Southwest Regional Branch

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Southwest Regional Branch

On Library Lane near TCU, Overton Park and Tanglewood, the Southwest Regional Branch reopened in May 2026 after a four-year closure, with a children's area and a 90-seat meeting room.

📞 (817) 392-5860🌐 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 12 PM – 6 PM

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 4001 Library Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Phone: (817) 392-5860

Website: fortworthtexas.gov/library

📖 About Southwest Regional Branch

The Southwest Regional Branch sits on Library Lane in southwest Fort Worth, close to Texas Christian University and the Overton Park and Tanglewood neighborhoods. Long a busy regional facility, the branch closed in 2021 amid citywide budget cuts and, after a sustained community campaign, celebrated its return in May 2026 — a milestone widely covered by local news as the restoration of a beloved neighborhood resource. Today it operates as a full regional branch with lounge seating, a dedicated children's area, free Wi-Fi, mobile printing pickup, curbside pickup and 3D printing. Its main meeting room seats up to 90 people and includes a stage, projector, video screen, sound system, podium, tables and chairs; rentals start at $35 per hour, or $15 per hour for verified nonprofits, reserved through the city's online booking system.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Reopened in May 2026 after a four-year closure
  • Near TCU, Overton Park and Tanglewood
  • 90-seat meeting room with stage, projector and sound system
  • Dedicated children's area and lounge seating
  • 3D printing, mobile printing pickup and curbside service

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Southwest Regional Branch open again?

Yes. After closing in 2021 during citywide budget cuts, the Southwest Regional Branch reopened in May 2026 and is once again serving southwest Fort Worth.

How many people does the meeting room hold?

The main meeting room seats up to 90 people and includes a stage, projector, video screen, sound system, podium, tables and chairs. Rentals start at $35 per hour, or $15 per hour for verified nonprofits.

What are the Southwest Regional Branch's hours?

It is open Monday 12 PM–8 PM, Tuesday through Thursday 10 AM–8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM–6 PM, and Sunday 12 PM–6 PM.

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