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In recognition of its 40th anniversary, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Albert George Branch Library in Needville will host a weeklong celebration November 3rd through 8th, culminating with an open house on Saturday, November 8th from 9 am to 1 pm.
Throughout the week, patrons are invited to join in the celebration by sharing their memories of the library and the changes that have taken place over the past four decades. Prizes will be awarded to patrons who still have their original library cards from the 1970s. Take a walk down memory lane by looking at pictures in the library’s display case featuring special library moments and people from 1974 to today. Each day of the week, visitors may test their memory at a trivia contest featuring events from the 1970s.
Built in 1974, the Albert George Branch Library was named in honor of the late Albert P. George. The George Foundation funded construction of the original 4,900 square-foot building, and land for the site was donated by the Needville Chamber of Commerce and the Needville Lion’s Club. In 1997, renovations and the addition of a meeting room increased the size of the library to 6,680 square feet. The library has a capacity for approximately 30,000 materials.
The Albert George Branch Library is located at 9230 Gene Street in Needville. Refreshments will be served throughout the day during the open house. For more information, call the Albert George Branch Library at 979-793-4270 or the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-633-4734.