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Library

Library Media Center

The Fort Worth Public Library is committed to building a community of learners, dreamers and doers.

This media center is maintained by the Fort Worth Public Library communications team. The team is available to assist with media relations and other professional communications projects related to the Library. Media inquiries related to other departments or services of the City of Fort Worth should be directed to the CoFW Media Team.

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Press Kits and Releases

Official, Recent Press Releases

Feb. 21, 2025: Fort Worth residents’ library use surpasses milestones, continues growth(PDF, 169KB)

Jan. 28, 2025: Fort Worth Public Library, Fort Worth Fire Department offer hands-only CPR classes in February(PDF, 101KB)

Jan. 6, 2025: Fort Worth Public Library launches year-round program to help community find adventure across the city(PDF, 130KB) (see below)

Available Press Kits

Public Service Announcements

Learn about the Fort Worth Fun Tracker.

:30 PSA

Learn how to reserve books and more.

Watch the instructional video

Library Stories

Here are the books patrons enjoyed most often in 2024

After millions of checkouts, these books were cream of the crop.

Baby Story Time targets the city’s littlest learners at six locations

This story time is for babies!

Reading aloud brings group closer together at East Regional Library

This isn’t your ordinary book club.

Construction & Growth Updates

Leadership within the Library and the City carefully evaluate the diverse, growing needs of neighborhoods throughout our community to guide decisions related to locations, services and financial investments. We're committed to building a community of learners, dreamers and doers.

Please note: All contracts related to property sales, architects, contractors, etc. are managed by the City of Fort Worth Property Management Department.

Bond Funded Projects:

Far Northwest Library

The City of Fort Worth is building a new library serving residents in District 10 in the far northwest portion of the City.

Other Projects:

Downtown Location: (PDF, 110KB) City Council now owns the former Center for Transforming Lives located at 512 W. 4th St. The City is in the final stages of selection a construction/design/build firm for this project. For future updates on this project, register for email updates.

Speaker Requests

Interviews

Interviews with media professionals are managed by the communications team and can be requested online.

Speaking engagements for the Library Director and executive team can be directed to the communications manager.

Community Events

If you or your organization are interested in library personnel presenting at an upcoming meeting or event our talented staff in the Education and Outreach division can assist you.

Speaker Request Form