The week's events
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Mar 8, 2021(2 events)
9:00 am: Libraries Present Online Exhibit “Bridging Differences”9:00 am: Libraries Present Online Exhibit “Bridging Differences” –
The exhibit showcases the 36 entries in FBCL’s photography contest. Amateur photographers of all skill levels were invited to enter original photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend County that demonstrate how we as a community come together. Winning photographs were determined by a panel of four judges, who made their determinations based on relationship to contest theme, composition, focus, lighting, emotional impact, and creativity.  Circle of Love-Cap Van Nguyen First place was awarded to Cap Van Nguyen for his photograph, “Circle of Love,” which was taken at a post office in Fort Bend County. Second place was awarded to Don Golden for his photograph, “Pepper and Salt.” Taken on the northeast side of a coffee shop in Richmond, the photo features two men enjoying their cigars together while relaxing at a table on the sidewalk. Third place was awarded to Kaitlyn R. Brown for her photograph, “The Common Threat,” which was taken at her home in Fort Bend County. It features a medical mask and two hands. “We appreciate all the photographers who entered the contest and shared their perceptions of diversity in our county,” said Library Director Clara Russell. “We had many wonderful photos that were entered, and we are honored to be able to share them with the community.” To view the exhibit, visit Fort Bend County Libraries’ website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and click on the “Bridging Differences Photo Exhibit” icon on the lower half of the website. The photo contest was part of the Fort Bend County Diversity Over Division Initiative. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
7:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League Online In March7:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League Online In March –
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer an online option for book-club meetings this spring – 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 variety of books and genres. Book clubs that were previously specific to particular branches can now be enjoyed by readers all across the library system. Books can be requested by calling the libraries, or by placing them on hold in the online catalog. They can be picked up from the libraries through FBCL’s Books & More! Curbside Pick-Up service. Digital versions of some books are also available for download from FBCL’s eLibrary. Because the book club meetings will be livestreamed over the Internet via Webex, participants should register for the meetings by going to the FBCL website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – click on “Classes and Events,” and register for the book club meetings of their choice. A link to the Webex sessions will be emailed to all who have registered. Monday, March 8, 7:00-8:00 pm – University Branch Book Club The book to be discussed is To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee. This title is available on OverDrive, audio, and in print, call the library to check on availability of print copies. Tuesday, March 9, 2:00-3:00 pm – Mission Bend Book Club The book to be discussed is The Widows of Malabar Hill, written by Sujata Massey. This title is available on OverDrive and in print; call the library to check on availability of print copies. Wednesday, March 10 – “First Colony Reads” Readers’ Advisory In this livestreamed event, library staff will give recommendations for your next great read. Connect with library staff via Webex, and they will provide suggestions based on your reading preferences. Thursday, March 11, 1:00-2:00 pm – Sugar Land Book Break The book to be discussed is The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century, written by Kirk Wallace Johnson. Call the library to check on availability of print copies. The book club meetings are free and open to the public. Registration is required for the book club meetings so that a link to the Webex sessions can 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 Fort Bend County Libraries’ Communications Office at 281-633-4734. |
Mar 9, 2021(1 event)
10:00 am: Law Library’s “Pro Se Basics” Series Introduces Free Legal Info Resources Online10:00 am: Law Library’s “Pro Se Basics” Series Introduces Free Legal Info Resources Online –
The introductory classes will take place on Tuesdays March 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The classes will introduce important procedural information for self-represented litigants who wish to begin their legal research, represent themselves in court, or seek resources for their Family Law or Probate issues. Individuals may choose to attend individual sessions or the whole series. The material that will be discussed is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Librarians cannot provide legal advice or recommend specific forms. March 2– “Advanced Legal Research.” This class covers search strategies using the libraries’ databases. Learn how to use Boolean operators, natural language, and special characters to narrow searches. In addition, the class will demonstrate how to begin a simple search and how to narrow searches. March 9– “Courthouse 102.” This class covers the introduction to civil litigation after the answer phase, including discovery, trial, and post-trial. Learn about resources that can be used to address these issues, and become aware of various problems that could arise. March 16– “Probate 102.” This class covers information regarding Probate Courts in Fort Bend County. Learn specific rules and policies for the courts, where to find and file paperwork, and where to find additional legal assistance. March 23-- “Courthouse 101.” Self-represented litigants will get a basic introduction to the legal system. Learn about the difference between civil and criminal cases, the basic parts of a legal document, the different types of legal documents, and where to file legal documents. Gain a better understanding of the differences between district courts, county courts, and justice of the peace courts, learn how they interact with each other, and how individuals might be involved with the courts. The series will continue in April. The classes are free and open to the public. Registration is required; a link to the Webex session will be emailed to participants 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. Participants may also register by calling the Law Library at 281-341-3718.
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Mar 10, 2021(1 event)
9:00 am: Libraries Present Online Demonstrations For Craft & Hobby Enthusiasts9:00 am: Libraries Present Online Demonstrations For Craft & Hobby Enthusiasts –
Because of social-distancing recommendations, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer virtual craft and hobby activities online this spring, so that they can be viewed from the comfort and safety of home. These demonstration videos can be viewed by selecting “Virtual Programs” on the “Classes and Events” tab on the Fort Bend County Libraries website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – and finding the programs on the dates listed. The March schedule is as follows: “Texas String Art” – Tuesday, March 2 (pre-recorded video) Learn how to use nails and twine to create a personalized piece of art to decorate your room or as a gift for a friend. In this tutorial, get step-by-step instructions on how to make a Texas-shaped string-art masterpiece in recognition of Texas Independence Day. “Craft Corner” – Thursday, March 4, 4:30 pm. In this livestreamed Webex event, people of all experience levels – from beginners to advanced – who enjoy any type of crafting are invited to attend to get other crafters’ perspectives, critiques, and suggestions. Chat and network with other crafters who enjoy anything from art and needlework to woodwork and much more! Registration is required; a link to the Webex session will be emailed to all who register. “Spring Wreaths with Fabric Flowers” – Wednesday, March 10 (pre-recorded video) Library staff will demonstrate how to use wire and fabric remnants to make a wreath. “Nailed It! Marquee String Art” – Tuesday, March 23 (pre-recorded video) Learn how to use nails, a wooden pallet or sign, and twine to create a personalized piece of art to decorate your room or as a gift for a friend. “Photo Transfers” – Thursday, March 25 (pre-recorded video)  Photo Transfer Learn how to take images that have been printed on copy paper and transfer the images from the paper to wood or other surfaces using glue. The sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is required for the livestreamed Webex “Craft Corner” ONLY; a link to the Webex session will be emailed to participants 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. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). For more Fort Bend County Libraries DIY videos, visit the library system’s YouTube channel -- https://bit.ly/FBCLYouTubeChannel.
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Mar 11, 2021(3 events)
1:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League Online In March1:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League Online In March –
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer an online option for book-club meetings this spring – 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 variety of books and genres. Book clubs that were previously specific to particular branches can now be enjoyed by readers all across the library system. Books can be requested by calling the libraries, or by placing them on hold in the online catalog. They can be picked up from the libraries through FBCL’s Books & More! Curbside Pick-Up service. Digital versions of some books are also available for download from FBCL’s eLibrary. Because the book club meetings will be livestreamed over the Internet via Webex, participants should register for the meetings by going to the FBCL website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – click on “Classes and Events,” and register for the book club meetings of their choice. A link to the Webex sessions will be emailed to all who have registered. Monday, March 8, 7:00-8:00 pm – University Branch Book Club The book to be discussed is To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee. This title is available on OverDrive, audio, and in print, call the library to check on availability of print copies. Tuesday, March 9, 2:00-3:00 pm – Mission Bend Book Club The book to be discussed is The Widows of Malabar Hill, written by Sujata Massey. This title is available on OverDrive and in print; call the library to check on availability of print copies. Wednesday, March 10 – “First Colony Reads” Readers’ Advisory In this livestreamed event, library staff will give recommendations for your next great read. Connect with library staff via Webex, and they will provide suggestions based on your reading preferences. Thursday, March 11, 1:00-2:00 pm – Sugar Land Book Break The book to be discussed is The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century, written by Kirk Wallace Johnson. Call the library to check on availability of print copies. The book club meetings are free and open to the public. Registration is required for the book club meetings so that a link to the Webex sessions can 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 Fort Bend County Libraries’ Communications Office at 281-633-4734. 1:30 pm: Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League Online In March1:30 pm: Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League Online In March – 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 spring – 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 variety of books and genres. Book clubs that were previously specific to particular branches can now be enjoyed by readers all across the library system. Books can be requested by calling the libraries, or by placing them on hold in the online catalog. They can be picked up from the libraries through FBCL’s Books & More! Curbside Pick-Up service. Digital versions of some books are also available for download from FBCL’s eLibrary. Because the book club meetings will be livestreamed over the Internet via Webex, participants should register for the meetings by going to the FBCL website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – click on “Classes and Events,” and register for the book club meetings of their choice. A link to the Webex sessions will be emailed to all who have registered. Thursday, March 11, 1:30 pm – Novel Expectations Book Club The book to be discussed is Love and Ruin, a novel written by Paula McLain. This title is available in print, audio, and on OverDrive; call the First Colony Branch Library to check on availability of print copies. Thursday, March 11,4:00-5:00 pm – Sienna Subtext: Graphic Novel & Animé Club. The book to be discussed is Captain Harlock Space Pirate: Dimensional Voyage, created by Leiji Matsumoto. Call the library to check on availability of print copies. Wednesday, March 17 – Book Talk (pre-recorded video) In FBCL’s Book Talk series, library staff give a synopsis of featured books and share their thoughts on it. In this episode, hear about books on meditation and health. A link to the video will be posted on FBCL’s online calendar on the designated date, and it can be viewed at any time. Thursday, March 18, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm – Book Break Book Club@ George Memorial Library. The book to be discussed is In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin, written by Erik Larson. This title is available in print, audio, and OverDrive; call George Memorial Library to check on availability of print copies. The book club meetings are free and open to the public. Registration is required for the book club meetings so that a link to the Webex sessions can 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 Fort Bend County Libraries’ Communications Office at 281-633-4734. 4:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League Online In March4:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League Online In March – 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 spring – 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 variety of books and genres. Book clubs that were previously specific to particular branches can now be enjoyed by readers all across the library system. Books can be requested by calling the libraries, or by placing them on hold in the online catalog. They can be picked up from the libraries through FBCL’s Books & More! Curbside Pick-Up service. Digital versions of some books are also available for download from FBCL’s eLibrary. Because the book club meetings will be livestreamed over the Internet via Webex, participants should register for the meetings by going to the FBCL website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – click on “Classes and Events,” and register for the book club meetings of their choice. A link to the Webex sessions will be emailed to all who have registered. Thursday, March 11, 1:30 pm – Novel Expectations Book Club The book to be discussed is Love and Ruin, a novel written by Paula McLain. This title is available in print, audio, and on OverDrive; call the First Colony Branch Library to check on availability of print copies. Thursday, March 11,4:00-5:00 pm – Sienna Subtext: Graphic Novel & Animé Club. The book to be discussed is Captain Harlock Space Pirate: Dimensional Voyage, created by Leiji Matsumoto. Call the library to check on availability of print copies. Wednesday, March 17 – Book Talk (pre-recorded video) In FBCL’s Book Talk series, library staff give a synopsis of featured books and share their thoughts on it. In this episode, hear about books on meditation and health. A link to the video will be posted on FBCL’s online calendar on the designated date, and it can be viewed at any time. Thursday, March 18, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm – Book Break Book Club@ George Memorial Library. The book to be discussed is In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin, written by Erik Larson. This title is available in print, audio, and OverDrive; call George Memorial Library to check on availability of print copies. The book club meetings are free and open to the public. Registration is required for the book club meetings so that a link to the Webex sessions can 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 Fort Bend County Libraries’ Communications Office at 281-633-4734. |
Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 13, 2021 |
