Entries Sought for Library Card Design Contest
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Challenge and National Library Card Sign-Up Month, Fort Bend County Libraries is hosting a Library-Card Design Contest!
Library users can showcase their creativity by designing a unique library card for the library system. Winning designs will be featured as official, limited-edition library cards available for Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.
Winning designs will be selected from three different categories: Children (ages 0 to 12 years), Teens (ages 13-17), and Adults (ages 18+); one winner will be selected from each category. The ... Read Full Blog
Big Interview
June 2025
Whether you have recently graduated, are transitioning from military service, or simply making a career change, the thought of job hunting and interviewing can be intimidating.
Fort Bend County Libraries offers access to “Big Interview” -- an interactive online resource designed to help job hunters improve their interview skills.
By cultivating and improving key communication skills, job hunters are able to reduce their nervousness and gain confidence before the “real” interview.
About Big Interview
This comprehensive interview-training platform... Read Full Blog
Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library Adds Virtual Court Kiosks
Virtual court kiosks are computer stations where you can attend virtual court or find legal help.
Kiosks are easy to use.
Kiosks are free and available to everyone. Every kiosk is accessible in English and Spanish.
Reserve a spot at a kiosk.
You may call or book online to reserve a spot. Reservations may not be offered at some locations.
Virtual Court Navigators offer help with technology during video meetings.
They can assist you with signing into your court session, turning on the audio, and more.
What can I do at a virtual court kiosk?
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Entries Sought for Libraries’ “We Are Fort Bend” Photo Contest
Summer 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) is seeking entries for its “We Are Fort Bend” Photography Contest. Amateur photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter original, photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend County as they relate to the 2025 theme of “Vibrant Colors of Fort Bend.”
To be eligible for competition, contestants must submit a printed copy of their photograph – no larger than 8”x10” – between June 30 and July 21. Entries can be submitted at any FBCL location.
A panel of judges will determine the top three w... Read Full Blog
Libraries Host Free Summer Art Workshops
Summer 2025
In conjunction with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a series of free, hands-on art workshops exploring a variety of artistic styles and art movements from different time periods this summer.
Fort Bend County Libraries recognizes the educational, social, and mental-health benefits of art and play for all ages and offers a variety of opportunities throughout the library system for individuals to express their creativity through arts or crafts. Check FBCL’s online calendar for activities, events, and opportunities throughout th... Read Full Blog
New Community Garden at Sugar Land Branch Library
May 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries invites the public to help launch the library system’s new Community Garden at the Sugar Land Branch Library on Saturday, May 31, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.
Join special guests Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers, Library Director Roosevelt Weeks, and Branch Manager Mary Hulse in the Meeting Room at 10:30 am for the opening ceremony, followed by the official planting in the garden at 11:00 am.
Fort Bend County Master Gardener Nancy Schafer will give a talk on pollinator gardens from 11:30 am to 12:00 noon, in the Meeti... Read Full Blog
Beat the Heat! How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness
May 2025
Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Take precautions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your pets from the heat, especially if you must be outdoors for prolonged periods during the warmest hours of the day.
Learn the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of having a heat-related illness.
What is Extreme Heat?Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or humid than average. Because some places are hotter than others, this depends on what’s considered average for a particular location at that time of ye... Read Full Blog
Newborns Born June 1-7 Receive Special Welcome from FBCL for Children’s Book Week
June 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will continue its annual tradition of welcoming newborns to the wonders of books. Every Fort Bend County baby born during FBCL’s Children’s Book Week -- June 1 through 7, 2025 -- may receive a special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County Library.
Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list of suggested reading for children, and information on parenting and on library services. These bags represent the library system’s commitment to providing library services for county residents throughout their... Read Full Blog
Sign up NOW for FBCL’s Summer Reading Challenge for Kids, Teens, & Adults!
May 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) presents special reading challenges during the summer to encourage reading among children from birth and up, as well as teens and adults. “Color Our World” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which takes place at all FBCL locations.
Online registration for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge is now open and continues through August 31. Click here to register.
Library activities for children begin during the week of June 2 and continue through July 26. Activities for high school students also begin the week of June... Read Full Blog
A Letter from the Director
UPDATE
April 28, 2025
We are actively working to restore library services as quickly as possible while also taking this opportunity to modernize our hardware and software, ensuring that you can enjoy the same or even higher level of service. County and Library staff are currently receiving upgraded equipment and collaborating with software vendors to prepare for the restoration process.
Once all necessary equipment is in place, we will begin restoring services. While we do not yet have a firm timeline for when everything will be fully operational, we will provide update... Read Full Blog
Closed Sundays Starting June 2 for Summer
June 2024
Fort Bend County Libraries’ summer schedule will begin June 2 and continue through August 4. During this time, George Memorial Library in Richmond and the Sienna Branch Library in Missouri City will NOT be open on Sundays. All other hours remain the same.
The summer hours of operation will be as follows:
George Memorial Library, Richmond
Mon, Thu – 10:00 am to 9:00 pmTue, Wed – 10:00 am to 6:00 pmFri, Sat – 10:00 am to 5:00 pmSun – CLOSEDSienna Branch Library, Missouri City
Mon – 12:00 noon to 9:00 pmTue – 10:00 am to 9:00 pmWed, Thu -- 10:00 am to 6:00 ... Read Full Blog
Libraries Offer Amnesty Period, June 1-30, for Overdue Items
June 2024
Fort Bend County Libraries will offer an amnesty period June 1-30, 2024. Fines for overdue items that are returned -- during this period only -- will be waived.
Fines on overdue items returned PRIOR to this amnesty period, fees for items not returned, and fees for damaged items will NOT be waived.
Outstanding fees that were assessed for items previously thought to be lost, but which have been found, will be waived if the item is returned to the library – either inside or in the outside book drop.
Amnesty does NOT apply to electronic devices checked out from... Read Full Blog
Famous Poets to “Visit” George Memorial Library in Interactive Theatrical Experience
April 2024
Special “guests” will be visiting Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library (Richmond) in April for National Poetry Month! Library visitors will have an opportunity to interact with some of their favorite poets – both past and present – in a theatrical experience that is sure to delight poetry lovers of all ages!
“Walking in Verse: An Interactive Poetry Experience” is an immersive live-performance event that will take place on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, at George Memorial Library.
Actors from The Live Oak Playhouse will portray ic... Read Full Blog
Monique Franklin Appointed Interim Director for Library System
June 2024
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court announced the appointment of Monique Franklin as Interim Library Director for the Fort Bend County library system on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
As Interim Director, Franklin will oversee the daily operation of the library system until the library director position is filled.
Franklin has been with Fort Bend County as Assistant Library Director for 1 year, serving under former Library Director Clara Russell, who retired on June 7, 2024. She first joined Fort Bend County Libraries in September 2011 as Adult Collection Development C... Read Full Blog
FBCL Offers Online Exploration of Far Reaches of History
July 2024
Explore the far corners of history with Fort Bend County Libraries’ collection of online resources by Infobase. From ancient and medieval times through modern world history, these resources offer a portal through time for students, educators, and researchers who wish to delve deeply into the events, cultures, people, and places that shaped the course of history around the world.
The Infobase History resources cover four distinct areas: African-American History, American History, Ancient and Medieval History, and Modern World History. All four of the digital collections... Read Full Blog