All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library and the Mission Bend Branch Library, will be closed on Friday, June 9, for Staff Development Day. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, June 10. The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton […]
Library News
Newborns Born June 4-10 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 4 through 10, 2023 — may receive a special baby […]
June Schedule Of Children’s Activities At Mission Bend Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. Summer programs will begin during the week of June 5. Families with children of all ages are invited to […]
Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs every month. Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun and earn rewards through FBCL’s Summer […]
Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Invites Nominations for 2023 Archival Awards
Austin, TX – The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) invites nominations for its 2023 archival awards. THRAB grants awards in the categories of excellence, advocacy and distinguished service. The Archival Award of Excellence honors archival institutions and individuals in […]
LIBRARIES’ SUMMER READING CHALLENGE FOR KIDS, TEENS, & ADULTS STARTS MAY 29
Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading challenges during the summer to encourage reading among children from birth and up, as well as teens and adults. “All Together Now” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Online registration for […]
Libraries To Close In Observance Of Memorial 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 Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30. The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch […]
Libraries Now Offer Free Email Alerts For New Titles
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) buys thousands of new books, movies, and CDs each year. Library users can now get weekly email notifications for the newest titles and be first in line to check them out! FBCL offers a free […]
Retired Nasa Scientist To Talk About Apollo Launches At Cinco Ranch Branch Library Program
NASA launched Apollo 11 to the moon more than 50 years ago on July 16, 1969. What exactly did it take to accomplish this successful, history-making mission? Hear a behind-the-scenes account from one of the NASA scientists who helped make […]
Libraries Offer Amnesty Period, May 15-June 19, For Overdue Items
Fort Bend County Libraries will offer an amnesty period May 15 through June 19; during this time, late fees for overdue items will be waived. Fines for overdue items that are returned — during this period only — will be waived. […]
