CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be closed for several weeks starting Mon, Jan 12, because we are replacing carpet throughout the building. Holds can be picked up through Thu, Jan 8 at Cinco Ranch Branch. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch. 

Beginning Fri, Jan 9, until the re-opening of the Cinco Ranch Branch building, all items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch on Jan 9 to reroute the items to your preferred location.

FBCL's Online “Homework Help” Service Offers Chess Tutoring

Black and white chess board and pieces

March 2025

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Brainfuse HelpNow (Homework Tutoring) service offers free online chess tutoring for all ages and skill levels, from beginners learning the basics to advanced players honing their skills.

Live, on-demand, online chess tutoring is available Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 to 9:00 pm CST. Note: these hours are not the same as the regular Homework Help assistance, which is available seven days a week.

To access the Brainfuse HelpNow chess tutors during the designated time, click on the “Research” tab, then “Homework & Tutoring,” and select “Brainfuse Live Homework Tutoring.” Once the Brainfuse website is open, the chess tutors can be found under the “Expert Help” column as the “Featured Service.”

To engage in the “Expert Help” section, type in the barcode number from a FBCL library card and then enter the “Featured Service” area. There is no time limit to the sessions. 

Brainfuse’s chess tutors have certifiable qualifications such as high Elo ratings (2000+), chess coaching experience, and current or previous titles (e.g. expert/candidate master).

For more information, call the FBCL Communications Office at 281-633-4734, or the nearest FBCL library.