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.

Walking in Verse: Auditions

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult

Description

Fort Bend Public Libraries in partnership with The Live Oak Playhouse are pleased to announce the return of “Walking in Verse: An Interactive Poetry Event” celebrating National Poetry Month, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond, Texas.

The Live Oak Playhouse will be holding auditions for featured performers for this event on Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22, 2026 from 2:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m., with a callback audition if necessary on Saturday, February 28 from 2:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m., at the George Memorial Library. No appointments are required, but please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork and review audition materials. Headshots and resumes are requested but not required. Auditions will consist of selections from each poet as cold readings, as well as engagement with director Stacy A. Bakri in an informal and improvisational format based on biographic information for each author. All materials will be provided at the audition, but auditioners are invited and encouraged to read about each author and their work prior to the auditions. 

Please contact Artistic Director Stacy A. Bakri at sbakri@liveoakplayhouse.org if you have any questions about this performance or these auditions.