Mission Bend Branch Library, Houston - FBCL

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice their conversation skills in a friendly, relaxed environment at our ESL Conversation Circles, which take place every month on the second and fourth Wednesday. Join us on Wednesdays, June 10 and 24, from 2-3 pm, in our Conference Room.

Join us on Thursday, June 4, at 3:00 pm, for Dino STEAM Days! 🦖

Children explore science, texture, and creativity through dinosaur-themed STEAM stations inspired by fossils and discovery. Participants can create their own salt-dough fossils, experiment with dino slime, and make fossil rubbings using a variety of textures.

This program is for families with children of all ages.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

Struggling with a story? Can’t seem to get it "write"? Join us for a writer’s night at the library on Monday, June 8, at 6:00 pm. This program will go over writing basics, themes, techniques, and ways to unlock that writer’s block!

Writer’s Block meets on the second Monday of the month. No registration required. This program is for ages 16 and up.

“Always be yourself, unless you can be a dinosaur. Then always be a dinosaur.”

For story time this week (June 1-5), we’re learning about Dinosaurs! We’d love for you to stop by the library to tell us what you’re favorite dino is! 📖

Preschool Story Time -- Tuesdays at 10:15 am, ages 3-6.

Toddler Time -- Wednesdays at 10:15 am, ages 1-3.

Pajama Night Story Time -- Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, children of all ages.

Dino STEAM Day - Thursday at 3:00 pm, ages.....

Come celebrate and explore the flavors of the African diaspora with us on June 8, at 6 pm, in the Meeting Room! Join Erica Knighton from Prairie View A&M Extension as she presents "A Taste of African Heritage." This program will demonstrate how to prepare healthy, delicious meals with a unique African flair.



Registration is strongly suggested. Register online, in person, or by calling the library at 832-471-5908.

This week’s Story Time Theme is “Dinosaurs!”

This week, we have the following programs:
✨Preschool Story Time
📅Tuesday, June 2 @ 10:15 am
✔️ Recommended for children ages 3-6 years old.

✨Toddler Time
📅Wednesday, June 3 @ 10:15 am
✔️ Recommended for children 1-3 years old.

✨Pajama Night Story Time
📅 Wednesday, June 3 @ 6:30 pm
✔️ For families with children of all ages.

Please feel free to check out our online calendar for more program information!

Pokémon are at the library this summer!

Join us on Monday, June 1, at 2:30 pm, for Pokémon Trainer Club, where participants can trade cards, battle, create crafts, and enjoy Pokémon-themed games and activities.

This program is for grades 4-8 only and requires registration online. Pokémon Trainer Club will take place several times this summer, with registration opening a week prior.

To register, please visit our online calendar here: Pokémon Trainers Club | Fort Bend County Libraries

Join us for a launch party to kick off the start of the Summer Reading Challenge! The 2026 theme is “Unearth a Story.” Enjoy themed activities, giveaways, and snacks! This event will take place on June 5, from 2-4 pm, in our Meeting Room. This event is for all ages.

Get ready everybody! Next week we start youth summer programs on June 1. We have a lot of fun programs planned for everyone this year, so we hope to see you all at the library soon!

Interested in completing the Summer Reading Challenge? Learn how to log your books in the Beanstack app and how to use our ebook apps OverDrive/Libby and hoopla on June 4 at 3 pm!



Registration required; register online, in person, or by calling 832-471-5908.