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Events in October 2024

  • 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). 

  • Library to Host colleege-Preparedness Program

    Library to Host colleege-Preparedness Program

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    Oct 19, 2024

    Fort 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.