Community Spotlight: Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library

October 11 2023

The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch group was originally formed as the Katy/Fort Bend Friends of the Library, to advocate for a branch library in the area. The organization was very instrumental in helping to bring library service to the community, first on a smaller scale, and finally, as a new library facility adequate for the community’s needs. When the Cinco Ranch Branch Library became a reality, the group adapted its name to that of the new library.

Officers

President - Debbie Moseley
Secretary - Carla Snawder
Treasurer - Jim Snawder

Contact for Information

Janna Raven, Branch Manager, Cinco Ranch Branch Library
281-633-4622 or email the Friends at friendsofcincoranchlib@gmail.com

Donations

We accept donations of gently-used adult and children’s books. Items can be dropped off at the library during library hours.

Book Sales

We have an ongoing book sale in the library. Build your home collection with these unbeatable prices!

Prices
Adult Hardback books: $3.00 & up
Adult Paperback books: $0.50 & up
Children’s Hardback books: $2.00 & up
Children’s Paperback Books: $0.50 & up

How funds raised have been used

The organization provides extra funds for the Summer Reading Programs, Staff Development Day and conferences, as well as for other library needs not provided for in the county budget.

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers to assist with the sorting and organizing of donated books and help with the book sales. Email the Friends at friendsofcincoranchlib@gmail.com to explore ways you can help.

Cinco Ranch Branch Library location and hours

About the Cinco Ranch Branch Library

The Cinco Ranch Branch Library opened as a mini-branch, called Katy/Fort Bend Branch Library, in June 1998, in a small room on the University of Houston’s Cinco Ranch campus. It was operated entirely by volunteers. Rapidly outgrowing its small space, the branch was moved in 1999 to the former sales office of the Cinco Ranch development company, as a result of efforts led by the Katy/Fort Bend Friends of the Library. The little library’s collection, services and programming was very limited by space, and as the community continued to expand, demand for a larger library increased. The late Judge Jim Adolphus negotiated the donation of a library site from Cinco Ranch developer Terrabrook, secured a challenge grant, and co-hosted (with county judge candidate Bob Hebert) a fundraising gala for the challenge grant. The community, led by the small but effective Friends organization, worked with county officials to find funds for the construction of the new 33,500-square-foot building. The new library opened for business April 3, 2004.

Explore more information about the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, including free events, please visit the library website.

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