Fort Worth Public Library

Thank you to everyone who came out to the annual Summer Reading Kickoff on Saturday! 🎉 From a special recognition ceremony for this year's Spring Bookmark Contest winners with Carlos Flores Fort Worth City Council District 2 to Sensory Story Time for the little ones to 388 Summer Reading Challenge signups, this year's event was a blast!

We also want to give a special shout out to all of our vendors, who provided fun activities, music, food and community resources.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge today at fwpl.info/summer! 📖

This certificate is just a bit larger than a playing card, and four times as thick, with decorative cut edges and corners. In 1887, public schools only educated students through grade 11, so Susie Gambrell’s certificate of promotion tells us she was about to be a senior!

If you need advice about how to preserve your family treasures, contact the Fort Worth History Center at 817-392-7740 or [email protected].

What's better than story time?! Story time at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! 🌺

Receive free admission with a library card on Friday, June 5, for a story time with Bella the Begonia! Enjoy stories, songs and other activities designed for children of all ages and their grownups

Visit fwpl.info/botanicgarden to learn more.

Did someone say free concert?! 👀 Join us this Saturday at 1 p.m. during the Summer Reading Kickoff for a special performance from Trevor Douglas.

TRVR? grew up in Fort Worth and, after competing in American Idol, spent a couple years back and forth between Hollywood perfecting his craft. Taking musical inspiration from classic folk artists like John Denver and Bob Dylan, he's opened for the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Ringo Starr and Jason Derulo.

Visit fwpl.info/summer to learn more!

Will we see you Saturday at the Summer Reading Kickoff?! 📚 Don't miss FREE family-friendly activities like story times, games, Kona Ice (while supplies last) and a concert by amplify817 artist TRVR?. Plus, enjoy yummy bites from Funky Town Funnels LLC.

While you're there, you can register for the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge and learn how to win fun prizes all summer long!

Swipe to the last two pictures to check out all the local partners who will be joining us this year.