Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will celebrate Teen Read Month in October, with special recognition of the county’s growing teen population and their role in establishing new library programs and services reflecting the changing literary dimensions of this population. The rapid growth in the teen-reader population around the country is reflected in the rising number of Young Adult (YA) programs and book collections at FBCL. YA Advisory Councils are making an impact by providing a […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Libraries Offer Online Access To Newspaper Archives, Magazines
Fort Bend County Libraries offers online access to a variety of news outlets from around the world, making millions of full-text articles from newspapers, journals, magazines, newswires, transcripts, and blogs available free to library cardholders for research or daily use. With professional subscriptions to different digital services, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) enables library cardholders to access online current and past editions of publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the Houston Chronicle, and many […]
Libraries To Close In Observance of Fair Day
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries — which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch and the Mission Bend Branch — will be closed Friday, September 29, in observance of Fort Bend County Fair Day. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, September 30. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, streaming movies or music, downloading e-books, or using the research databases. For additional information, contact the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.
Libraries’ “Art & Architecture” Series Focuses On Gothic Cathedrals In September
Fort Bend County Libraries will have an educational series focusing on “Art & Architecture” this fall. The next program in the series, “Art & Architecture: Gothic Cathedrals,” will take place on Saturday, September 23, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. In this segment in the series, architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about the design origins of Gothic Cathedrals, which […]
Photography Lighting Class At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present “Photography 104: Lighting” on Monday, September 18, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, in the Multipurpose Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. During this hands-on workshop for photographers of all skill levels, professional photographer Bryan Bankston will provide a detailed demonstration of lighting techniques for different photographic effects. Discover how various lighting options – such as professional strobe lights, LED lights, and even […]
Libraries To Close In Observance Of Labor Day
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch and the Mission Bend Branch, will be closed Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 5. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, streaming movies or music, downloading e-books, or using the research databases. For additional information, contact the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.
Learn About Meditation For Healthy Living At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a series on Meditation for Healthy Living in September. Part 1 of the series, “Detox Your Mind Through Meditation,” will take place on Saturday, September 16, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Daya Sharma will talk about the use of meditation to detoxify one’s mind by cleansing the body and eliminating the toxins that have […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Presents Courthouse Basics
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, will present a “Courthouse Basics” series in September for self-represented individuals who are interested in learning about legal-research resources that are available to the general public. These classes are taught by staff from the Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library in Richmond. “Courthouse 101” will take place on Tuesday, September 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, in the Computer Lab […]
Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils
Fort Bend County Libraries offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens entering grades 9 through 12. The programs provide fun and challenging opportunities for these young adults, who are also encouraged to become active participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system. Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books […]
Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ ESL Conversation Circles
Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “ESL Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting, and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills. The ESL Conversation Circles will take place […]