Fort Worth Public Library
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September 2026
Authorizes acceptance of a $37,503.62 FY2026 Interlibrary Loan reimbursement grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Fort Worth Public Library and adopts an appropriation ordinance.
…he receipt of the grant, for the purpose of reimbursing expenses related to the Fort Worth Public Library’s participation in the Interlibrary Loan Cooperative Statewide Resource Sharing…
A public announcement encouraging residents to donate to nonprofits during North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 17, highlighting City-affiliated 'friends of' nonprofit partners and year-round volunteer opportunities coordinated by the City's Volunteer Services Division.
Give your own way on North Texas Giving Day
August 2026
The Public Library's 2026 Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge recorded 5,773,920 reading minutes, with increases in participation and reading among young children and Spanish-speaking participants. The Library will launch early-literacy programs including Together to Kinder in fall 2026.
Readers log record-breaking year in Library’s summer reading challenge
The Fort Worth Public Library will host its free annual Amplify 817 Showcase from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Birdies Social Club, featuring performances by local musicians. Musicians featured on the Library's Amplify 817 streaming service are paid $300 for a three-year license to stream their music on the platform.
Library to host free Amplify 817 event celebrating homegrown musicians
June 2026
Notice of Juneteenth (June 19) holiday closures and schedule changes for City offices, solid waste collection, libraries, animal shelters, recreation facilities, water utility services, and Trinity Metro public transit.
Juneteenth closure schedule
May 2026
The Fort Worth Public Library is hosting a Summer Reading Kickoff event at Trinity Park on May 30, featuring activities, food trucks, a sensory-friendly storytime, and a free concert, while officially launching the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge running through August 8.
Summer is here! Join the library for family fun at Trinity Park
April 2026
A press release previewing the April 28 Fort Worth City Council work session and regular meeting, which includes presentations on economic development agreements and transit projects as well as multiple action items accepting grants for library services, rental assistance, park improvements, opioid response, and emergency preparedness.
Work session, city council meeting preview for Tuesday, April 28
Fort Worth Public Library is offering one free Mayfest ticket per active cardholder through May 2, as part of a partnership with Trinity Collaborative for the four-day festival at Trinity Park (April 30–May 3).
Score your free Mayfest ticket at the library
A press release promoting Earth Month 2026 activities across Fort Worth, including city-led litter cleanups, Fort Worth Public Library programs, and outdoor community events, while encouraging residents to adopt everyday recycling and waste-reduction habits.
Earth Month 2026: Take part in local efforts across Fort Worth
March 2026
The March 31 City Council work session will cover topics including FIFA World Cup preparations, DFW Airport bond documents, greenspace initiatives, and fluoride in drinking water; the subsequent council meeting will vote on a $200,000 traffic safety grant, a $3.4 million digital library services contract with OverDrive Inc., an artwork commission with Jeremy Biggers, the Vision Zero speed limits project, and seven zoning cases.
Work session, City Council meeting preview for Tuesday, March 31