
Illustrators Huda Fahmy & Junepurr to Headline Library’s First “Fort Bend Fandom” Event
September 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries invites comic-book lovers, costume enthusiasts, and animé superfans to a “Fort Bend Fandom” special event on Saturday, September 13, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at George Memorial Library in Richmond.
The event will celebrate fandoms of all kinds – anime, manga, role-playing, and more – and will feature creators, artists, graphic novelists, performances, cosplay, and games for visitors of all ages.
Graphic novelist and cartoonist Huda Fahmy, along with SubZero creator Junepurr, will headline the event with a talk on the graphic... Read Full Blog

Winners of Libraries’ “We Are Fort Bend” Photo Contest Announced
August/September 2025
Winners of Fort Bend County Libraries’ amateur photo contest, “We Are Fort Bend: Vibrant Colors of Fort Bend,” were announced at the exhibit’s opening-day reception on Saturday, August 9. All the entries will be on display in the Bohachevsky Gallery, on the lower level at George Memorial Library in Richmond, through September 26.
The exhibit features original photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend County – from hidden gems in our communities to favorite places and scenes around town.
Prizes for the Judges’ Choice... Read Full Blog

Winners of Library-Card Design Contest Announced
September 2025
This summer, Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) hosted its first-ever Library-Card Design Contest. Library users were invited to showcase their creativity by designing a unique library card that would be featured as official, limited-edition library cards for Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.
One winning design portraying the theme “Our Stories, Our Community” would be selected from three categories: Child (ages 0-12 years), Teen (ages 13-17), and Adult (ages 18+).
Artists were challenged to create original, non-computer-generated artwork that reflecte... Read Full Blog

Libraries’ New Network & Online-Catalog Access Launches September 2!
August 13, 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to announce the launch of a new, state-of-the-art online network, catalog, and computer/Internet access for library users starting September 2.Library users will once again have access to computers and Internet, as well as digital collections and traditional services and materials they have come to enjoy over the years – and much more!
The library system experienced a network outage that began on February 24 that impacted its online catalog and computer/internet access for six months. The outage affected the online catalog, t... Read Full Blog

Items Sought for New “Library of Things” Collection
August 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries is now accepting donations of items for a new “Library of Things” collection that will launch this fall. The pilot program will be available at George Memorial Library in Richmond, but items can be donated at any location in the Fort Bend County library system during regular business hours.
The Library of Things is a community-driven initiative that lets people borrow useful, non-traditional items just like books. It promotes sustainability, saves money, and encourages sharing by giving everyone access to donated items they may only need oc... Read Full Blog

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

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

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

Libraries Introduce “Writers’ Corner” Online Tools for Aspiring Authors
November 2024
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) continues its goal of supporting and encouraging aspiring novelists with an online “Writers’ Corner,” where aspiring novelists, as well as readers looking for something new, can create, share, and discover works introduced right here in Fort Bend County.
The “Writers’ Corner” includes three unique tools – Pressbooks Public, the Indie Author Project, and the BiblioBoard Library – that enable writers, as well as readers, to create, publish, and discover digital content made by and for the local community.
Demonstrations will ta... Read Full Blog

Free Income-Tax Help at FBCL
February 1 - April 15, 2025
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 from February 1 through April 15.
Income-tax forms are not available at the libraries.
The following information should be brought to the session if possible: a photo ID; Social Security card(s) for self, spouse, and all dependents; last year’s tax return; W-2, 1099s, and any other compensatio... Read Full Blog

Fort Bend County Libraries Welcomes New Director Roosevelt Weeks
October 2024
Fort Bend County Libraries is excited to welcome Roosevelt Weeks as the new Library Director of the Fort Bend County library system. He will assume the role on October 7, 2024. He replaces former Library Director Clara Russell, who retired in June.
Weeks brings more than two decades of distinguished experience in library leadership, most recently as Library Director at the Austin Public Library system, where he has worked for the past seven years. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Director/Chief of Staff at the Houston Public Library (HPL) system for 11 years. He a... Read Full Blog