George Memorial Library, Richmond - FBCL

George Memorial Library, Richmond - FBCL

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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

06/01/2026

Families with school-age children are invited to join us for the Craft Carnival at the library on Tuesday, June 2, at 2:00 and 3:00 pm! Participants will use their imagination and exercise their creative skills using glue sticks and crayons. There will be a variety of paper crafts to enjoy! Seating is limited. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the George Memorial Library.

06/01/2026

Join us for Mother Goose Time on Tuesday, June 2, 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!

05/26/2026

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule. Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for an abbreviated, 15-minute story time in the Children's Corner. The theme for this week's Story Time is Staff Favorites! Family Story Time Abbreviated, May 27 & 28, will take place from 10:15 - 10:30 am; it will be repeated at 10:30 - 10:45 am. Pajama Night Story Time Abbreviated, May 14, will take place from 6:00 - 6:15 pm; it will be repeated at 6:15 - 6:30 pm. We hope to see you at George Memorial Library in Richmond!

05/26/2026

Sat, May 30 | 1 -3 pm

Kick off a summer full of reading and adventure with us!

Join our Summer Reading Kick-Off for an afternoon of family-friendly activities, hands-on fun, and opportunities to connect with local organizations.

Don’t miss our special guest, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, presenting Earth Science on Wheels: Dinosaur Discovery!

05/23/2026

Join us for Roll With It Board-Game Club on May 28, at 6:00 pm, in Room 2C. Test your skills, enjoy some friendly competition, and have fun with fellow board-game enthusiasts! 🃏✨

05/22/2026

Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed May 24 and 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at 9 am.

Don’t forget, our eLibrary is open 24/7 so you can still read, stream, and learn anytime.

Explore digital books, movies, music, and more here:

https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/download-stream 📚✨

05/21/2026

Join us on May 26, at 10 am, for Google Drive Basics. Learn the basics of using Google Drive to store, organize, and share your files online. This beginner-friendly class will introduce key features and helpful tips to get you started using Google Drive with confidence. Registration is required.

05/20/2026

Join us on May 21, at 5:30 pm, in Room 2A, for Story Spinners Writing Club! Share your stories, get inspired, and connect with fellow writers. 📚✨

05/19/2026

Because elections are taking place in the Meeting Room, we will temporarily have a slight change in our story time schedule. Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for an abbreviated, 15-minute story time in the Children's Corner. The theme for this week's Story Time is Staff Favorites! Family Story Time Abbreviated, May 20 & 21, will take place from 10:15 - 10:30 am; it will be repeated at 10:30 - 10:45 am. Pajama Night Story Time Abbreviated, May 14, will take place from 6:00 - 6:15 pm; it will be repeated at 6:15 - 6:30 pm. We hope to see you at George Memorial Library in Richmond!

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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