All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch and the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch, will be closed Thursday through Sunday, December 23 through 26, for the Christmas holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, December 27. The libraries […]
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards $1.8 Million in Federal ARPA Funds to Texas Libraries
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded approximately $1.8 million in funding to 40 Texas libraries under its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grants Program through the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. TSLAC ARPA grants […]
Library’s Online Culinary Book Club To Discuss Cookies At December Meeting
The Culinary Book Club at Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will meet online on Wednesday, December 15, beginning at 1:30 pm. The theme of the month is “Cookies.” This videoconference will be live-streamed in real time via Webex; it will NOT be in […]
Fort Bend County Libraries Encourages Aspiring Writers With Story Spinners Club
Join other aspiring writers at Fort Bend County Libraries’ “Story Spinners Writing Club” on Thursday, December 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The topic for December is “Endings.” This program will be a virtual session presented via Webex; it will NOT […]
Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League To Discuss “Chocolat” Online In December
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library currently offers online book-club meetings through Webex/Zoom so that readers can interact with others in real time and participate from home. Books can be requested by calling the library, or by placing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Libraries’ Introductory Technology Videos Include Business Resources
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present a series of introductory online demonstrations in December 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 – […]
Teens Can Earn Volunteer-Service Hours With Libraries’ Online Advisory Councils
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) offers fun, online programs specifically designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12. In December, the programs will be live-streamed via Webex, and registration is required. These activities will be online ONLY; they […]
Libraries Offer In-Person Pajama Night Story Time In December
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present in-person Pajama Night Story Time during the weeks of December 1 through 16, in the meeting rooms of the libraries. The activity will take place at different libraries each week. During Pajama Night Story Time, families […]
