Events in October 2024
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Learn How to Avoid Scammers at Library Program Learn How to Avoid Scammers at Library Program
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Oct 5, 2024
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library will present “Avoiding Scams” on Saturday, October 5, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, in northeast Fort Bend County.Erica Knighton, from the Prairie View A&M Extension Office in Fort Bend County, will talk about the ways con artists use the Internet, cellphones, and email to target unsuspecting victims. Learn about some of the most common scams, as well as the psychology behind the most effective scams.
Those attending will get tips on ways to protect themselves and their family members from becoming the next victim.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
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Roosevelt Weeks Appointed Director of Fort Bend County Libraries. Roosevelt Weeks Appointed Director of Fort Bend County Libraries.
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Oct 7, 2024Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Roosevelt Weeks as Library Director of the Fort Bend County library system on Tuesday, August 27. He will assume the role on October 7, 2024.Weeks brings more than two decades of distinguished experience in library leadership, most recently as Library Director at the Austin Public Library system, where he has worked for the past seven years. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Director/Chief of Staff at the Houston Public Library (HPL) system for 11 years. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at HPL.
Weeks is passionate about improving technology, literacy, and education in the communities he serves. His goal is to empower individuals with the tools they need to ensure a future workforce capable of the complex critical-thinking skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing competitive environment.Weeks is a highly respected figure in the library community. He has been recognized for his strategic vision, exceptional leadership, and dedication to advancing library programs and services. His contributions to the profession have been acknowledged through numerous awards, including being named Texas Librarian of the Year by the Texas Library Association in 2023, receiving the University of North Texas Outstanding Alumni Award in 2023, and earning the prestigious “I Love My Librarian” national award from the American Library Association in 2016.
In addition to his extensive professional experience, Weeks is an active member of several library organizations, including the Texas Library Association, where he served on the executive board, the American Library Association, the Public Library Association, and the Urban Library Council, where he holds the position of Past Board Chair. His involvement in these organizations underscores his commitment to the library profession and his role as a thought leader in the field.
“I am honored to join Fort Bend County Libraries and eager to work alongside the talented team here,” said Weeks.
Weeks attended Texas Southern University, where he received an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. He was awarded his master’s degree in library science from the University of North Texas.
He and his wife, Valecia, are members of the Holman Street Baptist Church in Houston, where he serves as a deacon.
Fort Bend County Libraries is a public library system consisting of a main library -- George Memorial Library in Richmond -- and 10 branch libraries located throughout Fort Bend County, Texas, as well as management of the Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library.
For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call the library system’s Communications office (281-633-4734).
Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure
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Oct 7, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will celebrate Teen Read Month in October, with special recognition of the county’s growing teen population and their role in establishing new library programs and services reflecting the changing literary dimensions of this population.The rapid growth in the teen-reader population around the country is reflected in the rising number of Young Adult (YA) programs and book collections at FBCL. YA Advisory Councils are making an impact by providing a platform from which teens can actively suggest library programs and popular books and authors they would like to have included in the YA area of the library.
Teen programs at FBCL range from book clubs and college/career-preparedness programs to fun crafts and trivia competitions. Game nights and movie nights are also popular activities.
In October, in addition to the regularly scheduled YA programs, teens (grades 9-12) will have an opportunity to play a live-action version of the classic Oregon Trail game, in which the players assume the role of wagon leader guiding settlers from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon’s Willamette Valley in a covered wagon in 1848. Make plans to gather supplies, hitch up the wagons, traverse the miles, ford rivers, and overcome many calamities along the way!
- Monday,October 7, 5:30-6:30 pm – Albert George Branch Library, 9230 Gene Street, Needville.
- Thursday, October 10, 5:00-6:00 pm – George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond.
- Wednesday, October 16, 4:00-5:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge.
- Thursday, October 17, 5:00-6:00 pm – Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, north of FM 1093.
- Wednesday,October 23, 4:00-5:00 pm -- Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City.
Registration is encouraged. For more information on Fort Bend County Libraries’ programs and services for young adults, see the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734), or inquire at any of the branch libraries. -- 30 –
Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure
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Oct 7, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will celebrate Teen Read Month in October, with special recognition of the county’s growing teen population and their role in establishing new library programs and services reflecting the changing literary dimensions of this population.The rapid growth in the teen-reader population around the country is reflected in the rising number of Young Adult (YA) programs and book collections at FBCL. YA Advisory Councils are making an impact by providing a platform from which teens can actively suggest library programs and popular books and authors they would like to have included in the YA area of the library.
Teen programs at FBCL range from book clubs and college/career-preparedness programs to fun crafts and trivia competitions. Game nights and movie nights are also popular activities.
In October, in addition to the regularly scheduled YA programs, teens (grades 9-12) will have an opportunity to play a live-action version of the classic Oregon Trail game, in which the players assume the role of wagon leader guiding settlers from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon’s Willamette Valley in a covered wagon in 1848. Make plans to gather supplies, hitch up the wagons, traverse the miles, ford rivers, and overcome many calamities along the way!
- Monday,October 7, 5:30-6:30 pm – Albert George Branch Library, 9230 Gene Street, Needville.
- Thursday, October 10, 5:00-6:00 pm – George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond.
- Wednesday, October 16, 4:00-5:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge.
- Thursday, October 17, 5:00-6:00 pm – Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, north of FM 1093.
- Wednesday,October 23, 4:00-5:00 pm -- Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City.
Registration is encouraged. For more information on Fort Bend County Libraries’ programs and services for young adults, see the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734), or inquire at any of the branch libraries. -- 30 –
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Library Book Clubs Discuss "Community Reads" Library Book Clubs Discuss "Community Reads"
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Oct 9, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries invites the public to join in this year’s “Community Reads” initiative, a county-wide reading program encouraging communities to read and discuss a particular book together September through November. The 2024 selection for “Community Reads” is Stacey Swann’s debut novel, Olympus, Texas.Book discussions on Olympus, Texas will take place at different locations throughout the library system on various dates and times during the months of September, October, and November. The “Community Reads” initiative will conclude at FBCL’s annual Book Festival on November 16, with a keynote presentation by Stacey Swann.Set in a modern-day rural Texas town, where everybody knows everybody, Olympus, Texas cleverly weaves elements of classical Greek and Roman mythology into a thoroughly modern family saga, rich in drama and psychological complexity.
When prodigal son March returns from a two-year, self-imposed exile after being caught sleeping with his brother’s wife, he is hardly met with welcoming arms, and the Briscoe family is once again the talk of the town. Within days of his arrival, someone is dead, rivalries flare, secrets explode, and marriages are upended. Even the strongest of alliances are shattered as powerful personalities collide.
Book discussions on Olympus, Texas will take place at different locations throughout the library system. The schedule of upcoming book discussions is as follows:
- Wednesday, October 9, 7:00-8:00 pm – Mission Bend Branch Library(8421 Addicks Clodine Road, Houston)
- Thursday, October 10, 1:00-2:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library(550 Eldridge)
- Saturday, November 2, 11:00 am-12:00 noon – University Branch Library(14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land) Registration required.
- Monday, November 4, 3:00-4:00 pm – Sienna Branch Library(8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City)
- Thursday, November 7, 2:00-3:00 pm – Missouri City Branch Library (1530 Texas Parkway)
- Tuesday, November 12, 11:00 am-12:00 noon – Fulshear Branch Library(6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway)
Olympus, Texas is available at the libraries in print and digitally as an ebook and e-audiobook. Readers are encouraged to call the libraries to check the availability of additional print copies for the book clubs.
For more information, see Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
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Library Book Clubs Discuss "Community Reads" Library Book Clubs Discuss "Community Reads"
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Oct 10, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries invites the public to join in this year’s “Community Reads” initiative, a county-wide reading program encouraging communities to read and discuss a particular book together September through November. The 2024 selection for “Community Reads” is Stacey Swann’s debut novel, Olympus, Texas.Book discussions on Olympus, Texas will take place at different locations throughout the library system on various dates and times during the months of September, October, and November. The “Community Reads” initiative will conclude at FBCL’s annual Book Festival on November 16, with a keynote presentation by Stacey Swann.Set in a modern-day rural Texas town, where everybody knows everybody, Olympus, Texas cleverly weaves elements of classical Greek and Roman mythology into a thoroughly modern family saga, rich in drama and psychological complexity.
When prodigal son March returns from a two-year, self-imposed exile after being caught sleeping with his brother’s wife, he is hardly met with welcoming arms, and the Briscoe family is once again the talk of the town. Within days of his arrival, someone is dead, rivalries flare, secrets explode, and marriages are upended. Even the strongest of alliances are shattered as powerful personalities collide.
Book discussions on Olympus, Texas will take place at different locations throughout the library system. The schedule of upcoming book discussions is as follows:
- Wednesday, October 9, 7:00-8:00 pm – Mission Bend Branch Library(8421 Addicks Clodine Road, Houston)
- Thursday, October 10, 1:00-2:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library(550 Eldridge)
- Saturday, November 2, 11:00 am-12:00 noon – University Branch Library(14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land) Registration required.
- Monday, November 4, 3:00-4:00 pm – Sienna Branch Library(8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City)
- Thursday, November 7, 2:00-3:00 pm – Missouri City Branch Library (1530 Texas Parkway)
- Tuesday, November 12, 11:00 am-12:00 noon – Fulshear Branch Library(6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway)
Olympus, Texas is available at the libraries in print and digitally as an ebook and e-audiobook. Readers are encouraged to call the libraries to check the availability of additional print copies for the book clubs.
For more information, see Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure
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Oct 10, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will celebrate Teen Read Month in October, with special recognition of the county’s growing teen population and their role in establishing new library programs and services reflecting the changing literary dimensions of this population.The rapid growth in the teen-reader population around the country is reflected in the rising number of Young Adult (YA) programs and book collections at FBCL. YA Advisory Councils are making an impact by providing a platform from which teens can actively suggest library programs and popular books and authors they would like to have included in the YA area of the library.
Teen programs at FBCL range from book clubs and college/career-preparedness programs to fun crafts and trivia competitions. Game nights and movie nights are also popular activities.
In October, in addition to the regularly scheduled YA programs, teens (grades 9-12) will have an opportunity to play a live-action version of the classic Oregon Trail game, in which the players assume the role of wagon leader guiding settlers from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon’s Willamette Valley in a covered wagon in 1848. Make plans to gather supplies, hitch up the wagons, traverse the miles, ford rivers, and overcome many calamities along the way!
- Monday,October 7, 5:30-6:30 pm – Albert George Branch Library, 9230 Gene Street, Needville.
- Thursday, October 10, 5:00-6:00 pm – George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond.
- Wednesday, October 16, 4:00-5:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge.
- Thursday, October 17, 5:00-6:00 pm – Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, north of FM 1093.
- Wednesday,October 23, 4:00-5:00 pm -- Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City.
Registration is encouraged. For more information on Fort Bend County Libraries’ programs and services for young adults, see the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734), or inquire at any of the branch libraries. -- 30 –
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Local Astronomer Talks About Meteors at Fulshear Branch Library Local Astronomer Talks About Meteors at Fulshear Branch Library
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Oct 12, 2024Learn more about the night sky when Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library presents a special program on “Meteors & Meteorites” on Saturday, October 12, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 6350 GM Library Road off Texas Heritage Parkway, north of FM 1093.Local astronomer William “Bill” Spizzirri, a volunteer with the Fort Bend Astronomy Club’s Astronomy on Wheels program, will explain the difference between meteors and meteorites, where they come from, and their characteristics. He will even have some examples to show!
A member of both the Fort Bend Astronomy Club and the Houston Astronomical Society, Spizzirri has been an avid amateur astronomer for more than 50 years.
The Fort Bend Astronomy Club’s “Astronomy on Wheels” educational-outreach program has been presented at schools, scout meetings, church groups, and at other community meetings over the years.
Recommended for all ages, this program is 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).
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Libraries Offer Demonstrations Of New Online Linkedin Learning Resource Libraries Offer Demonstrations Of New Online Linkedin Learning Resource
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Oct 16, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) now offers free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning for Library for library cardholders. This online library of more than 16,000 instructional videos – created by recognized industry experts with real-world experience – helps job hunters and other professionals master the professional skills needed to compete and perform well in an ever-evolving job market.Throughout the month of October, FBCL will hold demonstrations of LinkedIn Learning for Library. The demonstrations will take place at the following locations, but those who are interested may also inquire about this resource at any time at any FBCL location.
- Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 am-12:00 noon – Fulshear Branch Library(6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway) Registration required.
- Thursday, October 17, 10:30-11:30 am – Cinco Ranch Branch Library(2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy) Registration required.
About LinkedIn Learning for Library
Online video courses are available in seven languages – English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, French, German, and Portuguese -- and automated closed-captioning is available in 25 languages. New courses are added every week to reflect the most up-to-date trends in the industries.
In addition to interviewing and resumé-writing courses, LinkedIn Learning for Library offers instruction on many different in-demand hard skills and soft skills, enabling users to master business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Users can find instruction on soft skills, such as strategic and critical thinking, time and project management, professional communication, leadership, and remote work.
Courses on hard skills enable learners to develop skills in areas such as 3D and animation, digital marketing, photography and videography, CAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, web design, cloud computing, computer literacy, Python, MS Office, and much more.
Learners are able to pursue a whole course in any of the subjects, or they can select individual sections to stay up to date on the most recent trends.
Users can access content through the LinkedIn Learning login page on FBCL’s website by clicking on the “Research” tab and then selecting the “Digital Resources & Databases” option, choosing “Subject” and then “Career & Job Help.”
They can also utilize the LinkedIn Learning mobile app after selecting the FBCL option. Mobile users should begin by downloading the LinkedIn Learning app from the Google Play / App Store. Open the app and select “Sign In” and then “Sign In with Your Library Card.” When prompted to “Enter Your Library ID,” tap on the box and enter “fortbendcountylibraries” (all lowercase, no quotation marks). They will then enter their FBCL library card number (or username) and PIN/password and click “Continue.”
FBCL’s account cannot be accessed by directly visiting the LinkedIn Learning homepage. To take advantage of FBCL’s subscription, LinkedIn Learning must be accessed via the FBCL website or the LinkedIn Learning mobile app after entering the FBCL library ID (fortbendcountylibraries).
First-time users will be prompted to select topics of interest. Users will need to create an account in order to track course progress, create playlists of potential coursework, and keep course notes.
The demonstrations are free and open to the public. To register for a demonstration, visit Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure
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Oct 16, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will celebrate Teen Read Month in October, with special recognition of the county’s growing teen population and their role in establishing new library programs and services reflecting the changing literary dimensions of this population.The rapid growth in the teen-reader population around the country is reflected in the rising number of Young Adult (YA) programs and book collections at FBCL. YA Advisory Councils are making an impact by providing a platform from which teens can actively suggest library programs and popular books and authors they would like to have included in the YA area of the library.
Teen programs at FBCL range from book clubs and college/career-preparedness programs to fun crafts and trivia competitions. Game nights and movie nights are also popular activities.
In October, in addition to the regularly scheduled YA programs, teens (grades 9-12) will have an opportunity to play a live-action version of the classic Oregon Trail game, in which the players assume the role of wagon leader guiding settlers from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon’s Willamette Valley in a covered wagon in 1848. Make plans to gather supplies, hitch up the wagons, traverse the miles, ford rivers, and overcome many calamities along the way!
- Monday,October 7, 5:30-6:30 pm – Albert George Branch Library, 9230 Gene Street, Needville.
- Thursday, October 10, 5:00-6:00 pm – George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond.
- Wednesday, October 16, 4:00-5:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge.
- Thursday, October 17, 5:00-6:00 pm – Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, north of FM 1093.
- Wednesday,October 23, 4:00-5:00 pm -- Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City.
Registration is encouraged. For more information on Fort Bend County Libraries’ programs and services for young adults, see the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734), or inquire at any of the branch libraries. -- 30 –
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Libraries Offer Demonstrations Of New Online Linkedin Learning Resource Libraries Offer Demonstrations Of New Online Linkedin Learning Resource
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Oct 17, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) now offers free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning for Library for library cardholders. This online library of more than 16,000 instructional videos – created by recognized industry experts with real-world experience – helps job hunters and other professionals master the professional skills needed to compete and perform well in an ever-evolving job market.Throughout the month of October, FBCL will hold demonstrations of LinkedIn Learning for Library. The demonstrations will take place at the following locations, but those who are interested may also inquire about this resource at any time at any FBCL location.
- Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 am-12:00 noon – Fulshear Branch Library(6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway) Registration required.
- Thursday, October 17, 10:30-11:30 am – Cinco Ranch Branch Library(2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy) Registration required.
About LinkedIn Learning for Library
Online video courses are available in seven languages – English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, French, German, and Portuguese -- and automated closed-captioning is available in 25 languages. New courses are added every week to reflect the most up-to-date trends in the industries.
In addition to interviewing and resumé-writing courses, LinkedIn Learning for Library offers instruction on many different in-demand hard skills and soft skills, enabling users to master business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Users can find instruction on soft skills, such as strategic and critical thinking, time and project management, professional communication, leadership, and remote work.
Courses on hard skills enable learners to develop skills in areas such as 3D and animation, digital marketing, photography and videography, CAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, web design, cloud computing, computer literacy, Python, MS Office, and much more.
Learners are able to pursue a whole course in any of the subjects, or they can select individual sections to stay up to date on the most recent trends.
Users can access content through the LinkedIn Learning login page on FBCL’s website by clicking on the “Research” tab and then selecting the “Digital Resources & Databases” option, choosing “Subject” and then “Career & Job Help.”
They can also utilize the LinkedIn Learning mobile app after selecting the FBCL option. Mobile users should begin by downloading the LinkedIn Learning app from the Google Play / App Store. Open the app and select “Sign In” and then “Sign In with Your Library Card.” When prompted to “Enter Your Library ID,” tap on the box and enter “fortbendcountylibraries” (all lowercase, no quotation marks). They will then enter their FBCL library card number (or username) and PIN/password and click “Continue.”
FBCL’s account cannot be accessed by directly visiting the LinkedIn Learning homepage. To take advantage of FBCL’s subscription, LinkedIn Learning must be accessed via the FBCL website or the LinkedIn Learning mobile app after entering the FBCL library ID (fortbendcountylibraries).
First-time users will be prompted to select topics of interest. Users will need to create an account in order to track course progress, create playlists of potential coursework, and keep course notes.
The demonstrations are free and open to the public. To register for a demonstration, visit Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure
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Oct 17, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will celebrate Teen Read Month in October, with special recognition of the county’s growing teen population and their role in establishing new library programs and services reflecting the changing literary dimensions of this population.The rapid growth in the teen-reader population around the country is reflected in the rising number of Young Adult (YA) programs and book collections at FBCL. YA Advisory Councils are making an impact by providing a platform from which teens can actively suggest library programs and popular books and authors they would like to have included in the YA area of the library.
Teen programs at FBCL range from book clubs and college/career-preparedness programs to fun crafts and trivia competitions. Game nights and movie nights are also popular activities.
In October, in addition to the regularly scheduled YA programs, teens (grades 9-12) will have an opportunity to play a live-action version of the classic Oregon Trail game, in which the players assume the role of wagon leader guiding settlers from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon’s Willamette Valley in a covered wagon in 1848. Make plans to gather supplies, hitch up the wagons, traverse the miles, ford rivers, and overcome many calamities along the way!
- Monday,October 7, 5:30-6:30 pm – Albert George Branch Library, 9230 Gene Street, Needville.
- Thursday, October 10, 5:00-6:00 pm – George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond.
- Wednesday, October 16, 4:00-5:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge.
- Thursday, October 17, 5:00-6:00 pm – Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, north of FM 1093.
- Wednesday,October 23, 4:00-5:00 pm -- Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City.
Registration is encouraged. For more information on Fort Bend County Libraries’ programs and services for young adults, see the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734), or inquire at any of the branch libraries. -- 30 –
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Library to Host colleege-Preparedness Program Library to Host colleege-Preparedness Program
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Oct 19, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library will host a college-preparedness workshop, “College Series: Understanding College Applications & Financial Aid,” on Saturday, October 19, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, in northeast Fort Bend County.William Keaton, Director of College Readiness at Yes Prep Public Schools, will talk about different types of college-entrance applications and financial-aid applications.Learn about the pros and cons of different types of college-entrance applications, such as Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED), Regular Decision (RD), Rolling Admissions, and Priority Applications.
Gain a better understanding of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile.
College-bound students and their parents, as well as anyone returning to college after a break, are encouraged to attend.
The workshop is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and registration is encouraged. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Mission Bend Branch Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library (832-471-5900), or by visiting the library.
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Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure Libraries Host Live-Action "Oregon Trail" Adventure
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Oct 23, 2024Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will celebrate Teen Read Month in October, with special recognition of the county’s growing teen population and their role in establishing new library programs and services reflecting the changing literary dimensions of this population.The rapid growth in the teen-reader population around the country is reflected in the rising number of Young Adult (YA) programs and book collections at FBCL. YA Advisory Councils are making an impact by providing a platform from which teens can actively suggest library programs and popular books and authors they would like to have included in the YA area of the library.
Teen programs at FBCL range from book clubs and college/career-preparedness programs to fun crafts and trivia competitions. Game nights and movie nights are also popular activities.
In October, in addition to the regularly scheduled YA programs, teens (grades 9-12) will have an opportunity to play a live-action version of the classic Oregon Trail game, in which the players assume the role of wagon leader guiding settlers from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon’s Willamette Valley in a covered wagon in 1848. Make plans to gather supplies, hitch up the wagons, traverse the miles, ford rivers, and overcome many calamities along the way!
- Monday,October 7, 5:30-6:30 pm – Albert George Branch Library, 9230 Gene Street, Needville.
- Thursday, October 10, 5:00-6:00 pm – George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond.
- Wednesday, October 16, 4:00-5:00 pm – Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge.
- Thursday, October 17, 5:00-6:00 pm – Fulshear Branch Library, 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway, north of FM 1093.
- Wednesday,October 23, 4:00-5:00 pm -- Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City.
Registration is encouraged. For more information on Fort Bend County Libraries’ programs and services for young adults, see the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734), or inquire at any of the branch libraries. -- 30 –
