/tags/fort-worth-public-library Fort Worth Public Library en-US Copyright Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:45:53 GMT /news/2025-04-04/texas-libraries-could-lose-12-5m-following-trump-executive-order The Institute of Museums and Library Services was targeted in a recent executive order. Here's how that could affect North Texas libraries. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:45:53 GMT /news/2025-04-04/texas-libraries-could-lose-12-5m-following-trump-executive-order Marcheta Fornoff /government/2024-08-01/fort-worth-set-to-purchase-6-5m-historic-building-for-new-downtown-library-branch Just over a year after Fort Worth closed its central library branch, a new permanent downtown library location could be on the horizon. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:59:46 GMT /government/2024-08-01/fort-worth-set-to-purchase-6-5m-historic-building-for-new-downtown-library-branch Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /education/2024-06-06/fort-worth-group-plans-mini-libraries-to-boost-books-resource-access-in-underserved-communities Communities around Fort Worth may be getting new mini libraries by the end of the year. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT /education/2024-06-06/fort-worth-group-plans-mini-libraries-to-boost-books-resource-access-in-underserved-communities Ryan Thorpe| Fort Worth Report /government/2024-03-04/fort-worths-new-library-director-discusses-learning-hubs-future-of-central-library On a sunny Friday afternoon, the Summerglen Library branch in north Fort Worth is bustling with patrons doing anything but reading. Some are participating in a weekly Spanish class, others are casting their ballots during early voting and playing games on desktops. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:46:29 GMT /government/2024-03-04/fort-worths-new-library-director-discusses-learning-hubs-future-of-central-library Rachel Behrndt | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2024-02-28/powwow-pyansky-and-plants-heres-whats-happening-in-arlington-and-fort-worth In spite of the 90-degree temps at the beginning of the week, the calendar did not skip to summer. From a plant trade to a powwow, spring events take center stage for the first weekend of March in Arlington and Fort Worth. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-02-28/powwow-pyansky-and-plants-heres-whats-happening-in-arlington-and-fort-worth Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report /government/2023-11-28/fort-worth-public-library-announces-new-director-following-national-search Clark was previously the director of library and cultural services for the city of Aurora, Colorado. She oversaw seven public libraries, a bookmobile, two arts centers, a history museum and historic sites, and cultural arts education. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:30:00 GMT /government/2023-11-28/fort-worth-public-library-announces-new-director-following-national-search Rachel Behrndt | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2023-07-13/as-fort-worth-seeks-a-new-location-for-its-central-library-residents-reflect-on-its-impact Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:44:07 GMT /arts-culture/2023-07-13/as-fort-worth-seeks-a-new-location-for-its-central-library-residents-reflect-on-its-impact Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report, Emily Wolf | Fort Worth Report /business-economy/2023-06-08/residential-office-retail-expected-to-fill-former-downtown-fort-worth-library-space Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:30:35 GMT /business-economy/2023-06-08/residential-office-retail-expected-to-fill-former-downtown-fort-worth-library-space Bob Francis | Fort Worth Report /news/2023-06-08/fort-worth-mayor-responds-to-criticism-over-removal-of-lgbtq-badge-from-library-program Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker won't reverse her decision on removing the LGBTQ badge from her summer reading program, but a council member offered an alternative Tuesday. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:30:33 GMT /news/2023-06-08/fort-worth-mayor-responds-to-criticism-over-removal-of-lgbtq-badge-from-library-program Rachel Behrndt | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2023-01-19/no-luck-finding-copies-of-prince-harrys-memoir-fort-worth-librarian-shares-titles-to-check-out Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:41:29 GMT /arts-culture/2023-01-19/no-luck-finding-copies-of-prince-harrys-memoir-fort-worth-librarian-shares-titles-to-check-out Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report