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

06/23/2026

Please join us for a discussion of "The Dream Hotel," by Laila Lalami, on Thursday, June 25, at 7:00 pm, in Room 2A. Additional copies of the book are available at the Adult Reference desk. Registration is not required.

06/23/2026

Join us in the Meeting Room at George Memorial Library in Richmond on Wednesday, June 24, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm for Gladiator Games for students in grades 4-8! Participants will enjoy an afternoon of fun challenges and friendly competitions! Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Materials for this program are provided by the Friends of the George Memorial Library.

06/23/2026

Board games are a great way to unwind, meet new friends, and challenge your mind. We play a variety of games from competitive to cooperative, strategic to classics, and everything in between! All skill levels are welcome (age 14+).

This month’s featured game is Monopoly: World of Warcraft Collector's Edition

So stop by, roll the dice, and let the games begin!

This activity will take on Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 pm, in Room 2C.

06/23/2026

The theme for this week's Story Time is Beach and Swimming! Family Story Time will be Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 & 25, 10:15 - 10:45 am. Pajama Night Story Time will be Thursday, June 25, 6:00 - 6:30 pm. These activities are for families with children of all ages. We hope to see you at George Memorial Library in Richmond!

06/22/2026

Families with school-age children are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 23, at 2:00 and 3:00 pm for ​a performance of "The Ballerina with Webbed Feet", a children’s theater performance based on the children’s book of the same title by Pam Van Scoyoc. This performance is presented by Books Alive! which develops and performs musical-theater performances based on beloved children’s books that inspire literacy and promote theatrical creativity. Space is limited. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the George Memorial Library.

06/22/2026

Join us for Mother Goose Time on Tuesday, June 23, 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!

06/21/2026

Heard about 3D printing, but never had a chance to explore it before? Come and discover the basics of 3D printing, and learn how to create your own items to print.

June's Project: Footprints

This class will take place on Tuesday, June 23, at 10:00 am, in the Computer Lab.

Registration required.

06/21/2026

Designed for seniors, this session covers the essentials of financial wellness, including budgeting, managing debt, saving for the future, and protecting your finances. Discover practical tools and community resources to help you stay on track and reach your financial goals.

This program will take place on Tuesday, June 23, at 10:00 am, in Room 2A.

06/18/2026

All Fort Bend County Libraries locations will be CLOSED Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth. All locations will be OPEN on Saturday, June 20. George Memorial Library (Richmond) and the Sienna Branch will be CLOSED on Sunday, June 21. Regular hours will resume at all locations on Monday, June 22.

The online library is always open at www.fortbendlibraries.gov for downloading ebooks & e-audiobooks, using the research databases, viewing e-magazines, or streaming movies. Our regular hours will resume on Monday, June 22.

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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