Libraries are commonly known to be a place full of books and research. In today’s world, “learning” can come in many forms – one of which is through play! Playing games can sharpen problem-solving skills, exercise memory muscles, and increase […]
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LIBRARIES INVITE ADULT READERS TO SUMMER READING LOUNGES
Fort Bend County Libraries invites adult readers to disengage this summer – just for a little while – from the stress of everyday life and work, social media and television, and adulting in general and stop by the library to […]
MONIQUE FRANKLIN APPOINTED INTERIM DIRECTOR FOR LIBRARY SYSTEM
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Monique Franklin as Interim Library Director for the Fort Bend County library system on Tuesday, June 11. As Interim Director, Franklin will oversee the daily operation of the library system until […]
LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch, the Fulshear Branch, and the Mission Bend Branch, will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular library hours will resume on Thursday, June 20. Your online library is […]
ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR LIBRARIES’ 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 […]
MEET BESTSELLING AUTHOR ROMINA GARBER AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a “Meet & Greet with Young Adult Author Romina Garber” on Friday, June 14, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in […]
NEWBORNS BORN JUNE 2-8 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 2 through 8, 2024 — may receive a special baby book […]
LIBRARIES OFFER AMNESTY PERIOD, JUNE 1-30, FOR OVERDUE ITEMS
Fort Bend County Libraries will offer an amnesty period June 1-30, 2024. Fines for overdue items that are returned — during this period only — will be waived. Fines on overdue items returned PRIOR to this amnesty period, fees for items […]
LIBRARIES’ WORLD BOOK ONLINE BRINGS ENCYCLOPEDIAS TO A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION
World Book Online is not your grandmother’s encyclopedia set that many people were familiar with over the years! While it continues the editorial excellence and invaluable resources that the traditional version has been committed to for more than 100 years, World Book […]
LIBRARIES SUPPORT ASPIRING WRITERS WITH SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
Fort Bend County Libraries will present several workshops in June 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, […]
