April 18, 2021, marked the start of National Volunteer Week in the United States. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission recognized its Talking Book Program (TBP) and the TBP Recording Studio volunteers who have been resilient and dedicated, continuing […]
Library News
Libraries Offer Online Support Group For Job Hunters
Searching for a job can be difficult and stressful, but doing it in the middle of a pandemic can be even worse. Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will host an online Job-Search Support Group on Tuesday, May 25, at 2:00 pm. This program […]
Libraries Host Online Program On Evictions During Covid-19
Fort Bend County Libraries, in conjunction with the Earl Carl Institute for Legal & Social Policy at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, will hold a special online program, “Evictions During COVID-19: Know Your Rights,” on Friday, May 28, […]
Libraries Announce Launch Of New Streaming-Video Service
Fort Bend County Libraries announces the addition of a new online streaming-video service, Access Video On Demand, to its eLibrary collection of digital resources. Library patrons will have instant, unlimited, 24/7 access to thousands of world-class documentaries, award-winning educational films, independent […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Services Unavailable May 21 For Staff-Development Day
Services at all branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, will be unavailable on Friday, May 21, so that FBCL employees can attend Staff Development Day. Curbside Pick-up service hours will resume on Saturday, May 22, at all […]
Library’s Online Podcast Club Focuses On Mysteries In May
The Podcast Club at Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will focus on “Mysteries” in May. The Podcast Club meeting will take place online via Webex, so listeners throughout the area can participate from the comfort and safety of home. Similar to a […]
Libraries Present Online Genealogy & Local-History Programs In May
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present online genealogy and Texas-geography programs in May for local-history buffs and family-history researchers. On Tuesday, May 11, FBCL staff member Bryan Bankston will present an “Intro to Texas Digital Sanborn Maps.” Find large-scale maps […]
Libraries Offer Online Cookbook Club For Culinary Enthusiasts
Cooking enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels – from beginners to advanced –find Fort Bend County Libraries’ monthly Cookbook Book Club a great way to share ideas and discover new culinary tips. Different cooking genres are explored each month. […]
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 […]
Cinco Ranch Literary Lunch League To Discuss “The House At Riverton” Online In May
Book lovers don’t need to let COVID-19 social distancing keep them from sharing their opinions and feelings about books with other readers. Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will offer an online option for book-club meetings this spring – all book-club […]
