The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) today announced plans to provide access to personal finance e-books as part of its E-Read Texas program following receipt of a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The additional resources will […]
Library News
Libraries Present Online Texas-History Program On Indianola In August
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present an online Texas-History program, “The Story of Indianola,” on Monday, August 23. This video will be pre-recorded so that it can be viewed from the comfort of home at any time after the scheduled date. […]
Library’s Online Culinary Book Club To Discuss Food Of India At August Meeting
The Culinary Book Club at Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will meet online on Wednesday, August 18, beginning at 1:30 pm. The theme of the month is “Celebrate India!”. Explore the flavors of India. This video conference will be live-streamed in real time […]
Library Presents Online Program On Estate-Planning And Guardianship
Fort Bend County Libraries will present a special program online, “Estate Planning: How to Avoid Forced Guardianship,” – a program in the Senior Series for older adults and their family members — on Friday, August 20, from 10:30 am to 12:00 […]
Libraries Host Online Gardening Program On Lawn Care
Fort Bend County Libraries will present an online gardening program, “Understanding the Lawn,” on Tuesday, August 24, beginning at 2:00 pm. Part 5 of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office’s Landscape Success series for homeowners, this program will be live-streamed via Webex; it will […]
Fort Bend County Libraries Encourages Aspiring Writers With Story Spinners Club
Join other aspiring writers at Fort Bend County Libraries’ online “Story Spinners Writing Club” on Thursday, August 19, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. The topic for August is “Character Agency.” This program will be a virtual session presented via Webex; it […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Announces $3.75 Million “Texans Need Strong Libraries” Initiative
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce the Texans Need Strong Libraries initiative. This $3,750,000 appropriation from the 87th Regular Texas Legislature was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. These funds will be used to support […]
Teens Can Earn Volunteer-Service Hours With Libraries’ Advisory Councils
This summer, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer fun, online programs specifically designed for high school-age teens in grades 9 through 12. The programs will be either live-streamed via Webex or pre-recorded videos. Registration is required for the live-streamed […]
Libraries Present Online Demonstrations For Craft & Hobby Enthusiasts
Fort Bend County Libraries will present a series of online, craft- and hobby-themed virtual activities and video demonstrations this summer to introduce people to new hobbies and activities, and to give current crafters inspiration and new ideas. Registration is required […]
Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ ESL Conversation Circles
Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation […]
