Library

Library Media Center

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

This media center is managed by the Fort Worth Public Library communications team. The team is available to help with media relations and other library-related communications projects. If you have media questions related to other City of Fort Worth departments, contact the CoFW Media Team.

Submit Media Request

Press Kits and Releases

Official, Recent Press Releases

Aug. 27, 2025: Library to destroy teens’ 3D bridge contest submissions(PDF, 150KB)

July 23, 2025: Fort Worth Public Library to celebrate city sounds with free event(PDF, 156KB)

Available Press Kits

2025 CAD Contest

Landing page: Compete in a 3D bridge build-off!
Press release: Library to destroy teens’ 3D bridge contest submissions(PDF, 150KB)
Downloadable graphics: cad-contest_x.jpg(JPG, 467KB) | (JPG, 1MB)cad-contest_ig.jpg(JPG, 552KB)
Submission guidelines: CAD Contest Submission Rules and Guidelines (2025)(PDF, 527KB)

2024 Annual Report | Fort Worth Public Library

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

Do you want a library member to speak/attend your next meeting or event? Our Education and Outreach can help!

Speaker Request Form