In recognition of National Friends of the Libraries Week, October 17-23, Fort Bend County Libraries invites and encourages area residents to support their local library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Library organizations that support the library system. Although the enormous amount of work that they do to support the Fort Bend County library system may not always be visible at first glance, the members of the Friends of the Library organizations […]
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Libraries Host Online Gardening Program On Backyard Fruit Trees
Fort Bend County Libraries will present an online gardening program, “Fruit Trees for the Backyard,” on Tuesday, October 26, beginning at 2:00 pm. Part 7 of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office’s Landscape Success series for homeowners, this program will be live-streamed via Webex; it will NOT be in person. Fort Bend County Master Gardener Deborah Birge will talk about varieties of fruit trees that can thrive in the Gulf Coast climate. Hear about proper planting techniques and recommended […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission and Texas State Historical Association Seeking Applications for 2022 Research Fellowship in Texas History
The Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) is now accepting applications for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Research Fellowship in Texas History. The fellowship includes a $2,000 stipend and is awarded for the best research proposal utilizing the collections of the State Archives in Austin. The TSLAC Research Fellowship in Texas History is administered in partnership with TSHA and made possible by the Texas Library and Archives Foundation through a generous donation from […]
Library’s Online Culinary Book Club To Discuss Pizza At October Meeting
The Culinary Book Club at Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will meet online on Wednesday, October 20, beginning at 1:30 pm. The theme of the month is “Pizza! Pizza!.” This videoconference will be live-streamed in real time via Webex; it will NOT be in person at the library. The Culinary Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month, and different cooking genres are explored each month. Cooking enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels – from […]
Libraries Present Online Demonstrations For Craft & Hobby Enthusiasts
Fort Bend County Libraries will present a series of online, craft- and hobby-themed video demonstrations this month to introduce people to new hobbies and activities, and to give current crafters inspiration and new ideas. These programs will be online; they will NOT take place in the library. Links to the videos will be posted on FBCL’s online calendar on the designated date, and they can be viewed at any time. The October schedule is as […]
Learning Spanish? Get Practice At Libraries’ Spanish Conversation Circle
Are you learning to speak Spanish? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals who would like a place to practice their Spanish language and conversation skills. The “Spanish Conversation Circle” provides an opportunity for Spanish-language learners to discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their Spanish skills. The Spanish Conversation Circle on Monday, October 11, beginning at 2:00 pm, will be live-streamed virtual session presented […]
Libraries Celebrate Teen-Tober With Online Activities For Young Adults
Fort Bend County Libraries will celebrate TeenTober by highlighting all the great activities and resources that are available at the library for the Young Adult community all year long. TeenTober is a national literacy initiative created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association. Thousands of libraries, schools, and bookstores across the country are participating in this month-long initiative encouraging teens to take advantage of reading in all its forms […]
Law Library’s “Pro Se Basics” Series Introduces Free Legal Info Resources Online
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Law Librarian, Andrew Bennett, will present a series of “Pro Se Basics” online demonstrations of the informational legal resources that are available to the public at the Fort Bend County Law Library. These programs will be virtual sessions live-streamed via Webex; they will NOT be in person. The introductory classes will take place on Tuesdays October 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. The classes will introduce important procedural information for […]
Libraries Host Live-Streamed Children’s Programs In October
Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) youth-services programming will be presented in virtual format rather than in-person so that families can enjoy them online and participate from home. These virtual activities will take place online; they will NOT be in person at the library. The October schedule of online Family Story Time programs will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 am. They will be live-streamed on the “FBCL Virtual Programs & Educational Resources” Facebook group page. If families […]
Libraries Present Introductory Technology How-To Videos Online
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present a series of introductory online demonstrations in October to introduce people to various aspects of computer use and technology. These how-to tutorials can be viewed on the Fort Bend County Libraries website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us – by clicking on the “Classes and Events” tab, selecting “Virtual Programs,” and finding the virtual “class” on the dates listed. Some of the topics include multiple sub-topics, and participants can choose to view the whole […]