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FY2022 Adopted Budget

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Central Library

500 W. 3rd Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

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Parking

There are two parking garages located near the Central Library. Garages are independently owned and not maintained by the Library or City of Fort Worth.

Sundance Square Garage 3 (420 Throckmorton St.) - entrance is located on 3rd St., just past the Taylor St. intersection
City Place North Garage - entrance is located on the southeast corner of Taylor and Belknap, Public Parking entrance.

There are two-hour and 10-hour parking meters around the library, with free parking after 6 p.m. on weekdays and on all day Saturday and Sunday. There are also a number of pay parking lots in the area.

Special Exhibit: In His Own Words: The Life and Work of César Chávez

Upcoming Programs and Events

Preschool Story Time - Central

29 Sep 2021 A live, in-person, interactive story time designed for children 3-5 years old and their grownups.

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Author Series - Charlaine Harris

02 Oct 2021 Author Charlaine Harris will discuss her books and writing career at this after-hours event.

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration

03 Oct 2021 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with activities and exhibits at the Central Library!

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Spine Poetry

07 Oct 2021 Create a poetic masterpiece using words from book spines!

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Ancestry in Action: The Power of People – Voices via Petitions

09 Oct 2021 These virtual genealogy workshops celebrating Family History Month will help you begin or further an existing research project.

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Translation Scavenger Hunt - Central

09 Oct 2021 Have fun learning Spanish words associated with the library by completing the Translation Scavenger Hunt! Grab a word search worksheet, scavenge the library to find the word in Spanish1

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