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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

Cooling Center Hours

Cooling Center Locations

The following libraries will be OPEN as cooling centers Monday through Thursday (10 am-6 pm), and Friday & Saturday (10 am-5 pm). All other libraries will remain CLOSED at this time. 

Albert George Branch (9230 Gene St, Needville, TX 77461)First Colony Branch (2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479)George Memorial Library (1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond, TX 77469)Mamie George Branch (320 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX 77477)Mission Bend Branch (8421 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77083)University Branch (14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479)... Read Full Blog
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Libraries Offer Demonstrations of Online LinkedIn Learning Resource

October 2024

Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) now offers free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning for Library for library cardholders. This online library of more than 16,000 instructional videos – created by recognized industry experts with real-world experience – helps job hunters and other professionals master the professional skills needed to compete and perform well in an ever-evolving job market.

Throughout the month of October, FBCL will hold demonstrations of LinkedIn Learning for Library. The demonstrations will take place at the following locations, but those who a... Read Full Blog

Albert George and Mamie George Branch Library

Happy 50th Anniversary to Albert George Branch & Mamie George Branch Libraries!

November 2024

In November 1974, Fort Bend County Libraries officially became a library “system” when it opened its first two branches – the Albert George Branch Library in Needville and the Mamie George Branch Library in Stafford.

With the addition of these two locations to the original Fort Bend County Library, located next to Polly Ryon Hospital (now OakBend Medical Center) in Richmond, the goal of the founders to establish a system of libraries accessible to all residents of Fort Bend County continued to grow.

This November, Fort Bend County Libraries will celebrate the... Read Full Blog

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