Upcoming Programs

Tuesday, March 11th at 7pm Book Club. A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy. Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments are provided. 

Thursday, March 13th at 6:20pm Movie Night with The Princess Bride starring Carry Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, and Peter Falk. Directed by Rob Reiner in 1987. This film is Rated PG and runs 98 minutes. See Movie Night schedule.

Friday, March 14th at 4:30pm St. Patrick's Day Craft: Young Adult Program See Children's Schedule

Saturday, March 15th at 10:30am Pajama Party: If you give a pig a pancake - for the whole family. See Children's Schedule 

Monday, March 17th Begins the library's March Madness eResource Competition.  

Monday, March 17th at 7pm Combat Diary with local author and WWII Sergeant Emmett Jackson. Emmett Jackson was a combat engineer who located and disarmed German mines.  He served on the front line during the Battle of the Bulge and crossed the bridge at Remagen while it was still under fire. He was awarded the Bronze Star. Combat Diary is his story told in his own words. Meet Emmett Jackson and hear his story. Visit the Adult Programs Schedule.

Thursday, March 20th at 7pm Emmy nominated singer-songwriter ellen cherry performs at the Friendswood Public Library. ellen cherry is a full-time touring and working performer based in Baltimore, MD. In 2012, ellen released a piano-based album produced by Caleb Stine, entitled "Please Don't Sell the Piano". In 2010, she wrote, recorded and performed a song for an Emmy nominated TV campaign and also composed the score for a shadow puppet piece entitled "Alonzo's Lullaby", which has been awarded the prestigious UNIMA Citation of Excellence. ellen tours nationally and internationally, charming audiences from house concerts to festivals!

Wednesday, March 26th at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Beneficial Insects and Organic Gardening Methods by former Master Gardener Linda McLean.

Tuesday, April 1st at 2:30pm to 4:00pm Genealogy Series: UK & Ireland Research: Census Records presented by Nick Cimino.

Wednesdays in April: 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Job Search Skills Seminars - Workforce Solutions. Free Classes. No registration required.

4/2: Work in Texas Basics - Learn how to use www.workintexas.com to improve your job search success.

4/9: Evaluating your Skills & Developing a Job Search Plan/ Rebranding your Skills

4/16: Creating a Resume & Completing the Application/ Creating References, Cover & Thank You Letters

4/23: Making Connections: Networking & Using Social Media

4/30: Interviewing

Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30pm Computer Class: Intro to Prezi - learn about this free online resource that allows users to give dynamic computer presentations.  Computer Class schedule

Tuesday, April 8th at 7pm Book Club. The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich. Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments are provided. 

View issues on your computer or mobile device. Online 

user guide and video are available on Zinio's login screen. 

This premier online software program is a unique way to learn a foreign language

Access Chilton's car repair manuals from the library, home, garage, or anywhere you have internet access!

Sign up for Library News Email Alerts  Receive new audio and DVD lists, 
program schedules, and more!

New CD Audiobook, Digital Audiobook, and DVD titles 
at Friendswood Public Library!

Next Reads: Receive reading suggestions via email.

Ebsco provides full-text journal and magazine articles,

health & medical information, Student Research Center, Business Source

Complete, Auto Repair Reference Center, and much more. Visit the 

Electronic Library for additional on-line resources.

The Texas State Library provides 

access to over 60 databases including homework, business, 

genealogy, literature, health, and science databases. Contact

the reference department for login information.

Galveston County Library System News Fall 2013

Book Bag: Friendswood Young Adult Blog

from the reference desk: local arts and programs at Friendswood Public Library

Friendswood Library photos at

Library Hours:

Monday 10:00 - 9:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 9:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 9:00
Thursday 10:00 - 9:00
Friday 10:00 - 6:00
Saturday 10:00 - 6:00

Computer Workstations, including printers, shut down 30 minutes before closing time.

Friendswood Public Library Long Range Strategic Plan:
Approved by Library Board on 11/22/2011

Friendswood Public Library Long Range Strategic Plan
with Staff Activities

Planning Committee Categorization of Notes

Library Questionnaire Results

Friendswood Public Library Proposed Floor Plan

View of proposed library additions from Friendswood Drive

For information on the Bond Election, from the City’s website.  

Patrons are responsible for the access points they reach while on
the net. Not every site on the Internet provides information that is
complete, current, or accurate. Users should be aware of this and
evaluate the information they receive accordingly. Please take the
time to read the FPL's Internet Usage Policy.

Photos and videos that appear on the library’s website, Flickr account, or 
promotional materials may be gathered from public programs, events, and 
library spaces. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images 
will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information 
without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal 
guardian.