Keeping with its commitment to provide free and beneficial services to Fort Bend County residents, including supporting early childhood literacy, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will continue its tradition of celebrating newborns with a free book bag during the system’s […]
Library News
The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is one way Fort Bend County Libraries infuses the ‘literacy ecosystem’
The annual challenge is open to kids, teens, and adults Among the array of pressing topics analyzed in Fort Bend households, concerns about literacy rates and general reading skills are at the forefront of more current daily discussions. According to […]
Maud Marks Branch Library— June Programs
The following free programs will take place in person at the Maud Marks Library during the month of June. Please call 832-927-7860 for further information. The library will be closing early for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 18, 2026, […]
“Unearth a Story” – Summer Reading Program at the Katy Branch Library
SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS Programs marked with * will be ticketed. Pick up a free ticket at the front desk 15 minutes before the program begins! Programs marked with + will require online registration. Visit our events calendar on www.hcpl.net and find that specific […]
Fort Bend County Libraries honored during National Library Week ‘for its enduring legacy and its rising future’
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, […]
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 […]
