Fort Bend County Libraries are collecting gently used prom attire to help teen girls look their best on one of high school's most memorable nights without the burden of cost.

The effort was announced by Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers in a February 27 post on Facebook.

“Every student deserves to walk into prom feeling confident and excited, and Fort Bend County Libraries is making that possible for more of our kids,” Meyers said in the post. “This is a wonderful example of our community coming together to support our teens and their families. I'm proud of our library system for organizing this event and of the generous residents who donate to make it happen. Prom is a milestone moment, and no student should have to miss out on that experience.”

Donations of semi-formal and formal dresses, shoes, shawls, hair accessories and jewelry will be accepted through March 26 during business hours at eight county library branches, including locations in Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land and Missouri City. All donations must be clean and in good condition.

Teens who attend the March 28 Prom Boutique at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond, will receive a voucher to select a dress, a pair of shoes and accessories. The event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The program is free and open to the public.

Donation drop-off locations in the greater Katy area include:

· Cinco Ranch Branch, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy

· Fulshear Branch, 6350 GM Library Road, Fulshear

· George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond

· Mission Bend Branch, 8421 Addicks Clodine Road, Houston