ALERT

On Monday, January 26, all Fort Bend County Libraries will be CLOSED.

However, the Meeting Rooms at George Memorial (Richmond) and Mission Bend Branch Libraries will be open to the public as WARMING CENTERS ONLY on Monday, January 26, from 8 am to 5 pm. Free Wi-Fi, limited outlets, and a warm environment will be available. Please note: No library services will be offered during this time, and only service animals are permitted inside.

CLOSING

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

All items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch Branch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch to reroute the items to your preferred location.

Virtual: War of 1812

Program Type:

History/Genealogy
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Description

Introduction to finding War of 1812 ancestors by using a number of sources  including databases, websites and military records.  We will cover how and where to obtain copies of records including compiled service records and pensions from Databases such as Ancestry.com, Family Search and Fold3. We will also discuss the materials available in the Genealogy & Local History department of the George Memorial Library.