The Fort Worth City Council will vote later this month on a location for its downtown library. The previous building on 3rd Street closed last year after the building was sold to a developer.
Since then, the Fort Worth Public Library has run an "express branch" at City Hall.
August 13, the city council will vote to buy a building at 512 W. 4th Street, a block south of the old library, for a new location. The building is a historic structure currently used by a non-profit that is moving to a bigger campus.
"The new Fort Worth Downtown Library will enrich the downtown cultural landscape and serve as a vibrant hub for learning, innovation and community engagement. This historic building holds a special place in the hearts of Fort Worth residents and is a testament to Fort Worth's dedication to preserving our city's history while advancing our future to meet the evolving needs of our diverse community," City Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck wrote in a statement.
The City of Fort Worth says some parts of the building will need renovations "to serve as a modern, public library." The council would approve the purchase of the land and $6.5 million for renovations. Money would come from the sale of the previous building.
Construction would start next year.
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