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.

Writers' Corner

Discover!

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BiblioBoard Library

Discover new authors by exploring self-published eBooks. The best submitted books, as determined by Library Journal, appear in Library Journal Select Collections. Create a BiblioBoard account to browse and instantly read ebook

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Indie Author Project

The Indie Author Project (IAP) is a publishing community that includes public libraries, authors, curators, and readers working together to connect library patrons with great indie-published books. IAP includes annual contests and a year-round discovery program designed to help indie authors reach more readers through the library, both locally and potentially all across the U.S. and Canada.

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Pressbooks

Pressbooks is an easy-to-use online software that allows authors to create professional-quality ebooks and print-ready files in ePUB, MOBI and PDF formats. Free for library customers – sign in with your BiblioBoard account.

Writing & Publishing Events

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Writer's Block

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Struggling with a story? Can’t seem to get it write? Join us for a writer’s night at the library. This program will go over writing basics, themes, techniques, and how to unlock that writer’s block!

Libraries closed for Veterans Day

All Day
Some Branches
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
Description:

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

You can access our:

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Writer's Boost

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

It's time to write! On November 6 & 13, join fellow authors for quiet writing time, word sprints, and plenty of encouragement make progress on your writing project. Prompts, story "unstuckers", and writing worksheets will be available.

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

2025 Book Festival

12:00pm–4:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Music, Performances, Workshop, Story Times, History/Genealogy, Book Sales, Book Clubs, Games, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Welcome to 2025 Book Festival! We celebrate literature, creativity, storytelling, and more.  This year, we're featuring our Fort Bend Community Reads pick, Amanda Churchill, author of The Turtle House.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

2025 Book Fest: Q&A with Amanda Churchill

3:15pm–4:15pm
Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (George Memorial)
Age Group: Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for a fascinating, in-depth interview with Amanda Churchill, author of "The Turtle House." Her book is the 2025 pick for the Fort Bend Community Reads.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Writer's Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Story Spinners Writing Club

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Computer Lab (George Memorial)
Age Group: Teens, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connections: Intro to Creative Writing

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle Grades
Fulshear Branch Library
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Multipurpose Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for an introduction to creative writing, where you will write a short story using a given prompt. This program is for youth in grades 4-8 only. Materials are provided by the Friends of the Fulshear Branch Library.