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FIRST AMPLIFY 817 SHOWCASE A SUCCESS

FIRST AMPLIFY 817 SHOWCASE A SUCCESS

Over 375 fans danced and cheered at the Amplify 817 Showcase on August 17. Featuring four diverse Amplify artists—Gr4nt, Bencjones, Averi Burk, and Cut Throat Finches, the concert was a huge success and will be the first of an annual event. ...

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FORT WORTH RISES TO THE CHALLENGE

FORT WORTH RISES TO THE CHALLENGE

The Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge “Oceans of Possibilities” came to a close on August 27, with a whopping 2.04 million minutes read!  From June to August, participants logged minutes read, enjoyed fun challenges and activities on the...

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PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT – ATMOS ENERGY

PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT – ATMOS ENERGY

Atmos Energy loves giving back to the community, especially when it comes to early education. They recently surprised The Foundation with a $50,000 gift to support the Library’s childhood literacy programs! Their contribution...

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LAUNCHPAD CONTINUES TO BE IN DEMAND

LAUNCHPAD CONTINUES TO BE IN DEMAND

The LaunchPad college application program is currently in its thirteenth year of guiding prospective college students through the arduous college application process. LaunchPad is a free service offered to any high school student in Fort Worth....

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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS

WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Kelsey Picken Director, Planned Giving Cook Children’s Health Care System California transplant and one of The Library Foundation’s newest board members, Kelsey currently serves as the Planned Giving Director at Cook Children’s Health Care System....

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President’s Message

President’s Message

Change of any kind involves taking risks... This year has challenged us as an organization and as individuals, catapulting us into change we might not have otherwise entertained. Change of any kind involves taking risks and embracing the unknown,...

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CARNEGIE CORNER: A Spotlight On Philanthropy

CARNEGIE CORNER: A Spotlight On Philanthropy

Bumpersaurus finds a new home at the Fort Worth Central Library! A giant dinosaur-themed slide made of recycled metal car parts named Bumpersaurus now calls the children’s area at the Central Library home. Children enjoyed “Bumper” for many years...

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BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Seth Burt

BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Seth Burt

“Libraries serve such a massive purpose,”... Seth Burt is a Fort Worth native who loves going to the library with his wife, Brooke, and three daughters Betsy, Annabel, and Clara. A Fort Worth Public Library Foundation board member, he is proud of...

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Fill The Bus

Fill The Bus

What is Fill The Bus? Fill The Bus is a back-to-school crowdfunding campaign running from August 10-31 to provide all library locations with STEAM and experiential take-home learning kits. For the Love of Learning! Connect your generosity, friends,...

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