Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) offers programs specifically designed for high school-aged teens in grades 9 through 12. This spring, FBCL will host a free series of Financial Literacy workshops designed to give teens a better understanding of personal finances, credit cards, […]
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LIBRARIES help consumers protect finances & invest wisely with online resource
Fort Bend County Libraries offers an online financial-planning resource – Weiss Financial Ratings – for consumers. This free resource provides powerful tools for individuals who want to protect their finances, invest wisely, grow their wealth, and learn more about financial management. Throughout […]
FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES HONORED WITH ACHIEVEMENT OF LIBRARY EXCELLENCE AWARD
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) has been recognized by the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA) — an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League — with the 2024 Achievement of Library Excellence Award for its distinguished work in providing innovative programs and services to […]
LEARN ABOUT AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY-HISTORY RESEARCH AT LIBRARY PROGRAM
Researching African-American family histories may present special challenges for the genealogical researcher. Fort Bend County Libraries’ Genealogy and Local History Department will present a special program, “Family-History Research: Beginning African-American Genealogy,” on Tuesday, February 25, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in […]
Libraries Offer Online Access to Worldwide News Archives
Fort Bend County Libraries offers online access to a variety of news outlets from around the world, making millions of full-text articles from newspapers, journals, magazines, newswires, transcripts, and blogs available free to library cardholders for research or daily use. […]
library PRESENTs PROGRAM ON meal planning and budget shopping
There are more ways to save money on groceries than by clipping coupons or watching for sales. Learn how to become a smarter – and healthier – shopper when Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) presents “Eating Well, Saving More, Wasting Less” […]
LEARN THE ART OF Chinese CALLIGRAPHY AT Mission Bend BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries will host a “Chinese Calligraphy for Beginners” workshop on Wednesday, February 5, beginning at 6:00 pm, in the Conference Room of the Mission Bend Branch Library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road. In this hands-on workshop, participants will […]
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY HOSTS DANCING LIONS FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Fort Bend County Libraries will host a Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 8, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library in Katy. Activities and crafts celebrating the Year of the Snake are planned for families with children of all ages. […]
FREE INCOME-TAX HELP AT FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES
Fort Bend County Libraries will again host representatives from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), who will provide free income-tax-preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers at several locations in the Fort Bend County library system from February 1 through April […]
FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES AVAILABLE AS WARMING CENTERS
All Fort Bend County Libraries are available as warming centers during regular library hours. Anyone wishing to escape the cold is invited to visit any library and enjoy a warm, safe, and welcoming environment. Library hours vary by location, so […]
