Reby Cary Youth Library
🏢 Fort Worth Public Library — Fort Worth, Texas
Reby Cary Youth Library
Fort Worth's first and only youth-dedicated library, on East Lancaster Avenue — a bright, all-ages children's and teen space with a garden play area, where no unaccompanied adults are permitted.
🕑 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: 3851 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103
Phone: (817) 392-7260
Website: fortworthtexas.gov/library
📖 About Reby Cary Youth Library
The Reby Cary Youth Library opened in 2021 as Fort Worth's first library built exclusively for young people, a roughly $3.25 million project funded by the 2014 bond program. It is named for Reby Cary, the late Fort Worth educator, historian and state legislator who became the first Black instructor at Tarrant County Junior College (1967), the first Black professor at the University of Texas at Arlington (1969), and an early Black member of the Fort Worth ISD school board. The branch holds an entirely youth-focused collection and welcomes children and teens with lounge seating, in-house laptops for young patrons, and 3D printing. Outside, a garden and play space with a small stage host storytimes and programs. To keep the space child-centered, no unaccompanied adults are permitted.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Fort Worth's first library dedicated entirely to youth
- Named for civil-rights-era educator and legislator Reby Cary
- Outdoor garden and play space with a stage for programs
- In-house laptops for youth and 3D printing
- Rentable meeting and event space ($35/hour; $15/hour for nonprofits)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Reby Cary, the library's namesake?
Reby Cary was a Fort Worth educator, historian and Texas state legislator known for a series of firsts: the first Black instructor at Tarrant County Junior College in 1967, the first Black professor at UT Arlington in 1969, and an early Black member of the Fort Worth ISD school board.
Can adults visit the Reby Cary Youth Library?
This is a youth-focused facility, so no unaccompanied adults are permitted; adults are welcome when accompanying a child. The building, its collection and its programs are all designed for children and teens.
Can I rent space at the library for an event?
Yes. The branch offers meeting and event space for rent at $35 per hour, with a reduced rate of $15 per hour for nonprofit organizations. Contact the branch at (817) 392-7260 for availability.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.