Upcoming Programs

Thursday, December 5th at 6:20pm Movie Night with Christmas in Connecticut starring Barbara Stanwyck, Sydney Greenstreet, and Dennis Morgan. Directed by Peter Godfrey in 1945. This film in not rated and runs 102 minutes. See Movie Night schedule.

Friday, December 6th at 4:30pm Snow Globes: this might be the only snow you see this year. Young Adult Program. See Children's Schedule

Monday, December 9th at 4:30pm Christmas Craft. Ages 5 & up.  See Children's Schedule

Monday, December 9th at 7pm Christmas Concert: A Musical Collage - Featuring Vocal and Instrumental Soloists from Hope Lutheran Church playing music for the season of Christmas.

Tuesday, December 10th at 7pm Book Club. Share a reading from a favorite poem or book. Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments are provided.

Saturday, December 14th through Tuesday, December 31st Book Sale at Friendswood Public Library: Preview Sale for Friends of the Library members is Saturday, December 14th from 10am - 12pm.  Open to the General Public, book sellers, and vendors starting at 12pm. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. All proceeds go toward supporting library programming.

Thursday, January 2nd at 6:20pm Movie Night with Sullivan's Travels starring Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake. Directed by Preston Sturges in 1941. This film is Not Rated and runs 90 minutes. Sullivan's Travels was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1990. It ranks #61 in the AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies, and #39 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs. See Movie Night schedule.

Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm FPL's Off the Page Poetry Series featuring poets Jonathan Moody & Winston Derden.  For more information.

Thursday, January 9th at 6:30pm: Homework Help Resources: the hidden web - for parents and students. Learn to use library resources such as EBSCO databases, Science Online, Literature Resource Center, and more. See Computer Class schedule

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.