Fort Bend County Libraries presents workshops each month that encourage fledgling writers, or anyone who has ever wanted to write a novel, to take the plunge and pursue their dreams in a helpful, supportive environment. Throughout the month of July, Fort Bend County Libraries will host programs that are intended to encourage new writers by providing tips and tricks, writing and publishing advice, and support from other aspiring novelists. These programs are free and open […]
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LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries — which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, the Fulshear Branch Library, and the Mission Bend Branch Library — will be closed Friday through Sunday, July 4-6, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, July 7. The online library is always open at www.fortbendlibraries.gov for streaming movies, downloading ebooks, e-audiobooks, or music, or using the research databases. For more information, contact the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
Entries Sought For Libraries’ “We are Fort Bend” Photo Contest
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) is seeking entries for its “We Are Fort Bend” Photography Contest. Amateur photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter original, photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend County as they relate to the 2025 theme of “Vibrant Colors of Fort Bend.” To be eligible for competition, contestants must submit a printed copy of their photograph – no larger than 8”x10” – between June 30 […]
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR LIBRARY’S SHAKESPEARE EVENT
The Live Oak Playhouse will have an open audition on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Bohachevsky Gallery at Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. The auditions are for Fort Bend County Libraries’ “Shakespeare-by-the-Book” performance of “The Merchant of Venice,” which will take place on Fridays and Saturdays, October 17, 18, 24, and 25, in the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at George […]
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS Summer art WORKSHOP FOR TWEENS
In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge, the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a special art workshop for students entering grades 4-8. The “Recycled Art” workshop will take place on Thursday, June 26, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. In this workshop, Young Audiences of Houston teaching artist Charles Washington will show students how to create art by using found objects […]
CHAIR-YOGA DEMONSTRATION AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present an introductory “Chair-Yoga Class” on Monday, June 23, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. The class will be repeated on Monday, July 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Certified yoga instructor Meena Kankani will present a basic introduction and demonstration of this low-impact form of physical exercise and meditation. Chair yoga is a modified form […]
LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF Juneteenth
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries — which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, the Fulshear Branch Library, and the Mission Bend Branch Library — will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular library hours will resume on Friday, June 20. The online library is always open at www.fortbendlibraries.gov for streaming movies, downloading ebooks, e-audiobooks, or music, or using the research databases. For more information, contact the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).
LIBRARIES FEATURE LIVE EXOTIC ANIMALS for CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMS
Children will have an opportunity to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom when Fort Bend County Libraries hosts The Creature Teacher’s Richard Urwin and his LIVE exotic animals at special programs this summer. This interactive experience – filled with laughter, learning, and awe-inspiring creatures — will give kids the chance to see incredible animals up close while learning fascinating facts about their habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations. It’s a wild and unforgettable journey into […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Hosts Plant Swap
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have a Plant Swap on Saturday, June 21, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Gardeners are encouraged to bring any established or propagated plants, bare-root cuttings/clippings, or succulent clippings that they would like to swap with others. Please provide the common or scientific name of the plant(s). Each plant that a visitor brings (up to three) […]
Newborns Born June 1-7 Receive Special Welcome From Libraries For Children’s Book Week
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will continue its annual tradition of welcoming newborns to the wonders of books. Every Fort Bend County baby born during FBCL’s Children’s Book Week — June 1 through 7, 2025 — may receive a special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County Library. Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list of suggested reading for children, and information on parenting and on library services. […]