Delay Opening Alert

The George Memorial Library in Richmond and the Library Administration Building will open at 12 pm on Mon, Feb 9, because there will be no water in the buildings. Notary services will also be unavailable during this time.

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.

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Author Lindsey Stewart, next to a cover image of her book, "The Conjuring of America."

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
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Author Tom Crouch, next to a cover image of his book, "Smithson's Gamble."

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Age Group: Adult
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Author Michael Perry, next to cover images of two of his books: "The Jesus Cow," and "Population: 485."

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
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Author Kate Quinn, next to a cover image of her book, "The Astral Library."

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
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Author Shoshana Walter, next to a cover image of her book, "Rehab." To the right is an image of author Barbara Kingsolver, the guest host for this event.

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs
Program Type:
Writing & Publishing, Lectures
Age Group:
Adult

Registration Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Lectures
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Libraries Close at 5 pm for Christmas

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch, Virtual Programs

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!You can access our:eLibraryStream movies and musicDownload e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital magazinesDigital Resou...

Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch, Virtual Programs
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our:

Libraries closed at 5 pm for New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch, Virtual Programs

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!You can access our:eLibraryStream movies and musicDownload e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital magazinesDigital Resou...

Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch, Virtual Programs
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our:

Libraries closed for New Year's Day

All Day
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch, Virtual Programs

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!You can access our:eLibraryStream movies and musicDownload e-books, e-audiobooks, and digital magazinesDigital Resou...

Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch, Virtual Programs
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our: