The Texas Center for the Book at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission has chosen Marfa for the Perplexed by Lonn Taylor as the Texas Great Read for 2021. Every year, the Library of Congress asks each state Center […]
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Texas Center for the Book Announces Four New Literary Landmarks
The Texas Center for the Book (TCFB) at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) today announced four new Literary Landmarks, to be unveiled across the state in special ceremonies this fall and winter: Theodis “Ted” Shine, Jr. Literary […]
Libraries Present Introductory Technology How-To Videos Online
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present a series of introductory online demonstrations in September to introduce people to various aspects of computer use and technology. These how-to tutorials can be viewed on the Fort Bend County Libraries website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – […]
2021/2022 Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series kicks off with first African American U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove on August 30th
Inprint, Houston’s premier literary arts nonprofit organization, launches its 2021/2022 Inprint Margarett Root Brown Reading Series with a livestream event featuring the first African American U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Rita Dove on Monday, August 30, 7 pm CT. […]
The Best Non-Fiction Books to Learn Something New
If you’re in the mood for insightful anecdotes or handy life lessons, have a look at our list of top non-fiction books to help you learn something new. No matter how smart we get, there will always be something […]
Katy Author Writes Book on Machine Learning
There’s an old cliché that when life gives lemons, make lemonade. For a Katy author, the pandemic gave him a chance to write his first book. Yifan Guo, 26 years old, wrote a non-fiction title called Machine Learning: A Beginner’s […]
Have To Use A Medical Device Every Day? Here’s How To Stay Comfortable
Medical technology and medical devices play a significant role in improving patients’ health by diagnosis and treatment. Health facilities have a rational process when deciding on acquiring new pieces of technology. The approach recognizes the necessity of the machine as […]
The best practice to organize writing space for online education
Online education has become the new normal. Due to the global pandemic which forced countries around the world to impose restrictions, schools and universities have shifted to the online medium. Students have, for over a year, been engaged in online […]
Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League To Discuss “Now You See Me” Online In July
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer an online option for book-club meetings this summer – 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 […]
Friends Of The Library Resume Ongoing Book Sales
The Friends of the Library organizations that support Fort Bend County Libraries have long had ongoing book sales in the libraries, and the book sales are once again available for shopping! People who love books, people who love bargains, and […]
