Are you planning to visit a foreign country? Would you like to make yourself more marketable to an employer by being bilingual? Do you want to have an advantage on an international business trip by speaking the language of the country? Learning another language can have many benefits, and Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) “Transparent Language® Online” resource makes learning a new language easier than ever – and it’s free! FBCL’s Adult Services staff will present […]
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Libraries Present Introductory Technology How-To Videos Online
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present a series of introductory online demonstrations in June to introduce people to various aspects of computer use and technology. These how-to tutorials can be viewed on the Fort Bend County Libraries website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – by clicking on the “Classes and Events” tab, selecting “Virtual Programs,” and finding the virtual “class” on the dates listed. Some of the topics includes multiple sub-topics, and participants can choose to view the whole […]
Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge Features Virtual Activities In June
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) programming will be presented virtually this summer so that families can participate from the comfort of home. Beginning June 7, videos of programs and activities will be posted on the Summer Reading Challenge page on the FBCL website and on the “FBCL Virtual Programs & Educational Resources” Facebook group page each week. Age-appropriate stories, songs, and puppet shows will be featured in the videos for younger children, while programs […]
Newborns Born June 6-12 Receive Special Welcome From Libraries
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will continue its annual tradition of welcoming newborns to the wonders of books. Every Fort Bend County baby born during the week of June 6 through 12, 2021, may receive a special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County Library. Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list of suggested reading for children, and information on parenting and on library services. These bags represent […]
Libraries Present Online Demonstrations For Craft & Hobby Enthusiasts
Fort Bend County Libraries will present a series of online, craft- and hobby-themed video demonstrations to introduce people to new hobbies and activities, and to give current crafters inspiration and new ideas. Fort Bend County Libraries will offer virtual craft and hobby activities online this summer, so that they can be viewed from the comfort of home. These demonstration videos can be viewed by selecting “Virtual Programs” on the “Classes and Events” tab on the Fort Bend […]
Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League To Discuss “Endurance” Online In June
Book lovers don’t need to let COVID-19 social distancing keep them from sharing their opinions and feelings about books with other readers. Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer an online option for book-club meetings this summer – all book-club meetings will take place online through Webex so that readers can interact with others in real time and participate from the comfort and safety of home! Fort Bend County Libraries’ book clubs represent a wide […]
Libraries Host Online Activities For Young Adults, Teens In June
This summer, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer fun, online programs specifically designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12. The programs will be either live-streamed via Webex or pre-recorded videos. Registration is required for the live-streamed programs only. An email with the link for the Webex meeting will be sent to all who register on FBCL’s online virtual calendar. To register for a live-streamed program or to view the how-to videos, […]
Libraries Host Online Game Of “A Fake Artist Goes To New York” For Adults
Fort Bend County Libraries will host an online edition of the game “A Fake Artist Goes to New York” on Tuesday, June 1, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. This event will be live-streamed via Webex; it will NOT be in person. “A Fake Artist Goes to New York” is a hidden-role game that is centered around a collaborative drawing. In the game, all but one player – the “fake artist” – knows what the drawing prompt […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Reminds Families to Start Saving for Higher Education on 529 College Savings Day
As national 529 industry professionals prepare to celebrate 529 College Savings Day on May 29, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is encouraging families to save for their children’s higher education expenses using the state’s 529 college plans. “529 day is a reminder that it’s never too late – or too early – to start planning for a child’s college education,” Hegar said. “Families will find that when it comes to planning for their children’s future education, every little bit […]
FBCL Announces Re-Opening Of More Libraries On June 4
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) began the process of re-opening buildings on March 15, when five locations resumed in-person service. On Friday, June 4, the library system will welcome patrons back to five additional locations: the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch, the First Colony Branch, the Mamie George Branch (Stafford), the Mission Bend Branch, and the Sugar Land Branch. The Albert George Branch (Needville) will be receiving upgraded shelving in June and will re-open at a later date. Curbside pick-up service at this location […]