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Perks of having a Fort Worth Public Library card

Find out what free things you can get with a public library card here in Fort Worth.

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The plastic card gives you a plethora of resources at your fingertips. | Photo by Kai Architects

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With an infinite amount of online resources, having a library card might seem a little outdated. However, the wallet-sized passes can be used for more than just borrowing books.

Check out a few of the coolest things you may not know about having a Fort Worth Public Library card.

📚 Learn a new skill

  • Virtual and in-person adult English classes for non-English speakers are offered at various branches.
  • Explore a new skill — from playing the guitar to improving management skills — with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.

💻 Access to technology

  • Check out or reserve a laptop with Wi-Fi and cell service.
  • More than 1500 video games are available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and the Nintendo Switch.
  • Amplify 817 offers commercial-free music from Fort Worth artists.

📝 Family-friendly entertainment

  • Test your knowledge with weekly Tuesday Trivia Nightsthough a library card isn’t required for this fun.
  • Babies, toddlers, and their grownups are invited to in-person and on-demand Story Times throughout the week (with or without a library card).
  • Check out games like bocce ball and lacrosse game sets, or pick up free pickleball kits before heading to a local court.

🎟️ Local attractions

Fort Worth Public Library Cards are available at no charge for residents — proof of residency or property ownership is required. Non-resident cards can be purchased for $50 per year.

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