Alert

  • The Mamie George Branch Library (Stafford) is closed through Sat, June 3. The library will re-open Mon, Jun 5. A temporary book drop will be available in the parking lot. Holds will be extended to June 10.
  • The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library is now CLOSED. For information about the opening of the new Fulshear Branch Library later this summer, click here.
  • FBCL offers amnesty period, May 15-June 19, for overdue items. Click here for details. 

Upcoming Events

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Friends of First Colony Library Book Sale

9:00am - 2:00pm
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales
Description:
Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children's, classics, along with DVDs and CDs. All available for a great price...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Program - Jack and the Beanstalk

10:30am - 11:15am
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Elementary, Everyone
Program Type: Performances
Description:
Young Audiences of Houston Arts Partner: The Ensemble Theatre presents this new version of Jack and the Beanstalk which centers around a young boy with low self-esteem who learns to believe in himself. With help from his mother, a lovable giant,...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

All Levels Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
University Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Health/Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
Enjoy an hour of Hatha yoga practice, incorporating meditation with slow, gentle body movements to improve breath, flexibility, strength, and balance.  No yoga experience required.  Yoga mats will not be provided, so if you own one, you are...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Apollo to the Moon with F. Don Cooper

10:30am - 12:30pm
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Description:
Over fifty years ago, NASA launched Apollo 11 to the moon. What did it take to accomplish this historical mission? Hear an account from one of NASA's many scientists who helped make that dream a reality. Retired NASA physicist F. Don Co...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Talk Back Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
Join our discussion of the book The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.  Talk Back is a book club that covers a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles alike that occurs on the first Saturday of each month.  The upcoming title can be o...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Sphero Robots Maze

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: YA Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Description:
Have you always wanted to feel a little like a mad scientist by programming a robot to run through a maze? Well, have we got the program for you! Come to the library and learn how to guide a Sphero robot through a maze. (Lab coat, goggles, and wil...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Java Basics

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Learn the fundamentals of Java, the popular programming language that is used to develop mobile apps, web apps, desktop apps, games, and much more.. These classes will be presented by students with Unite & Inspire.  Seating is limited so reg...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Staycations in Houston

2:00pm - 3:30pm
George Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2A (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:
Learn about all the free and inexpensive things you can do in the Houston area. ...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Wonders of Tai Chi

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sugar Land Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Workshop, Health/Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
The USA Tai Chi Academy will be teaching an introductory class of tai chi!  Tai chi is a relaxing form of exercise intended to develop core, leg, and mental strength as well as self-defense.  In this class, they will teach the 16 – form Tai...
This event is in the "Infant-Preschool" group.

Mother Goose Time

10:30am - 11:00am
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool
Description:
Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical develop...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

How to Use Your E-Reader

2:00pm - 4:00pm
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Learning Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:
Do you have a new e-reader, but  you’re not sure how to use it? Bring your questions and your e-reader to George Memorial Library's walk-in clinic, where our staff can teach you how to download and stream e-books to Kindles, Nooks, and other e-r...
This event is in the "Infant-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Family Movie - The Bad Guys

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Albert George Branch Library
Library Branch: Albert George Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Albert George)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Description:
After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet – becoming model ...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Switch It Up

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:
Teens are invited to participate in weekly Monday meetups, where they socialize with others and play Nintendo games on their Switch together as a community. Prizes and snacks will be provided through the generous support of the Friends of the Miss...
This event is in the "Infant-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Program: Wild Things presented by Zoofari

2:30pm - 3:30pm
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Young Adult, Adult, Everyone
Description:
Families will have a chance to learn about a variety of exotic animals that will be visiting from Wild Things Zoofari, a traveling zoo that provides a hands-on learning experience teaching people of all ages about the importance of wildlife conservat...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Board Game Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:
Board games are more than just a rainy day activity – and they’re more than just Monopoly!  Staff will teach you the basics of new classics and niche titles alike - come explore the wild, wonderful, and weird world of board games with us! ...
This event is in the "Infant-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pajama Night Story Time: Friendship & Kindness

6:00pm - 6:30pm
First Colony Branch Library
Library Branch: First Colony Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (First Colony)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Everyone
Program Type: Story Times
Description:
Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! ...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Prose Pros Writing Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:
Are you writing a book or manuscript?  We can provide you with a quiet space along with coffee, snacks, power outlets and chairs.  Bring yourself, your laptop, and anything else you need for some quality time writing.  In the second ha...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Conference Room 2A (Sienna)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Games
Description:
Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program meets the first and third Monday of the month in Conference Room 2A. All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied an adult. Registration not required. ...
This event is in the "Infant-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pajama Night Story Time: Friendship

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Sienna Branch Library
Library Branch: Sienna Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Sienna)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Everyone
Program Type: Story Times
Description:
Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Evening ESL Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sugar Land Branch Library
Library Branch: Sugar Land Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Sugar Land)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Description:
Enjoy practicing your English skills in a fun, friendly environment! ...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer 101

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Missouri City Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Computer Lab (Missouri City)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
It is easier to use the computer if you know the vocabulary and understand how things are organized! Join us to learn the basics to get you familiar with your computer and applications. You'll even get the chance to practice basic Windows functions, ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pro Se Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library
Registration
Library Branch: Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library
Room: Conference Room C (Law Library)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Law
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
Pro Se Basics Classes are intended to help those Self Represented Litigants. These classes are 1 hour long and cover important procedural information for Pro Se Litigants needing to start legal research, represent themselves in court, or needing s...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computers 101

10:00am - 12:00pm
George Memorial Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
Learn the basics of computer use. ...
This event is in the "Infant-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Story Time: All Together Now

10:15am - 10:45am
Missouri City Branch Library
Library Branch: Missouri City Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Missouri City)
Age Group: Infant-Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Everyone
Program Type: Story Times
Description:
Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. This 30-minute activity takes place at the library. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program. 6/6 & 6/8       &nbs...