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Popular Digital Magazines Available Online Through Libraries' Flipster Service
Popular Digital Magazines Available Online Through Libraries' Flipster Service
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May 6, 2024
Patrons of Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) have instant access to popular magazines online through the libraries’ Flipster® service from EBSCO Information Services. Flipster is a next-generation magazine service that allows people to browse digital versions of the latest issues of popular magazines for adults, teens, and children, courtesy of the library.Demonstrations of this free online resource will take place at the following locations in May, but those who are interested may also inquire about this resource at any time at any FBCL location. Reservations are required for the demonstrations.
- Monday, May 6, 6:00 pm – Mission Bend Branch Library(8421 Addicks Clodine Road)
- Wednesday, May 22, 11:00 am – Fulshear Branch Library(6350 GM Library Road)
Flipster magazines are full-print, full-color digital duplicates of the hardcopy print magazine, and library cardholders can access them remotely through the Fort Bend County Libraries website, www.fortbend.lib.tx.us. The libraries’ collection includes 58 popular titles for adults and 11 titles for youth, including selections such as Forbes, Essence, Car & Driver, Highlights, People, and much more.Magazines can be read online on a computer or downloaded to smartphones or tablets, including Android™ phones and tablets, Apple® phones and tablets, and Kindle Fire tablets, for offline reading anytime, anywhere on a free Flipster app that can be downloaded from the Apple App or Google Play stores.
Flipster provides an easy-to-use, browse-able reading experience. An online newsstand provides a carousel of the most recent issues in various categories, and many magazines provide access to back-issues as well.
The collection can be accessed 24/7, and there is no limit to the number of magazines that can be downloaded. There will never be overdue fines for Flipster magazines because the digital file will automatically disappear after a predetermined length of time. A magazine that is published weekly can be downloaded for 2 days, and a magazine that is published monthly can be downloaded for one week.
To browse the Flipster collection of magazines, go to FBCL website, www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on “Books, eLibrary, & More,” and scroll down to Magazines.
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).
Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation CirclesLearning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles
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May 6, 2024Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “ESL Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting, and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.The ESL Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in May. Reservations are NOT required. The schedule is as follows:
- Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy
o Fridays, May 3 and 10, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multipurpose Room.
- Fulshear Branch Library– 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway
o Monday, May 6, 6:00-7:00 pm, Conference Room.
- Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road
o Wednesdays, May 8 and 22, 2:00-3:00 pm, Conference Room.
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 ESL/Adult Literacy Department at George Memorial Library (281-341-2652) or any of the branch libraries.
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Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles
Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles
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May 8, 2024Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “ESL Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting, and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.The ESL Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in May. Reservations are NOT required. The schedule is as follows:
- Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy
o Fridays, May 3 and 10, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multipurpose Room.
- Fulshear Branch Library– 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway
o Monday, May 6, 6:00-7:00 pm, Conference Room.
- Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road
o Wednesdays, May 8 and 22, 2:00-3:00 pm, Conference Room.
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 ESL/Adult Literacy Department at George Memorial Library (281-341-2652) or any of the branch libraries.
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Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles
Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles
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May 10, 2024Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “ESL Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting, and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.The ESL Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in May. Reservations are NOT required. The schedule is as follows:
- Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy
o Fridays, May 3 and 10, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multipurpose Room.
- Fulshear Branch Library– 6350 GM Library Road, off Texas Heritage Parkway
o Monday, May 6, 6:00-7:00 pm, Conference Room.
- Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road
o Wednesdays, May 8 and 22, 2:00-3:00 pm, Conference Room.
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 ESL/Adult Literacy Department at George Memorial Library (281-341-2652) or any of the branch libraries.
