Several studies indicate that almost twenty-five million children cannot read competently in the US alone. Not more than forty percent read at a level they must be. Parents or non-parents, we are all aware of how important reading is for […]
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Text Chemistry Review: Is It Worth Your Time?
The pandemic left us being stuck at home and have nowhere else to go. Times are hard, and people cannot go out just like before. This can mean a lot when it comes to maintaining your friends and relationships. Being […]
DIY Smart Saw Review- Is It Worth Trying?
Are you a DIY fanatic or an artist? And are you looking for some inexpensive methods to do wood carving? DIY Smart Saw is your answer! DIY projects are really popular these days. It is the way of creating products […]
“Books to the Border” Named 2020 Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award Winner
The Texas Center for the Book has announced that Books to the Border, a project of Trinity University Press, is the recipient of the fifth annual Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award. This $2,000 award, which honors a qualified 501(c)(3) […]
Libraries Host “What’s Up With This Week” Video Series In October
Hear about fascinating facts from throughout history at Fort Bend County Libraries’ “What’s Up with This Week” video series in October. Each Sunday in October, library staff will share pre-recorded videos of fun and interesting facts and recollections of […]
Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Conversation Circles
Are 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 […]
Participate In Libraries’ Online Book Clubs From Home
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 fall – all book-club […]
Libraries Host Online Activities For Young Adults, Teens in October
This fall, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer fun, online programs specifically designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12. The programs will be either live-streamed via Zoom/WebEx or pre-recorded videos. Registration is required for the live-streamed […]
Libraries Offer Online Children’s Activities in October
Because of the COVID-19 social-distancing recommendations, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) is continuing to offer children’s programming virtually this fall, so that families can participate from the comfort and safety of home! Videos of Mother Goose Time, Toddler Time, Preschool Story Time, […]
Fort Bend County Law Library To Present Computer Classes For Legal Professionals
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Law Librarian, Andrew Bennett, will present a series of “Express Technology Classes” in September for legal professionals who would like to learn more about basic software and how to access the library’s legal databases that are […]
