Community Outreach

What We Do

The Community Outreach team creates programs that matter to our community. 

This special unit works with schools, local groups and community partners to develop learning programs, community classes and special events focused around three areas.

1. Parent Engagement: Develops partnerships with community organizations, providing valuable resources and learning opportunities for parents and caregivers.

2. Educational Outreach: Works to build community partnerships to provide educational resources and support that furthers the Fort Worth Public Library’s mission.

3. Outreach Services: Coordinates the Library’s participation in Fort Worth’s festivals and partners with a variety of nonprofits, neighborhoods, museums, community centers, businesses and other City departments.

 

Suggested Session Topics Include:

  • How to get and use a library card

  • How to use books, programs and other library materials

  • How to explore digital tools and databases

  • How to work at the library or in library careers

Community Outreach Services Menu(PDF, 741KB)

Resources

Step 1.Resources for Parents & Caregivers

The Parent & Caregiver Café offers free meeting rooms in the library to parent groups, organizations and community partners to support parents and caregivers. Community groups can reserve a space at no cost, and library staff will provide attendees with a brief overview of library resources and services.

Explore Caregiver Resources

Take our Parent Survey

 

Step 2.Resources for Educators

We provide resources for teachers and students to enhance the classroom with a steady supply of books and materials in a wide range of subjects and reading levels. Every student in Texas and every teacher serving Fort Worth-based students can get a free Fort Worth Public Library card to access classroom resources.

Explore Educator Resources

 

Step 3.Resources for Students

A library card provides unlimited access to resources and tutorials to help students with their schoolwork! Get a Youth Library Card with proof of school enrollment when you visit any of our locations, or email us today to start a youth card application.

Explore Student Resources

 

Step 4.Library Support Opportunities

Learn how to support the Fort Worth Public Library, from joining Friends of the Library to donating to The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation or volunteering. 

Support Your Library

Events

Step 1.Seasonal Event Partnerships

The Community Outreach team attends events with partners across Fort Worth to educate community members about the resources and services offered at the Fort Worth Public Library.

Botanic Garden

Bass Performance Hall

Log Cabin Village

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

 

Step 2.Upcoming Events

Here is where you can find the Community Outreach team in the community:

October 3: Harambee Festival

October 6: National Night Out

October 10: Corazones Unidos: Caring for Caregivers

October 11: Michelada Festival

October 15: Library 125 Celebration

October 24: Monster Bash @ FW Nature Center

November 12: Drover Hotel Employee Wellness Event

November 14: Anime Fan Meetup @ Vivian J. Lincoln Library

November 14: American Recycle Day @ Hulen Mall

November 19: ESC Region 11 Library Conference

November 28: Cliburn Community Concert

December 4-6: Anime Frontier Convention

December 12: Holiday Storytime @ East Regional Library

 

Step 3.Past Events

July 15: Amon Carter Art Tales

July 16: Keller ISD Bash

July 17: City Hall District 11 Tour

July 18: Corazones Unidos Caring for Caregivers

July 19: Kimbell Family Fest

July 22: Story Time at Center for Transforming Lives

July 23: Presbyterian Night Shelter

July 30: FAA Bring Your Kids to Work Day

July 30: FWISD Librarian Professional Day

August 3: Nature Center Story Time

August 4-5: Quest Collegiate Academy

August 4-9: SUFFS at Bass Performance Hall

August 7: Tarrant County Roundup

August 10: Castleberry ISD Employee Pep Rally & Vendor Fair

August 15: Amplify 817 Showcase

August 15: Platicas Azules

August 17: North Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

August 19: TCC Trinity River Presentation

September 12: Educator Day in the District

September 12: Bluey Story Time at Southwest Regional Library

September 19-20: Bluey at Bass Performance Hall

September 19: Library College Fair at La Gran Plaza

September 25: Botanic Garden Story Time

 

Step 4.Library Events

Visit the Fun Finder to explore hundreds of other programs across Fort Worth!  

Make a Request

 

Click here to view form.

Outreach and Visit Request Form

In the Community

A Fort Worth Public Library Community Outreach team member stands to the left of a community outreach table.
A staff member in a purple shirt helps a child with an activity at a community outreach table.
A Community Outreach team member squats on the ground and helps a child with a library activity.
A staff member wearing a bright orange shirt speaks to a woman at a community outreach table.
Two community outreach staff members pose with teens holding medusa mask crafts.

Contact Us

Phone

817-392-5512

Email

library.outreach@fortworthtexas.gov

Community Partners

We work with a variety of partners in the community to fulfill the Library's mission. Below are a few of our partners; click here to view all 2026 partners.


Platicas Azules logo. The logo is blue and includes a heart in the middle. Around the heart are the words
 
Fort Worth ISD logo
  
Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren logo. The text is black. The word
 
KERA logo. The logo is red and is in a kid-friendly font.
  
Mayfest logo. It says
 

Community Reports

2025 Community Report(PDF, 26MB)

2024 Community Report(PDF, 3MB)

2023 Community Report(PDF, 2MB)

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