Pinnacle Senior Center Library - FBCL

It’s another scorcher today with a potential heat index of up to 115°F. Looking for some relief? We’ve got you covered. All Fort Bend County Libraries locations are open during regular hours as cooling centers – a safe, air-conditioned place to cool off, relax, and recharge. For a list of library locations and hours, click here: https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/locations-hours.

While you're here, you can:

📚 Browse books, movies, and more

💻 Use free wifi and public computers

🔌 Charge your phone or other devices

🪑 Read, study, or simply enjoy a comfortable place to rest

🎲 Play games, work on puzzles, or enjoy other library activities

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Attend programs and connect with your community

Everyone is welcome! Stop by, cool down, and stay awhile. Please help spread the word to friends, neighbors, and anyone who may need a place to escape the heat.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and we'll see you at the library! ❤️📖

All Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4, for the Independence Day holiday.

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.

On Monday, January 26, all Fort Bend County Libraries will be CLOSED. ❄

However, the Meeting Rooms at the following locations will be open to the public as warming centers ONLY on Monday, January 26, from 8 am to 5 pm. Free Wi-Fi, limited outlets, and a warm environment will be available.

📍 George Memorial Library, Richmond - FBCL
1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond, TX 77469
📍 Mission Bend Branch Library, Houston - FBCL
8421 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77083

Please note:
• No library services will be offered during this time.
• Only service animals are permitted inside.

Stay safe and warm and check back for updates.

All libraries, except Cinco Ranch Branch, will be OPEN normal hours on Saturday, January 24. On Sunday, January 25, George Memorial Library, Richmond - FBCL (8 am – 5 pm), and Sienna Branch Library, Missouri City - FBCL (1 pm – 5 pm) will be open as WARMING CENTERS ONLY. Library services will not be available on Sunday. Check back for updates.

📢 Announcement: Baker & Taylor (B&T) - one of the largest distributors of books - announced that it will be ceasing operations. B&T was the primary book supplier for Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL), and they have played a vital role in helping FBCL get popular authors and titles quickly. Unlike many other vendors – such as Amazon – B&T provided additional services that were designed specifically to support the needs of public libraries.

FBCL is actively working with other book vendors to have our supply of new materials to normal levels. We are prioritizing high-demand titles and items with existing holds to minimize disruptions for our patrons.

While we have been experiencing some delays and disruptions in receiving new materials, we're working closely with our vendors and County Purchasing to get everything back on track. You can expect to see an influx of new popular authors/titles being received over the next few weeks.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through this major transition in our materials acquisition process.

Join us at the Pinnacle Senior Center Library on Wednesday, September 3, from 10 to 11 am, as we celebrate the re-launch of FBCL's online catalog & network!

September 2 is the BIG DAY! FBCL’s network and catalog will be BACK! 🚀🚀

In celebration, we'd like to invite you to attend special activities and giveaways planned at the branch libraries throughout the week, starting Wednesday, September 3, culminating with a big Re-Launch Celebration on Saturday, September 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at George Memorial Library, Richmond - FBCL. The Re-Launch Celebration will feature giveaways, raffle prizes, activities, community tables, and sweet treats. Library visitors may also choose to get a limited-edition library card, recently designed by winners of the Library-Card Design Contest for Library Card Sign-Up Month! To see a full list of all the activities happening across the library system, visit our online calendar by clicking in the comment below!

THE MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR IS FINALLY HERE! We are excited to announce the launch of a new, state-of-the-art online network, catalog, and computer/Internet access for library users starting SEPTEMBER 2. Follow the link in the comments for more details!

Please see an important update from Library Director Roosevelt Weeks regarding the network disruption/online catalog. Thank you for standing with us as we build the future of your library. https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/networkdisruption

Fort Bend County Libraries is seeking entries for its “We Are Fort Bend” Photography Contest. Amateur photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter original, photographs that portray the culture, nature, people, and places of Fort Bend County as they relate to the 2025 theme of “Vibrant Colors of Fort Bend.”

To be eligible for competition, contestants must submit a printed copy of their photograph – no larger than 8”x10” – between June 30 and July 21. Entries can be submitted at any FBCL location.

A panel of judges will determine the top three winners, and prizes will be awarded for 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place. The public will have an opportunity to select two “People’s Choice” winners, who will also receive prizes for 1st- and 2nd-place. Judging for the “People’s Choice” winners will be conducted on FBCL’s page and website between July 24 and August 6. Photographs will be anonymous until after the judging is complete.

Winners will be announced at a reception on Saturday, August 9, at George Memorial Library, Richmond - FBCL in Richmond. Photos will be displayed in the Bohachevsky Gallery at George Memorial Library, as well as on a virtual gallery on FBCL’s website, from August 9 through September 26.

For more information, click here: https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/FBCL_PhotoContest_2025