Libraries Select “The Turtle House” for 2025 “Community Reads” Initiative
September/October/November 2025
Fort Bend County Libraries invites the public to join in this year’s “Community Reads” initiative, a county-wide reading program encouraging communities to read and discuss a particular book together September through November. The 2025 selection for “Community Reads” is Amanda Churchill’s debut novel, The Turtle House.
Book discussions on The Turtle House will take place at different locations throughout the library system on various dates and times during the months of September, October, and November. The “Community Reads” initiative will concl... Read Full Blog
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
Limited-Edition Library Cards Available for Limited Time for National Library Card Sign-up Month
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
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