Fort Bend County Libraries University Branch location is located in Sugar Land next to the University of Houston's Sugar Land campus/university library. Spacious and filled with many resources for community members, students, and library card holders. I've been to this location many times. During my most recent visit I stopped in to pick up my Summer Reading Color Our World prizes! I stopped by two information desks and eventually they informed me that I needed to go upstairs. Once I made it to that desk, the ladies were helpful. I'll be sure to take a picture of my rewards for the Grown Ups Reading Challenge. I received water bottles, sticky notes/flags/pens, drawstring bag, and pen pouches. Defintely worth stopping by and joining the reading challenge! If I'm in the area this is a library I'd return to. read more

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Fort Bend County (FBC) Library was a safe haven when we lost power due to Hurricane Beryl. The AC alone here was the best part compared to the stifling heat inside of our home. There's plenty of seating inside. Computers were also available to use for up to four consecutive hours once I obtained a library card and number to sign in. If you need to charge your phones or electronic devices, there are plenty of outlets available. There's first come first serve study rooms for those that do require more concentration. For a person who loves reading books for learning and for pleasure, this place was great. I haven't combed through a physical book in a long time, since we have pdfs and Kindle apps on our iPhones. But, this library was refreshing. They even have manga books translated to English. Here, you can borrow any book from and return it to any fort bend county library in 21 days. That's awesome. In addition, they have study rooms here and computers for kids to play games on. On their website, FBC libraries also have book clubs you can attend or reserve new books that are released to borrow. Not sure how long it takes for anyone to actually get a new book, though. Plus, it's relatively quiet here, so I feel extremely productive when I'm here to do any sort of work. My regret is that I didn't find this spot sooner. They're even open on Saturdays if you need to work on some things. Logistics-wise, this library is actually located within the UH-SL campus. When you enter, the library is on your left side. Just follow the signs for library parking. Since I went during post-Hurricane Beryl, the gate lever was open to the parking lot. However, during normal business hours, you need to take a ticket before entering the lot and validate your parking ticket with the library staff before you leave the library parking lot. Overall, I will be coming back here again when I need some quiet time or work done. read more

Nice library! Not the friendliest employees but doesnt stop you from enjoying and utilizing the resources in the library

For the longest time, we had no idea there was a public library here on the UH Campus here in Sugar Land, even when my wife took some classes there for UHV. When I saw the signs saying library, my impressions were that this is probably just your typical school / college library that students go in for research and study. It wasn't until a few years later when we had our daughter, we found out from our neighbor who has a girl slightly older than our child, told us how she, a stay-at-home mom, brings her daughter to the University Library every so often so she can read books there, participate in story times, and check out books. When I heard it, my response was. "Hey, I thought that would've been the First Colony Branch Library wouldn't it?" *My first job was a Page there during High School*. But was assured that it was not the same location in my mind. We decided to pay a visit and wow, we were amazed. Upon entering, we immediately knew this was no average college library, but a public one because there were parents with kids going in and out. There were children's section and adults section. We started our library card, and started checking out books to bring home for our daughter to read for free, it was great! *Library fines will still be assessed for overdue books, of course* What was surprising to me was, in the grown up section of the library, there was a DVDs section where, one might find some titles (Movies or Series) that you may have thought about checking out before (either a long time ago in the theaters but didn't go, held off on getting the DVDs, missed the chance to get it rented or just couldn't find it in a Redbox). Guess what, you just might find it here, and best of all, it's free, and you typically get to check it out for 3 weeks, just like the books. It might not be a big, big section, but it had a lot of good titles. The self-service Kiosks were a great idea, where you can basically check out the books on your own by scanning your library card and the bar codes on the books. You can also use the kiosks to check your account to see if you have any outstanding books that has not been returned, any fines, and to extend your check-outs. I think each book gets one extension when they are out. This station alleviates the check-out counter's traffic so much that sometimes they look like they had nothing to do (just kidding), the only thing the kiosk does not do is allow you to scan your checked-out items when you return them. Your returns are either dropped in the return slots outside, or if you want to make absolutely sure you returned your books, you can bring them to the front desk and the librarians can manually scan return your books in for you. Like so many library patrons have done, it is highly advisable to bring along a durable bag to use to bring books back and forth, otherwise, there would be too many books you might want to checkout and can't take them all in your hands. Believe the second floor is more for studying as it is generally more quiet and less activities (or rather kids running around) going on. We are so glad to have this resource so close to our house and will continue to visit. I am sure, as our daughter age, we will utilize more and more of the other services here that we have not yet discovered. read more

Fort Bend County Libraries - University Branch - Self Check out and account query stations at the library. - Libraries Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Yay a new library close to my house! It's beautiful, with lots of natural light and open space. It's the perfect place for studying! Quiet, free wifi, lots of tables and chairs, and 6 study rooms upstairs. Understandably, no food or drinks allowed though :(. The study rooms, which can be reserved for two hours at a time as long as your surrender your driver's license, are nice and spacious, with large windows in every room. Beware though, they're freezing!* I came with a cardigan during the summer and I was still so cold I had to step outside in the blazing Houston heat for 10 minutes just to defrost. Next time I come, I'll probably bring sweatpants and a thicker sweater. Or maybe a parka. *Disclaimer- I am more sensitive to cold than many people though, haha. read more

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I love studying here, it's not super noisy, there's plenty of seating and outlets. It's very well lit. Parking is plentiful. Second floor is mostly tables for working and there are a few cubicles. There's also study rooms available to check out for 2 hour blocks. read more

Perhaps my favorite library in the Sugar Land area! Only one exit down from where I live I love coming here..checking out one of the study rooms for some peace and quiet....Staffed by some really nice personnel the place is a haven for students as well as residents of the great town of Sugar Land! The newest library in the system it is located on the campus of UH Sugar Land with ample parking and great facilities and resources! With a great children's section, my kids loved coming here in the summer! They also offer these free classes and seminars throughout the year! One of the nice hidden gems in our town...one of my favorite places to while away the afternoon! They have plenty of PCs for residents and students to use as well as a solidly reliable Wifi network! I love it when the new reading comes in! Inevitably I'll find something I want to check out! For avid readers the library is the place to be! We're so lucky we have this one! read more

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Of the libraries in the Fort Bend System near me, this would be my 2nd choice of what more an you ask for of libraries. This one is a two story building and I think it's larger than the Sienna Branch but maybe it's just me. There are plenty of computers, there is a large kids section downstairs. So if you are studying for something important I would reserve one of the study rooms upstairs. The place is spacious and cleans. My allergies are not killing me. The building is pretty new, maybe when I retire I can come work here. read more

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Perfect place to study on weekdays! Parking is plentiful and free! This campus is very clean and modern and doesn't smell like an old library. The upstairs has study tables and meeting rooms for anyone to use. Meeting rooms require a check-in at the front desk though. read more

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Very nice, two-story (or many stories...HA...I mean...it's a library) facility newly built next to the UH-Sugar Land. The interior is modern, clean, and spacious. There are several study rooms upstairs which can be reserved at the upstairs information desk. Each study room has a table, chairs, and outlets--the number depending on which room you reserve. Outside the rooms, there are large tables to study at as well as small cubicle-like desks. Don't know much about the library catalog or programs (which is why it just gets 4 stars for now), but would encourage anyone living in the area to check it out. Definitely a nice facility for the expanding Telfair/Avalon area of Sugar Land. read more

As one of the newest libraries in the Fort Bend Country Branch system, I was super excited to visit this location. The two-story building features a couple of private study rooms (which you can reserve online beforehand for a maximum of two hours), an extensive DVD collection, and an area selling books/videos/dvds for less than $1 each. Several self-check out kiosks are available for those on the run, and public computers are also provided. Free wifi, a quiet environment, clean restrooms, and a huge collection of free books at your disposal? If only they were open on Sundays too... read more

I have been going to this library ever since it opened up. Here is why it gets 5 stars 1. Clean and new 2. Friendly and helpful staff (not looking to charge you) 3. LOTS of computers and a computer lab if you want more privacy. 4. So peaceful and spacious 5. I always find parking when I am here. 6. Better hours than the other locations. They now open at 10 am on Mondays instead of 12. read more

Great library for high school students since the top floor is almost entirely dedicated study spaces. Has a good amount of books but every other library in Fort bend has a better selection just because they have more dedicated book space. There's always a good amount of kiddos here in the kids library section so I think this would still be a great library to bring a child to. Lots of natural light, lots of open space, very clean and beautiful study rooms. Cons: This is still a public library and not a university college library so the only cons are related to that: short hours (will close at 5pm on certain days), can't eat/drink anywhere/even bring a lunchbox into the library, although quiter than starbucks or a restaurant if used to study, it's defintely louder than a university library or studying in your room. Again the only misgivings I personally have is that it's not like a university library, but that's expected since this is a public library. It's otherwise a beautiful and wonderful library to go to. I only mention this in case someone has a different expectation since this is called "university library", this is right next to 2 colleges, and most of the reviews talk about what a good study area this is. Still a good study place, but not as good as a college library read more

The librarians here are very friendly and helpful. Come early so you don't have to wait for the computers. The kids "play area" was great. My little one was able to play with others while mommy was researching. read more

Library is clean and staff is friendly. They have tons of activities for children. There's storytime, toddler time, mother goose time, etc. Love that! I haven't seen it get too crowded either. Computers are always available and bathrooms are clean too. Parking kinda sucks. I've never found a close parking spot. read more

This place is nice and quiet. I went upstairs and there were two areas of tables where people and study. The place is well lit. Unfortunately 2 outlets at our table wasn't working so four people at the table had to share 2 outlets. No biggie since we all didn't need to use it at the time. Downside is they need more tables. Overall upstairs was nice and quiet. I was able to get a lot of studying done. I don't know about downstairs at all since I didn't hang out there. read more

Location is pretty good. It's right next to the UH Campus in Sugar Land off highway 59. Only difficulty is that it's in the back so at first it may be kind of confusing as to which building is the library and which one is the school building. Not too bad though, they have signs directing traffic. The interior is really nice. The library has two different floors with lots of windows that provide a good amount of natural lighting. The first floor is divided into two different areas. The right section coming in is designated for children. The left is more for young-adults and adults in terms of book selection. Upstairs include multiple tables for studying with an ample supply of plugs. Def. love that. There are also plenty of computers around if you don't want to bring your own. They even have a computer lab here. Study rooms are available for "check-out" on a first come first serve basis. Only downside is that no food or drinks are allowed in the library apart from basically water. Although I have seen lots of people with coffee and tapioca drinks. Extra: No covered parking so its a pain to get back in the car in the summer. read more

One of the best libraries around and very spacious. It is organized well. Located in Houston/Sugar land University. It is a public library. They should have thought out the parking situation much better. Student's always taking up the front portion( you can tell because you see them do so or they reverse their cars into the front spots). Clearly says Library Parking! They have several sitting area's on the bottom and the top floor. They have self check out stations. They had a great DVD collection but it's been 2 years since I've been back home and think its time they switch and update the DVD collection. Never have an issue with staff unless I must be checked out by one of those RUDE Indian ladies because some barcodes do not always register at the self check out stations but these ladies are never polite. If you are not a people person do not expect this place to be calm after school let's out and evening's if you decide to visit. Lots of people that are loud and kido's running around and usually one is screaming or crying. Gave this 4 stars for the young black lady that checked me the other day. She was very kind and polite. She had even greeted me right away when I entered the library. It's nice to be greeted and with a smile." read more

Best place that You could ever go to. Best library ever. The computers there work perfectly unlike the sugar land branch computers that don't work quite right, If I were to choose I would definitely come here. read more

Far as heck but really nice area to get some studying done. They do kick you out if you have been in the study rooms too long. The cafe is just like a vending machine- not really a person there to serve you anything..although it would be nice if they have one. Super nice area and would go there again if I lived in Sugarland, but from upper kirby the drive is quite long! The staff is really nice and parking is spacious! read more

In an attempt to review places other than restaurants, here I am. So...library...what can I say about this library? It has books. Is that enough? JK. I actually do have something to say about this place. So, after many years of being out of school, I'm back in the grind studying for the dreaded gre (eek!). However, to my dismay, there are very few quiet places to study in my small little city of sugarland. I've tried pretty much every coffee shop in the city, and even a few other libraries. Loud music/people (at coffee shops) and crying children (at libraries) always left me searching for a better place to study. That was until I finally found this gem of a library (a library next to a university is good news)! There's no shortage of crying children here (why are children ALWAYS crying at the library?!), but there is a second floor that is fairly quiet. This floor is filled with students and young professionals like myself trying to get down to business (in the studying kinda way :). There are plenty of computers you can use and outlets galore for your laptop as well. Basically, it's study heaven. The staff here is also very friendly and helpful. I hadn't used my library card in god knows how many years and the woman in the front kindly informed that there was a $40 fine on my card (don't judge, I don't know how it happened, I promise!), and said that I should come back during the week and speak to the manager who could probably significantly lower it. Score on saving money on library fines! Overall, this place is a top notch library for someone lookin to hit the books hard. See ya on the 2nd floor! :) read more

library is nice but the lady on the second floor had a cranky when i asked if i can buy a book cause it was something i was looking for a while, maybe try being nicer to people next time when they ask you a simple question lol read more

This is a great library in the sugar land area! I've been coming here almost everyday since the beginning of June to study for my boards. It is spacious, has natural sunlight coming through the beautiful almost floor to ceiling windows out looking the beautiful greens of Sugar Land, and also is very quiet (exactly how I like it when I need to study). I can't speak about their book selection because I am here just for a quiet study space but it seems to be vast. There are two stories; looks like bottom floor is for kids and top is for adults. The study rooms are nice too, you have to reserve and you have 2 hours, more if it's not being waited on. Only negative thing is that they tend to run out of toilet paper towards the end of the day. read more

Brand spanking new facility. Large ,sunny,great open view out the window. Books are new and clean too. Doesn't have that old Library smell. Real nice place to spend a relaxing afternoon. Now, they could increase their book collection. read more

The library itself is very nice, but it is not quiet enough to work. Library officials failed to ask people to be quiet so that people could concentrate, and there are a lot of loud small children that go there. It's a nice library, but I won't be going back there. read more

I am a library lover and this is perhaps my favorite branch in all of Sugar Land! I love how tidy and clean this location is. There's also a great children's program (Mother Goose time) every Wednesday at 10:30, which my newborn loves. I use the online library catalog to reserve and hold books for pick up at this location. The process is extremely simple and easy and allows me to get what I need and check out in less than 5 minutes. The self check out stations are also almost always in good working condition, which is more than I can say about the First Colony Branch location. There's also a quiet little courtyard right outside the library that is a great place to sit and read in the springtime. Check the events calendar online for the monthly book sale- you can find tons of paperbacks for only 50 cents apiece. Most are in almost new condition and are a way better price than what you would find at Half Price Books. The DVD collection at this location is decent, too! read more

Large, clean, and airy facility with plenty of natural lights. There are outdoor seating area. Lots of parking spaces. Selections of books and DVDs are very good. read more

thank GOD that there is an upstairs. all the screaming/whining kids running around stay downstairs and it isn't as noisy as the library off of eldridge. P.S. Seriously though, what library closes so early!??? :( read more

Excellent staff, very spacious study and reading area. Beautiful interior design and very clean all around.

I think this library is great and the facility is definitely accommodating, but I hate the staff. They are always weird about giving out studying rooms and they love to remind you constantly that your time is running out (sometimes when your taking a timed exam). They also get really mean about talking on the phone and bringing drinks to the library. I one time came to meet a friend and I was in the study room, so we he met me in the study room. Maybe ten minutes later a lady came in and was like I didn't know you were having a two person study session. I was like, I didn't know you were a s*tty person and she made us both leave because I "lied" when I said it was only going to be me in the study room. I've never been to a prison library, but I would assume the staff is better there than here. The purpose of a library is to offer knowledge to the public for free, not make them feel bad for studying. read more

Not really very impressed with the size or selection here. Yes it is clean and new and has a library smell but I just was underwhelmed by the selection. read more

Very spacious, lots of computers and couches/tables, and has nice views. The kids can be a little loud downstairs, though.

I was very disappointed with this library. First, for a new library, I don't understand why they didn't incorporate a drive-up book return. For those of us with children it's nice to return books without getting everyone out of the car. Second, we were told that participation in the Summer Reading Program was done online. I have children who are old enough to read, yet not old enough to type and navigate a website. A physical paper they could have used to practice their handwriting in writing down titles would have been a nice option. Third, and the reason when I first walked into the library I assumed it was old and underfunded, they only have approximately 6-12 books in their new book section at any given time. I asked the librarians, and it seems they only display books as new for 3 months. The problem with that approach is that many new books will be reserved, on hold, or checked out for the entire 3 month period, and thus never make it on the new book shelf. The library, or library system, needs an algorithm that will place an average of more than ten books for the patrons to peruse that they likely haven't seen before. Fourth, and this is esthetic and not as big a complaint as the lack of displayed new books, they have books to rent for money on the same display shelf as the new books. It would be best if new books took up an entire shelf that wasn't display, but failing that it would be best if there was a cohesive and obvious selection mechanism for the books I believe they are asking cash for. For example, they had a well worn paperback by Orson Scott Card of the Tales of Alvin Maker series displayed. I agree it should be displayed as an excellent book in an excellent series--but the series was written from 1987-2003 so I am not sure why a library should charge money for someone to read it. The good news is there is an excellent selection of books if you have the time and inclination to go through the stacks every time you visit. If the library were better organized it could be really good. read more

I've been to many libraries in Houston, and this one is by far the best -- including the downtown library. Granted, this library is fairly new, and many of the Houston libraries are old, in congested parts of town where ample parking and room are simply not available. On to this library! Spacious, light-filled, roomy are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind. The children's section is downstairs, adults upstairs. This provides quiet adult zones -- very nice! The magazines are downstairs, and there are quite a few to choose from. Spread throughout the library are comfortable, living-room type chairs where you can sit and read. There is a computer lab, ample computers for research, card catalog search, etc. The library is amply staffed so there is always someone to help. Downstairs, there are meeting rooms for community activities. There is a nice outdoor patio with umbrellas, although you cannot take books outside without checking them out first. The large parking lot is shaded by some very young trees -- please grow quickly! The library is right off Hwy 59, next to the University of Houston campus. read more