The Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Fort Bend County Libraries’ Fulshear Branch Library will take place on Saturday, January 13, beginning at 10:00 am, at the new library, located at 6350 GM Library Road in Fulshear, Texas. The grand opening will be officiated by Fort Bend County Judge KP George, who will be joined by Precinct 1 County Commissioner Vincent Morales and other county and local officials. All area residents are invited to come out and take […]
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LIBRARIES PRESENT PROGRAMS FOR ADULT CRAFTERS IN JANUARY
Fort Bend County Libraries presents a variety of craft-themed programs for adults every month to introduce people to new hobbies and activities, and to give current crafters inspiration and new ideas. Find encouragement, get feedback, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of other crafters during these free events. Samples of the library’s instructional books, magazines, and websites on various crafts will be available. The schedule of activities in January is as follows: Cinco Ranch Branch Library, […]
January Schedule Of Children’s Programs 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 – such as Family Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, After-School Breaks, and more – every month. The January schedule is as follows: Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Craft packets will […]
Learn a New Language This Year with FBCL’s “Transparent Language Online” Resource
Would you like to make yourself more marketable to an employer by being bilingual? Are you interested in other cultures and want to understand their languages? Learning another language can have many benefits, and Fort Bend County Libraries’ (FBCL) “Transparent Language® Online” resource makes learning a new language easier than ever – and it’s free! Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will have demonstrations in January on Transparent Languages Online. The demonstrations will take place at three library locations, […]
Resolve To Read More Books & Join A Book Club In 2024!
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) encourages readers of all ages to make a New Year’s resolution to read more books in 2024! Share that passion for reading with other book lovers – and make new friends with similar interests — at one of the many book clubs that meet monthly at FBCL locations throughout the county. New members are always welcome! FBCL’s book clubs represent a wide variety of books and genres, and they meet […]
Teens Earn Volunteer-Service Hours At Libraries’ Ya Advisory Councils
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy) and Mission Bend Branch Library (8421 Addicks Clodine Road) 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 participants in designing and orchestrating new activities for teens in the library system. Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where […]
Donations Of Art Materials Needed For Community Art Swap At Cinco Ranch Branch Library
To encourage creativity and reduce waste through reusing and repurposing, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have a Community Art Swap on Saturday, January 27, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. Between January 2 and 20, artists are encouraged to clean out their art supplies and donate any unwanted art materials in good, usable condition. Materials should be brought to the library during business hours no later than January 23. […]
LIBRARIES TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF DECEMBER HOLIDAYS
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch, the Fulshear Branch, and the Mission Bend Branch, will be closed Friday through Monday, December 22 through 25, for the holidays. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, December 26. The libraries will also be closed on Monday, January 1, for the New Year’s holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2. Your online library is always open at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us for searching the catalog, renewing books or placing holds, downloading e-books […]
Fort Bend County Libraries Hosts Third Annual Gingerbread-House Contest
Fort Bend County Libraries is looking for the best Gingerbread-House makers in Fort Bend County! Area residents are encouraged to create a gingerbread-house masterpiece, take a picture, and submit it via email for the library system’s third-annual Gingerbread-House Contest. The deadline for submission is December 26, at 11:59 pm. Rules for participation are as follows: One entry per person. Multiple members of a family/household may participate with individual projects. Take a photo of each individual […]
Family Place Libraries™ Project Grant Recipients Announced by State Library
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Family Place Libraries™ Project Grant Recipients. 2024 Family Place Libraries™ Project Grant Recipients Denton Public Library North Branch—Denton, Texas Moore Memorial Public Library—Texas City, Texas R.F. Meador Branch Library—Willis, Texas Tom Green County Library System—San Angelo, Texas Esperanza Acosta Moreno Regional Branch Library—El Paso, Texas Benbrook Public Library—Benbrook, Texas Howard County Library—Big Spring, Texas Pflugerville Public Library—Pflugerville, Texas […]