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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 […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards $156,233 in Library Capacity and Texas Reads Grants
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced $156,233 in additional grants for Texas libraries in 2023-2024. Ten successful Texas Read Grants totaling $81,233 from libraries across the state and a $75,000 Library Capacity Grant proposal from the Partners Library Action […]
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 […]
Collaborative for Children and Harris County Public Library Join Forces to Enhance Early Education Services for Families
Collaborative for Children, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood education, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Harris County Public Library (HCPL). This collaboration aims to bring innovative learning experiences directly to families through the Collab-Lab, an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
