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The fine-free period will end on Sunday, November 30. Library cards with $5+ fines and fees will be blocked from checkout.
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.
Stream animated picture books and enjoy fun games with TumbleBooks! Kids can explore stories anytime—no waiting. The new TumbleMath feature adds engaging books that teach math concepts in a fun, visual way, perfect for young learners. TumbleBook and TumbleMath FAQ.
Animated stories make math fun with TumbleMath! Kids can build a love of numbers while exploring thousands of practice questions designed to reinforce key math skills and support learning standards.
Discover detailed critical introductions to the lives and works of major authors, highlighting their literary contributions and the influence of key movements on their writing.
Explore the U.S. Government’s Citizenship Resource Center for helpful tools and information on the naturalization process, including study materials, eligibility details, and application guidance.
The USGenWeb® Project is a volunteer-driven network of over 3,000 websites offering free genealogy resources. Since 1996, it has grown from simple directories to include photos, maps, transcriptions, historical documents, and more—organized by county and state to help with family history research.
USA.gov makes it simple to find official information and services from the U.S. government, including resources on benefits, jobs, taxes, and more—all from one convenient website.
USA.gov facilita el acceso a información y servicios oficiales del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo recursos sobre beneficios, empleos, impuestos y más, todo desde un sitio web conveniente.
Westlaw is a leading online legal research tool used by legal professionals across the U.S. Access comprehensive resources including federal and state case law, statutes, codes, regulations, legal forms, and expert commentary—available for use at the Law Library only.
Explore in-depth articles, primary sources, and multimedia on a wide range of global topics with World Book Advanced—perfect for grades 9 and up. Designed for high school and college-level research, it supports advanced understanding across subjects with trustworthy content and helpful tools.
World Book Early Learning offers interactive stories, games, and videos designed for preschool and early-elementary children. It helps build foundational literacy skills like phonics, colors, shapes, and numbers through fun, engaging activities tailored for young learners.
World Book Encyclopedia provides a wide range of resources including encyclopedia articles, interactive maps, periodical articles, and more—perfect for students and curious minds looking for reliable and engaging reference material.
World Book Kids offers colorful, image-based content designed for curious young learners in kindergarten and up. Explore science projects, fun activities, games, interactive maps, profiles of important people, and much more—perfect for early research and discovery.
World Book Student is a foundational research tool designed to support curriculum for students in grades 5 and up. It offers age-appropriate articles, multimedia, and research tools to help reinforce classroom learning and develop key study skills.