On Wednesday, April 22, the Office of the Fort Bend County Judge hosted a Proclamation Ceremony recognizing the Fort Bend County Libraries system during National Library Week. The weeklong observance, running from April 19 through April 25, is an annual, […]
Library News
Maud Marks Branch Library — May Programs
The following free programs will take place in person at the Maud Marks Library during the month of May. Please call 832-927-7860 for further information. The library will be closing early for the Memorial Day holiday on Friday, May 22, […]
Friends of the Katy Library Annual Book Sale
Shop the Friends of the Katy Library Annual Book Sale! Snag great deals on books AND support your local library. Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Katy Branch Library Make sure to bring cash to pay for […]
Celebrate Black History Month at George Memorial Library in Richmond
In recognition of Black History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host a FREE event at the George Memorial Library in Richmond (1001 Golfview Dr in Richmond) on Saturday, February 21, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. At 10:30 am […]
Fort Bend Virtual Author Talks
Fort Bend County Libraries showcases a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. The […]
Students Invited to Participate in 2025-2026 Letters About Literature Texas Competition
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book is delighted to announce the opening of the Letters About Literature Texas writing contest for 2025-2026. Texas 4th through 12th graders are invited to participate in this annual writing competition. Students […]
Texas Author Amanda Churchill to Headline Libraries’ Annual Book Festival
RICHMOND, TEXAS — Fort Bend County Libraries’ Annual Book Festival 2025 will take place on Saturday, November 15, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm, at George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. This year’s event features “FBCL Community […]
State Archives Makes Scrapbooks Documenting Creation of “Dawn at the Alamo” and “The Battle of San Jacinto” Available
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced a new online exhibit for the Henry Arthur McArdle scrapbooks. Newly re-digitized, the scrapbooks are available to view in the Texas Digital Archive. The finding aid, a […]
Libraries Plan Special Celebrations for Network Re-Launch Week
Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to announce the launch of a new, state-of-the-art online network, catalog, and computer/Internet access for library users starting September 2. Library users will once again have access to computers, Internet, and printing, as well […]
Libraries to Close in Observance of Labor Day
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch, the Fulshear Branch, and the Mission Bend Branch, will be closed Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2. In addition, George Memorial Library […]
