Fort Bend County Libraries will present a variety of programs, classes, and activities in July 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, […]
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Libraries To Close In Observance Of Independence Day
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library, will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Regular library hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5. The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library […]
Get Advance Notice Of New Titles With Libraries’ “Author Alerts” Feature
Library users can now get advance notice whenever a new title by a favorite author is added to Fort Bend County Libraries’ collection! Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) has added an “Author Alerts” feature to the “Book Recommendations” section on […]
Historical Texas Newspapers Now Available Online Through Texas State Library and Archives Commission Partnership with the University of North Texas
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries. The TSLAC Newspaper Collection is now live and available for free online. More than 4,500 issues of […]
Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library and Mission Bend Branch Library offer 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 […]
Libraries’ Amnesty Period Ends June 19 For Overdue Items
Fort Bend County Libraries’ amnesty period will end on June 19, 2023. Until the expiration of that time, late fees for overdue items will be waived. Fines for overdue items that are returned by June 19 will be waived. Outstanding fees that […]
Men’s Health Month: A Time to Act
For Men, Good Health Often Depends on Health Awareness and Early Screenings By Carlos Gutierrez, M.D., Family Medicine, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – West Grand Parkway June is Men’s Health Month – a perfect reminder for men to make wellness a priority. […]
Popular “World Of Bubbles” Children’s Program At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
As part of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries invites children in grades 1 through 5 to a fun, interactive program, “The Wonderful World of Bubbles,” on Wednesday, June 14, beginning at 2:00 and 3:00 pm, in the […]
State Library’s Talking Book Program Partners with Austin Public Library to Unveil Braille Enhanced StoryWalk
The Texas Talking Book Program and Austin Public Library (APL) have partnered to create an accessible, braille-enhanced StoryWalk® at APL’s Windsor Park branch. Now open to the public, the StoryWalk® is located at 5833 Westminster Dr. in Austin. A StoryWalk® is […]
“Beyond the Badge: The Work and Records of the Texas Rangers” Exhibit Now on View at Texas State Library and Archives Commission
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has today announced the opening of its latest exhibit, Beyond the Badge: The Work and Records of Texas Rangers, in the lobby gallery of the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library […]
