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Events in July 2022

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Jul 7, 2022(1 event)

3:00 pm: Libraries Host “King Rhythm” Musical Performance For Children

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Jul 7, 2022

In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries will host a special musical performance of “King Rhythm,” by Voices from the Past, on Thursday, July 7, beginning at 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County. The performance is for students entering grades K through 5.

The performance will be repeated at the University Branch Library on Monday, July 11, beginning at 2:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. A free ticket – available one hour prior to the performance – is required for admission to the performance at this location ONLY.

Singer/storyteller Hope Shiver and percussionist David Keepman form the duo of Voices from the Past. In this interactive musical performance, they take the audience on a fantastic ride through African-American history via popular musical styles. Selected audience members will be invited to join in the fun by donning costumes and pantomime, becoming loveable characters like Bluesy, Jazzy, and others.

Shiver has performed as a soloist with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Grand Opera, and the St. Louis Symphony. Her singing talents have taken her all over the world – Japan, Italy, France, Greenland, Egypt, Sweden, and Spain – performing for world leaders and appreciative audiences in international tours of Showboat and Porgy and Bess.

Made possible by a grant through Young Audiences of Houston, the performance 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 University Branch Library (281-633-5100). 
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Jul 11, 2022(3 events)

12:00 pm: Fulshear Book Clubs Announce July Reading Selections

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Jul 11, 2022

Share your love of reading with other book lovers at one of the book clubs that meet monthly at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. New members are always welcome.

The next meeting of the Day Readers Book Club will take place on Monday, July 11, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is S.J. Watson’s novel, Before I Go to Sleep. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call the library to check availability of additional print copies. This book club meets on the second Monday of every month.

 

The Fulshear Night Readers Guild will meet on Monday, July 25, beginning at 6:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is The Glass Castle: A Memoir, written by Jeannette Walls. This title is available in print, audio, and digitally as an e-audiobook and ebook on OverDrive and as an e-audiobook on Hoopla; call the library to check availability of additional print copies. This book club meets on the fourth Monday of every month.

The book club meetings 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 Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library (281-633-4675).  

2:30 pm: Libraries Host “King Rhythm” Musical Performance For Children

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Jul 11, 2022

In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries will host a special musical performance of “King Rhythm,” by Voices from the Past, on Thursday, July 7, beginning at 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County. The performance is for students entering grades K through 5.

The performance will be repeated at the University Branch Library on Monday, July 11, beginning at 2:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. A free ticket – available one hour prior to the performance – is required for admission to the performance at this location ONLY.

Singer/storyteller Hope Shiver and percussionist David Keepman form the duo of Voices from the Past. In this interactive musical performance, they take the audience on a fantastic ride through African-American history via popular musical styles. Selected audience members will be invited to join in the fun by donning costumes and pantomime, becoming loveable characters like Bluesy, Jazzy, and others.

Shiver has performed as a soloist with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Grand Opera, and the St. Louis Symphony. Her singing talents have taken her all over the world – Japan, Italy, France, Greenland, Egypt, Sweden, and Spain – performing for world leaders and appreciative audiences in international tours of Showboat and Porgy and Bess.

Made possible by a grant through Young Audiences of Houston, the performance 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 University Branch Library (281-633-5100). 

3:30 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Jul 11, 2022

Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in 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.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library.

 The July schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

  • Mission Bend Branch Library – Tuesday, July 17, 4:00 pm, Meeting Room.
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Wednesday, July 20, 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room.

In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) book clubs for the teen community.

  • Mission Bend Branch Library: “Grey’s Anatomy Trivia” – Monday, July 11, 3:30 pm, Meeting Room. Teens who enjoy the challenge and excitement of a trivia competition are invited to join in this fun event, putting their knowledge of the popular Grey’s Anatomy television series to the test!
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library: “YA Book Club” – Wednesday, July 27, 4:00-5:00 pm. Conference Classroom. This month, readers will discuss The Testing, written by Joelle Charbonneau. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call the library to check availability of additional print copies.

The activities are free and open to the public. For more information, see FBCL’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734) or the branch libraries.
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Jul 19, 2022(1 event)

4:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Jul 19, 2022

Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in 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.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library.

 The July schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

  • Mission Bend Branch Library – Tuesday, July 17, 4:00 pm, Meeting Room.
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Wednesday, July 20, 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room.

In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) book clubs for the teen community.

  • Mission Bend Branch Library: “Grey’s Anatomy Trivia” – Monday, July 11, 3:30 pm, Meeting Room. Teens who enjoy the challenge and excitement of a trivia competition are invited to join in this fun event, putting their knowledge of the popular Grey’s Anatomy television series to the test!
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library: “YA Book Club” – Wednesday, July 27, 4:00-5:00 pm. Conference Classroom. This month, readers will discuss The Testing, written by Joelle Charbonneau. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call the library to check availability of additional print copies.

The activities are free and open to the public. For more information, see FBCL’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734) or the branch libraries.
Jul 20, 2022(1 event)

4:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Jul 20, 2022 – Jul 21, 2022

Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in 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.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library.

 The July schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

  • Mission Bend Branch Library – Tuesday, July 17, 4:00 pm, Meeting Room.
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Wednesday, July 20, 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room.

In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) book clubs for the teen community.

  • Mission Bend Branch Library: “Grey’s Anatomy Trivia” – Monday, July 11, 3:30 pm, Meeting Room. Teens who enjoy the challenge and excitement of a trivia competition are invited to join in this fun event, putting their knowledge of the popular Grey’s Anatomy television series to the test!
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library: “YA Book Club” – Wednesday, July 27, 4:00-5:00 pm. Conference Classroom. This month, readers will discuss The Testing, written by Joelle Charbonneau. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call the library to check availability of additional print copies.

The activities are free and open to the public. For more information, see FBCL’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734) or the branch libraries.
Jul 21, 2022(2 events)

4:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Jul 20, 2022 – Jul 21, 2022

Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in 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.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library.

 The July schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

  • Mission Bend Branch Library – Tuesday, July 17, 4:00 pm, Meeting Room.
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Wednesday, July 20, 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room.

In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) book clubs for the teen community.

  • Mission Bend Branch Library: “Grey’s Anatomy Trivia” – Monday, July 11, 3:30 pm, Meeting Room. Teens who enjoy the challenge and excitement of a trivia competition are invited to join in this fun event, putting their knowledge of the popular Grey’s Anatomy television series to the test!
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library: “YA Book Club” – Wednesday, July 27, 4:00-5:00 pm. Conference Classroom. This month, readers will discuss The Testing, written by Joelle Charbonneau. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call the library to check availability of additional print copies.

The activities are free and open to the public. For more information, see FBCL’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734) or the branch libraries.

11:00 am: Fort Bend County Library Express Class--Virtual

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Jul 21, 2022

Virtual Class

Program: Law

Age Group: Adult

Description: Express Classes are intended for Legal Professionals and the public to learn basic software. These are introductory classes to technology in your legal practice.

For more information: fortbend.lib.tx.us/landing-page/adult-and-ya-virtual-programs

 
Jul 22, 2022(1 event)

2:00 pm: Westlaw Training and CLE – Federal Resources

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Jul 22, 2022

Westlaw Training and CLE – Federal Resources

Where: Online  2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Program: Law   Age Group: Adult

Description: Westlaw representative will be showing off the Westlaw database including Practical Law.

For more information: fortbend.lib.tx.us/landing-page/adult-and-ya-virtual-programs
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Jul 25, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm: Fulshear Book Clubs Announce July Reading Selections

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Jul 25, 2022

Share your love of reading with other book lovers at one of the book clubs that meet monthly at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library,  8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear. New members are always welcome.

The next meeting of the Day Readers Book Club will take place on Monday, July 11, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is S.J. Watson’s novel, Before I Go to Sleep. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call the library to check availability of additional print copies. This book club meets on the second Monday of every month.

 

The Fulshear Night Readers Guild will meet on Monday, July 25, beginning at 6:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library. The book to be discussed is The Glass Castle: A Memoir, written by Jeannette Walls. This title is available in print, audio, and digitally as an e-audiobook and ebook on OverDrive and as an e-audiobook on Hoopla; call the library to check availability of additional print copies. This book club meets on the fourth Monday of every month.

The book club meetings 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 Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library (281-633-4675).
Jul 26, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: Fort Bend County Library Pro SE Basics

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Jul 26, 2022

Program Type: Law      Age Group: Adult

Description: Pro Se Basics Classes are intended to help those Self Represented Litigants. These classes cover important procedural information for Pro Se Litigants. Registration required.

For more information: fortbend.lib.tx.us/landing-page/adult-and-ya-virtual-programs
Jul 27, 2022(3 events)

10:00 am: Fort Bend County Libraries’ Online Book Club To Discuss “The Missing American”

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Jul 27, 2022

Fort Bend County Libraries’ virtual book club – FBCL Reads – will meet online on Wednesday, July 27, beginning at 10:00 am. The book to be discussed is The Missing American, written by Kwei Quartey.

FBCL Reads book-club meetings will be live-streamed through Webex so that readers can participate virtually and interact with others in real time. The book club will meet online on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

This book selection is available in print and digitally as an e-book through FBCL’s e-Library OverDrive collection. Additional print copies are available at George Memorial Library in Richmond.

The book club is free and open to the public. Registration is required; a link to the Webex teleconference will be emailed to all who register. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” and find the program on the date indicated. Participants may also register by calling George Memorial Library (281-342-4455).

10:00 am: Fort Bend County Library Virtual Book Club

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Jul 27, 2022

The FBCL Virtual Book Club is live streamed through Webex so that readers can participate virtually and interact with other in real time.

For more information: Registration is required; a link to the Webex teleconference will be emailed to all who register. Register online at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us. You may also register by calling George Memorial Library 281-342-4455

For more information: fortbend.lib.tx.us/landing-page/adult-and-ya-virtual-programs.

4:00 pm: Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils

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Jul 27, 2022

Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in 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.

Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library.

 The July schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:

  • Mission Bend Branch Library – Tuesday, July 17, 4:00 pm, Meeting Room.
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Wednesday, July 20, 4:00-5:00 pm, Conference Room.

In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) book clubs for the teen community.

  • Mission Bend Branch Library: “Grey’s Anatomy Trivia” – Monday, July 11, 3:30 pm, Meeting Room. Teens who enjoy the challenge and excitement of a trivia competition are invited to join in this fun event, putting their knowledge of the popular Grey’s Anatomy television series to the test!
  • Cinco Ranch Branch Library: “YA Book Club” – Wednesday, July 27, 4:00-5:00 pm. Conference Classroom. This month, readers will discuss The Testing, written by Joelle Charbonneau. This title is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; call the library to check availability of additional print copies.

The activities are free and open to the public. For more information, see FBCL’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734) or the branch libraries.
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Aug 1, 2022(1 event)

9:00 am: Children Invited To Help Celebrate Fort Bend County Libraries’ 75th Anniversary

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Aug 1, 2022

The dream of a Fort Bend County library system began 75 years ago – in 1947 – when 12 members of the Share-a-Book Club wanted books to be in the hands of every man, woman, and child in the county. Through perseverance and determination, and the overwhelming support of the citizens of Fort Bend County, those 12 women made their dream a reality.

From a humble beginning of 1,000 books, a temporary room at Rosenberg City Hall, and a bookmobile, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) has grown into a multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art entity, with 11 libraries around the county. Could those 12 women -- who decided to pioneer a library as their service project for the year – ever have imagined the magnitude of their dream or the countless lives that have been impacted by libraries over the past 75 years?

For its 75th anniversary, FBCL wants to look to the future once again – to the children whose hopes and dreams will shape the future of our communities. What do children think the future will look like? Do they envision flying cars or 3D video books? World peace or unicorns?

The library system invites children all around the county to share their hopes and dreams for the future by writing about or drawing a picture of what they hope the future will look like. Activity sheets can be found in the Youth Department at any FBCL location, or on FBCL’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) by clicking on “Celebrating 75 Years” and selecting “Youth Activity.” The completed activity sheets can be dropped off at any FBCL location, or they can be scanned and emailed to celebrating@fortbend.lib.tx.us. The deadline for submissions is September 17.

The entries will be collected and become a part of FBCL’s Hopes for the Future book. The book will be included in a time capsule that will be opened at FBCL’s 100th anniversary in the year 2047! A copy of the book will also be kept at each FBCL location so that children can see their creations become part of a book in the library!

The time capsule will officially be closed during FBCL’s 75th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 8, at George Memorial Library in Richmond. It will be kept in the library’s Genealogy and Local History Department until it is opened once again in 2047.

There is no charge to participate in FBCL’s anniversary activities. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
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