Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) is hosting an online Poetry Slam Competition for teens and young adults. The theme for the competition is “Dare to Hope.” Entries may be submitted online April 5 through May 6. The live-streamed performance-poetry competition will take place on […]
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Texas Center for the Book to Host Free “Read Across Texas” Virtual Author Event May 19
The Texas Center for the Book invites book lovers statewide to register for its May 19 Read Across Texas author event featuring Texas writers Nancy Wayson Dinan and Chris Barton, moderated by KUT’s Jennifer Stayton. Read Across Texas, the biennial statewide reading […]
Libraries Present Online Demonstrations For Craft & Hobby Enthusiasts
Libraries Present Online Demonstrations For Craft & Hobby Enthusiasts will present a series of online, craft- and hobby-themed video demonstrations to introduce people to new hobbies and activities, and to give current crafters inspiration and new ideas. Because of social-distancing […]
Libraries Invite Public To Watch Live-Streamed Poetry Slam For Teens Online
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) is hosting an online Poetry Slam Competition for teens and young adults on Saturday, May 8, at 2:00 pm. The theme for the live-streamed performance-poetry competition is “Dare to Hope.” Anyone who enjoys poetry is invited to watch the […]
Local Little Free Library Dedicated to Memory of Katy Junior High Student
By George Slaughter Celia “CiCi” Rico, a 14-year-old Katy Junior High student, committed suicide in January. Her family and friends Friday turned that tragedy into something positive by dedicating a little free library in her honor. The library is a […]
4 Differences Between A Public and A Private School
Quality education is one of the most important things that parents can think about when preparing their children for the future. Choosing between a public or a private school can be overwhelming for some parents because there are many differences […]
Libraries Offer Online Cookbook Clubs For Culinary Enthusiasts
Cooking enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels – from beginners to advanced –find Fort Bend County Libraries’ monthly Cookbook Book Clubs a great way to share ideas and discover new culinary tips. Different cooking genres are explored each month. […]
5 Different Resources to Help Kids Learn to Code
A recent study found that 76% of parents want their children to end up in STEM-related careers. And with an ever-growing number of jobs requiring knowledge of new technologies, it isn’t very hard to see why. From manufacturing to marketing, most […]
Strategies That Will Brighten Up the Future of SEO
SEO has come a long time ever since its early days. It’s now 2021 which means we have a lot of catching up to do. In this post, we look at the most important strategies that will continue to keep […]
Do you want to sign up for a course online? Here are 6 benefits of online learning
Are you thinking of taking an online class, but you’re not sure if it’s for you? This article helps you discover the many benefits of online learning. The current climate has shifted many ideologies and habits for individuals worldwide. One […]
