Maud Marks Library

Maud Marks Branch Library—June Programs

The following free programs will take place at the library during June. Please call 832-927-7860 for further information. The library will be closed Thursday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. Book Sale The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their June book sale on Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks and other hidden […]

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. Book Sale The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their book sale on Saturday, May 31, from 10 AM-4 PM. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books, paperbacks and other hidden gems. We will also be hosting a Friends Members-Only […]

Maud Marks Branch Library—April Programs

Maud Marks Branch Library—April Programs The following free programs will take place in person at the Maud Marks Library during the month of April. Please call 832-927-7860 for further information. Book Sale The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their book sale on Saturday, April 26, from 10 AM-4 PM. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books, paperbacks and other hidden gems. We will also […]

Libraries to Close in Observance of  Veterans Day

All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which include the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library, will be closed Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.  Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, November 11. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, streaming movies and music, downloading e-books, or using the research databases. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.  

Public Libraries Encouraged to Take Part in Internet Speed Test from State Library

February is Texas Public Library Speed Test Month! Each year, TSLAC asks all public libraries in Texas to take the Texas Public Library Speed Test. The results are instrumental in determining the status of Internet access for our public libraries’ patrons and helping with statewide plans to support broadband improvement. The deadline to complete the quick and easy online speed test is February 28. Libraries can visit www.tsl.texas.gov/speedtest to learn more about how to record their results. […]

Senior Yoga: Slow and Gentle Yoga for 65+

Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering exercise program.  Join us on the first Friday of the month, September 3 at 4 PM for virtual yoga for seniors, ages 65+. Yoga can be a very relaxing and centering exercise program.  This class is presented by Meena Kankani, a certified yoga therapist.

Area Libraries Opening as Summer Begins and Pandemic Threat Subsides

Akhila Bhat, Maud Marks Library branch manager (Harris County Public Library photo)

By George Slaughter Katy-area libraries are not yet at full capacity as the pandemic subsides and the summer begins, but they are opening up and welcoming back their patrons. “All of the Harris County Public Library branches are at 75% occupancy as we’re following the Harris County threat level guidance,” Angel Hill, Katy Branch Library senior manager, said. “Currently, the level is at Yellow, but once it reaches the next level (Green), we’ll be back […]