Holiday and Furlough Closings
City of Fort Worth’s fiscal year 2010 budget cuts require a reduction in operating hours and services for most city departments. For more information about the city’s 2010 budget and furlough days visit FortWorthGov.org.
Closings
All Fort Worth libraries will be closed November 24 through 27, with the exception of the Central Library, which will be open Tuesday, November 24 from noon to 8 p.m. Northside will be open Monday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Normal operating hours will resume for all locations on November 28.
Service Interruptions for November 24, 25, 26, 27
Fort Worth patrons cannot place requests. Fort Worth items cannot be requested. Book drops will be closed at all Fort Worth locations. Materials normally due on those days will be due on December 1.
Book Signing at Summerglen
Hear local author Sandy Prindle read from his new novel, The Sins of Tarrant County.
U.S. Census Bureau Employment Opportunities
A Census Bureau representative will be at the Central Library from 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, Nov. 21, to distribute job applications and answer questions about employment opportunities.
National Book Awards
See what authors were honored as the best of American Literature by the National Book Foundation.
Art Exhibit Explores the Creative Process
Check out Fort Worth artist Letitia Eldredge’s new exhibit, “Mind Into Object: A Flow of Art,” on display at Central Library through Jan. 15.
Obama Photography Exhibit
View an inspiring collection of photos from Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, on display at Shamblee.
Research Databases
The Fort Worth Library provides online databases free of charge to customers visiting our libraries.
Featured Database: NoveList — With more than 100,000 titles, you're sure to find your next favorite book.
Northwest Branch
Fort Worth Library's newest addition, Northwest Branch, is scheduled to open Summer 2010.
Search the Library Catalog
Book Groups & Clubs
Book Talk
Visit Feast on Books, where we discuss books, movies & more. Prefer to discuss in person? Check out our book discussion groups.
First Sunday Film Club
Next Showing: 2 p.m. Dec. 6
The Polar Express (2004, Color, 100 min., widescreen, Rated G). Read More.
