Wedgwood Branch

🏢 Fort Worth Public Library — Fort Worth, Texas

Wedgwood Branch

The Wedgwood Branch is the Fort Worth Public Library's oldest building, opened in 1962 as the Southwest Branch. It anchors the Wedgwood neighborhood just south of I-820 in southwest Fort Worth.

📞 (817) 392-5480🌐 fortworthtexas.gov/library

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 12 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM – 8 PM
Thursday 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 3816 Kimberly Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76133

Phone: (817) 392-5480

Website: fortworthtexas.gov/library

📖 About Wedgwood Branch

The Wedgwood Branch opened on October 7, 1962, originally as the Fort Worth Public Library's Southwest Branch, and today holds the distinction of being the library system's oldest building. It celebrated its 60th anniversary in October 2022. You'll find it two blocks south of I-820 near Trail Lake Drive, between a church and a Sonic Drive-In in the 76133 neighborhood. The branch keeps a welcoming curb appeal with flower beds tended by the Wedgwood Garden Club. Inside, patrons have access to public computers, lounge seating, and 3D printing, while conveniences like mobile printing pickup, curbside service for holds, and a drive-up book drop make quick visits easy. As a long-standing community fixture, Wedgwood continues to serve generations of southwest Fort Worth readers.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Fort Worth Public Library's oldest building, opened October 7, 1962
  • Originally opened as the Southwest Branch
  • Flower beds maintained by the Wedgwood Garden Club
  • 3D printing, public computers, and lounge seating
  • Drive-up book drop and curbside hold pickup

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Wedgwood Branch really the oldest Fort Worth library building?

Yes. The Wedgwood Branch opened on October 7, 1962, as the Southwest Branch and is the Fort Worth Public Library's oldest building, marking its 60th anniversary in October 2022.

What are the Wedgwood Branch's hours?

The branch is open Monday from noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed Sundays.

Where is the Wedgwood Branch and does it have a book drop?

It is at 3816 Kimberly Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76133, two blocks south of I-820 near Trail Lake Drive. Yes, it offers a drive-up book drop plus curbside pickup for holds.

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