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Central Library

500 W. 3rd Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-392-7323

Hours

Sunday 12:00 PM–06:00 PM
Monday 12:00 PM–08:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM–08:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM–08:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM–08:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM–06:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM–06:00 PM

Passports

The Fort Worth Public Library provides passport acceptance for U.S. citizens on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.

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Room Rentals

The Central Library has four areas that may be rented: the Chappell Meeting Room, the Tandy Lecture Hall, the Gallery and the Discovery Theater.

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Exhibits

The Central Library features permanent exhibits such as the interactive Bumpersaurus slide in the Youth Center, as well as special art displays in the east and west galleries at street level. Check here to learn about current exhibits.

Spring 2022 the Library is hosting the International Juried Show of the Southwest Watercolor Association.

Upcoming Events and Programs at the Central Library

3rd Thursday Jazz - September

Join us at the downtown Central Library for a night of jazz with acclaimed pianist Dave Meder.

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Fort Worth Lotería at Central

Join us for a game of Lotería with a Fort Worth twist!

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Preschool Story Time - Central

28 Sep 2022 Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community for 3-5 year old children and their grownups.

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Preschool Story Time - Central

28 Sep 2022 Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community for 3-5 year old children and their grownups.

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Computer Skills: Internet Basics

28 Sep 2022 Become more confident with technology by learning the basics of using the internet in this series of small-group classes with a trained instructor.

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Preserving Our Past - Exploring Two Iconic DFW-Founded Food Companies

01 Oct 2022 This month we welcome two speakers whose roots run deep in the DFW food scene, Fletcher's Corny Dogs and Mrs. Renfro's Salsa.

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Simple Builds at Central

08 Oct 2022 Build simple creations with simple materials.

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Cactus Paper Collage

09 Oct 2022 Join us as we use shapes and colors to create a cactus collage.

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Tuesday Night Trivia Livestream

11 Oct 2022 Join your friends at the library for Tuesday Night Trivia.

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Music-Inspired Art at Central

12 Oct 2022 Join us as we listen to music, create art and explain what it means.

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Color Me a Poem

13 Oct 2022 Join us monthly to enjoy reading and discussing a different poem each time we meet--in a no-pressure, informal setting.

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Sensory Science Saturdays

15 Oct 2022 Come join us for a (sometimes sticky) sensory science experience!

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Park in metered spaces or in paid lots near the library or in Sundance Square Garage 3 or City Place North Garage. Parking is free after 6 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends.

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Passports

Room Rentals

Exhibits

Upcoming Events and Programs at the Central Library

3rd Thursday Jazz - September

Fort Worth Lotería at Central

Preschool Story Time - Central

Preschool Story Time - Central

Computer Skills: Internet Basics

Preserving Our Past - Exploring Two Iconic DFW-Founded Food Companies

Simple Builds at Central

Cactus Paper Collage

Tuesday Night Trivia Livestream

Music-Inspired Art at Central

Color Me a Poem

Sensory Science Saturdays

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Parking

Curbside Service

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