 10, beginning at 11:00 am, in the Meeting Room of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Enjoy the traditional tribal rhythms and spiritual gifts of West African djembe drumming in a special performance by Gregg “Jebada” Powell, founder and director of the Joy of Djembe Drumming Ensemble. Powell […]
FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries — which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch, the Fulshear Branch, and the Mission Bend Branch — will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, January 16. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, downloading e-books or music, streaming movies, or using the research databases. For additional […]