Fort Worth is planning to purchase a historic building on 4th Street to serve as the new downtown public library. The city recently sold the former Central Library for $18 million and hopes to use that money to fund the purchase and renovation of the new site. The existing building has unique features including a flexible ballroom and auditorium space but will require upgrades to function as a library.
According to Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck, the sale of the old downtown library site on 3rd Street was meant to revitalize and develop that part of downtown. The decision to move the library to a new location comes after the old building was sold to a real estate developer in 2023. The purchase of the new building will cost around $6.5 million.
The Fort Worth City Council is set to vote on the plan, and if approved, renovations could begin as early as 2025. The new library is expected to bring an added cultural and educational hub to downtown Fort Worth, providing residents with a modern and updated space for reading, research, and community engagement. The city is hopeful that this investment will contribute to the ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown area.
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