Fort Bend County Library – University Branch

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.

This is a beautiful and new library, but it is packed on the weekends and after school lets out. It is a two-​story facility with a large kids’ area downstairs and several public computer areas throughout. Upstairs you’ll find most of the study tables and hutches, and they have study rooms for rent too.
The problem is mainly space. If I arrive late, I find that I may not find a study spot (and that’s with people sharing tables, too). I also try to avoid the hutches because they’re adjacent to the study rooms, which on more than one occasion have been occupied by loud kids or adults (those doors aren’t soundproof!).
Parking is easy; there’s a big lot right out in front. As it’s shared space with UH Sugar Land, sometimes it gets busy, but there are spots reserved specifically for library patrons as well.
Free wifi, printing/​copying facilities, and after school programs are all offered here. Also, this library has some later hours — up to 9pm some days.

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!

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!

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

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.

This is a great library if you live within 15 minutes of the intersection of HWY 59 & University Boulevard. I used to frequent the First Colony branch, but now have this one as my go-​to library.
There two stories. Both are brightly lit with natural lighting, have good views of the outside landscape, and have high ceilings. There are many private study halls that can be reserved. The computer room has a large selection of desktops that well-​maintained and evenly spaced out. On another note, the bathrooms are clean and the water fountains work well.
If I knew this place existed during high school, I would have been here every evening instead of Starbucks or the First Colony library, both of which can become loud after school days. Because it is attached to a community college and doesn’t have other attractions (shopping mall) nearby, it is consistently quiet every time I have gone, mornings through evenings.
The only drawback is that this is a smaller local branch, so it won’t have as many books as say George Memorial library. It is also not near any places to get a bite to eat or coffee/​soda when you need to take a break from studying.

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.

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.

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 2^nd floor! :)

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.

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.

Of the libraries in the Fort Bend System near me, this would be my 2^nd 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.

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??? :(

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.

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.

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

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…

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.

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.