George Memorial Library, Richmond - FBCL

George Memorial Library, Richmond - FBCL George Memorial Library in Richmond is the central library of the Fort Bend County Libraries system.

Located in Richmond, George Memorial Library is the central library of Fort Bend County Libraries, a public library system in Fort Bend County, Texas. The building opened in 1986, when the main library moved from its original location by Polly Ryon hospital in Richmond. Funded by the George Foundation, the impressive building has become renowned throughout the county and beyond, both for its archi

tecture and as the very-visible, primary symbol for the library system. The mission of Fort Bend County Libraries is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives, expand minds, and strengthen our community. For more information on our libraries, please visit our website at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us.

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2019? Join us on Tuesday, September 8, from 10:00 to 11:...
09/04/2026

Already have a handle on the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2019? Join us on Tuesday, September 8, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, as we dive into some intermediate-level tips and tricks! This class will take place in the Computer Lab at George Memorial Library in Richmond.

Registration required.

For more information, visit Fort Bend County Libraries' website (www.fortbendlibraries.gov) or call 281-342-4455.

Need tech help? Our tech-savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Br...
09/04/2026

Need tech help? Our tech-savvy library staff is available to assist you with email, internet, and e-reader questions. Bring your personal device and join us on September 7 or 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Learning Lab (1st floor, Adult Services department) at George Memorial Library in Richmond. Registration not required.

Join us for a Family-History Research class, "Searching for Female Ancestors," on Wednesday, September 9, from 10:30-11:...
09/03/2026

Join us for a Family-History Research class, "Searching for Female Ancestors," on Wednesday, September 9, from 10:30-11:30 am. This class will be in the Computer Lab at George Memorial Library in Richmond. We will go over tips and strategies for determining your female ancestors' maiden names and tracing their family lines.

Registration is required; sign up online (www.fortbendlibraries.gov) or by calling 281-341-2608.

The theme for this week's Story Time is Bedtime! Family Story Time will be Wednesday, September 2, 10:15 - 11:15 am. Tod...
09/01/2026

The theme for this week's Story Time is Bedtime! Family Story Time will be Wednesday, September 2, 10:15 - 11:15 am. Toddler Story Time will be Thursday, September 3, 10:15 - 11:15 am. Pajama Night Story Time will be Thursday, September 3, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. We hope to see you at George Memorial Library in Richmond.

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conv...
08/31/2026

English language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. ESL Conversation Circle takes place every Wednesday, from 10 - 11 am, in the Adult Services Learning Lab. No registration required.

Join us on Tuesday, September 1, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, for "MS Excel Basics." Learn some of the fundamental features o...
08/31/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 1, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, for "MS Excel Basics." Learn some of the fundamental features of Microsoft Excel 2019. This class will take place in the Computer Lab at George Memorial Library in Richmond.

Registration required.

For more information, visit Fort Bend County Libraries' website (www.fortbendlibraries.gov) or call 281-342-4455.

Join us for Mother Goose Time on Tuesday, September 1, 10:15 - 11:00 am. This weekly 45-minute, multi-sensory activity -...
08/31/2026

Join us for Mother Goose Time on Tuesday, September 1, 10:15 - 11:00 am. This weekly 45-minute, multi-sensory activity -- for pre-walking infants from 1 month to 12 months of age -- is designed to encourage early educational development. Attendance is limited; we can only accommodate 15 infants with their caregivers. We hope to see you at George Memorial Library in Richmond!

08/29/2026

All Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed on Sunday and Monday, September 6 and 7, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

Regular hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.

When our buildings are closed, our ONLINE library is still open!

You can access our:
• eLibrary to stream movies and music, and download ebooks, e-audiobooks, and digital magazines
• Digital Resources & Research Databases
• Online Chat with a librarian

You can also access your account, search the catalog, and place holds.

Teens (grades 9-12) are invited to a special "Back-to-School Recharge" event on Saturday, August 29, from 12:00 noon to ...
08/29/2026

Teens (grades 9-12) are invited to a special "Back-to-School Recharge" event on Saturday, August 29, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room at George Memorial Library in Richmond.

School is back in session -- take some time to refresh, recharge, and prepare for your best year ever!

Start the school year off right with a come-and-go afternoon filled with creative activities, games, snacks, and resources designed to help you connect, get organized, and feel ready for the year ahead.

View the complete schedule of activities at www.fortbendlibraries.gov

Curious about coding, web development, or AI? Get a sneak peek at Project NexTech, our new workshop series for teens in ...
08/28/2026

Curious about coding, web development, or AI? Get a sneak peek at Project NexTech, our new workshop series for teens in grades 9-12. Learn how you'll build hands-on projects in Python, Java, web development, and more. No experience needed!

This session will take place on Saturday, August 29, from 2-3 pm, in the Computer Lab.

Registration required. Register in person, online (www.fortbendlibraries.gov), or by calling (281-342-4455).

Address

1001 Golfview Drive
Richmond, TX
77469

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(281) 342-4455

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