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 through April 15. Income-tax forms […]
Library News
LIBRARY DIRECTOR ISSUES STATEMENT ON NETWORK DISRUPTION
On February 24th, the library became aware of a network disruption that impacted some of its services. Upon learning of the incident, our IT professionals took immediate action to mitigate its impact, and most online resources have since been restored. […]
Maud Marks Branch Library—April Programs
Maud Marks Branch Library—April Programs The following free programs will take place in person at the Maud Marks Library during the month of April. Please call 832-927-7860 for further information. Book Sale The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will […]
LIBRARIES SUPPORT aspiring WRITERS WITH monthly workshops
Fort Bend County Libraries will present several workshops in March that encourage fledgling writers, or anyone who has ever wanted to write a novel, to take the plunge and pursue their dreams in a helpful, supportive environment. Throughout the month, […]
Libraries Plan Special Children’s Activities for Spring Break
Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate their Spring Break with special activities that are planned at Fort Bend County Libraries throughout the week of March 7-15. In addition to the regular weekly children’s programs, these free […]
Libraries Host Teen Financial-Literacy Workshop on Credit Cards in March
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, […]
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. […]
