Reminder:

The fine-free period will end on Sunday, November 30. Library cards with $5+ fines and fees will be blocked from checkout. 

Holiday:

All Fort Bend County Libraries locations will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in honor of Veterans Day. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12.

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SIC's Science Activity and Topic Pages

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Looking for a cool science fair project? Just type your topic into the search box in Gale's Science in Context, then click “Experiments” at the top right of the results page. You’ll discover hands-on project ideas to bring your science curiosity to life!

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Something About the Author (Gale)

Something about the Author

Find illustrated biographies of over 10,000 authors and illustrators for children and teens—available in eBook format for easy access and reading.

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STAAR - TEA Student Assessment Division

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Review past STAAR tests and info booklets on the Texas Education Agency website to help students and families prepare for upcoming exams.

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STAAR - TEA: Practice Tests

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Take STAAR practice tests online through the Texas Education Agency site. Click on "Continue as Guest," then “Guest Session.” Select your grade level, then choose “STAAR Practice Sets” and your subject.

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TeachingBooks for Libraries

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TeachingBooks adds a multimedia twist to children's and middle grade reading. Explore videos, audio clips, author interviews, and more for K–12 books. Outside the library, sign in with username "fortbend." Call 281-341-2605 or use the library's 24/7 chat for the password—have your library card ready!

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Texas Constitution and Statutes

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Search or browse the full Texas Constitution, all 27 Texas codes, and other laws passed by the Texas Legislature in this easy-to-use legal database.

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Texas Courts Online

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Find information and resources about Texas courts through this helpful online portal.

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Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division

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Get ready for your exams with released STAAR, TAKS, Exit Level, and End-of-Course tests—complete with answer keys! These real past tests are a great way to practice, check your progress, and build confidence before test day.

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Texas Education Directory

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Find reports and directories from the Texas Education Agency to explore school data across the state.

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Texas Law Help

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TexasLawHelp.org offers free, trustworthy legal info for low-income Texans. It’s run by Texas Legal Services Center and supported by courts, legal aid groups, and nonprofits. Millions use it each year to find help with legal issues and learn about their rights.

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Texas Legal Forms Library

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Find official Texas legal forms for business, personal, real estate, and court use. Reminder: This resource isn’t a substitute for legal advice. For serious legal matters, consult an attorney. Library staff cannot offer legal advice or recommend specific forms.

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Texas Online

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Get fast, easy access to Texas government services and information online.

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Texas Online en Español

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Sitio web oficial del Estado de Texas, donde puedes encontrar información y servicios del gobierno estatal.

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Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Texas Online

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Explore articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of notable Texans. You can search or browse through the content easily.

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Texas Success Initiative Assessment

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Find registration details, student resources (including sample questions), and other helpful information for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment.

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TexShare/Texas State Library Databases

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TexShare offers a collection of databases from the Texas State Library for public library users. Most are also available through Fort Bend County Libraries' website. To access TexShare outside the library, have your library card ready and call 281-341-2605 during library hours, or use the website’s 24/7 CHAT tab to request the TexShare password.

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Time Magazine Archive, 1923-2000

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The Time Magazine Archive offers full issues of the iconic weekly news magazine from 1923 to 2000. Each issue captures national and global news, politics, sports, and entertainment. This fully indexed archive is a rich resource for exploring 20th-century history, culture, and the evolution of journalism and advertising.
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