In 2007, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) launched an online eLibrary with 400 OverDrive ebooks in its digital collection. The service was so well received that 600 more books were added a few months later. Since then, the OverDrive collection of ebooks […]
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FORT BEND COUNTY 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 on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25, for the Christmas holiday. Regular library hours will resume on Thursday, December 26. […]
DECEMBER PROGRAMS AT CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs, adult computer classes, book clubs, and special programs for people of all ages each month. All programs are free and […]
Libraries Feature Festive Activities for the Winter Season
Catch the holiday spirit at Fort Bend County Libraries! Throughout the month of December, FBCL will have a variety of holiday-themed programs, from cookie decorating to wrapping those hard-to-wrap gifts. All activities are free and open to the public. Children aged […]
Cinco Ranch Branch Library Hosts Marionette Show, “Sleeping Beauty”
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a special performance of the marionette puppet show, “Sleeping Beauty & the Handsome Prince,” on Saturday, December 14, beginning at 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the […]
Friends of Mission Bend Branch Library Host Holiday Book Sale
The Friends of the Mission Bend Branch Library will host a Holiday Book Sale on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, in northeast Fort Bend County. People who love […]
Discover Your Next Great Book with Libraries’ Online Reading Recommendations
Readers who can leisurely browse the row-upon-row of shelves of books in the library often find enticing books that they might not have known about previously. Or perhaps the librarian who knows what books the reader likes may suggest a […]
Libraries TO CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, the Fulshear Branch Library, and the Mission Bend Branch Library, will be closed Thursday through Sunday, November 28 through December 1, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular library hours will […]
Libraries Delve into Karankawa History for Native American Heritage Month
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will present a special program on the Karankawa Indians of the Gulf Coast region of Texas on Friday, November 22, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting […]
LIBRARY HOSTS interactive FAMILY MOVIE event
The Youth Services department at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Mission Bend Branch Library will host a special “Interactive Family Movie Day” event on Tuesday, November 26, at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, in northeast […]
