Winter Reading Challenge

Winter is the perfect season to curl up with a good book, so we are excited to announce that the NRH Library's Winter Reading Challenge is returning by popular demand!

How it works: 

Visit the library from November 30 to January 31 to pick...

New at the NRH Library: Binge Boxes

 Attention all movie lovers - movie night just got easier! 

 Get ready to kick back, relax, and indulge in some serious movie-watching with our new DVD collection: Binge Boxes! Each binge box contains five themed DVDs for your vi...

cloudLibrary Service to be Discontinued

The Library started providing eBooks and eAudiobooks through cloudLibrary in 2020 to reduce wait times for popular electronic materials. For three years, we promoted cloudLibrary through email, social media, and flyers in the Library but saw little patron...

Elevator Update

We are happy to announce that our elevator has been fixed and is now operational again. We appreciate your patience during the downtime. All events that were relocated due to the elevator issue will proceed as planned at their new venue.

Events relocated t...

Event & Elevator Update

7/18/23 UPDATE: The elevator has been fixed and is now operational again. We appreciate your patience during the downtime. All events that were relocated due to the elevator issue will proceed as planned at their new venue.

As many of you may know...

Building Update: Elevator Unavailable

7/18/23 UPDATE: The elevator has been fixed and is now operational again. We appreciate your patience during the downtime. All events that were relocated due to the elevator issue will proceed as planned at their new venue.

We regret to inform you that our...

Free Comic Book Day

Join us at the NRH Library to celebrate the joy of reading at our annual Free Comic Book Day Celebration on Saturday, May 6! We'll be giving out free comic books while supplies last, so it's a great opportunity to stock up on some new reading material. Th...

Support the Friends of the NRH Library While You Dine

Love burritos and supporting your Library? Well, on Saturday, April 15, you can enjoy both at the same time! 

Mention the Friends of the NRH Library or use code FL3NKXL when placing an online order for pickup to have 33% of your order donated to t...

Love Your Library

Did you know that February is National Library Lover's Month? To celebrate, the Friends of the NRH Library invite you to share some love and make the NRH Library your Valentine this year! Donate at least $1, $10, or $25 to the Friends of the NRH ...

Learn and Grow Gardening Series

Get your garden ready for spring and summer with help from the Tarrant County Master Gardener Association! Each class is free to attend and will take place at the NRH Library on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM. No registration is required.

November 9 | Dirty Work&am...

Mindful Moments at Your Library

Throughout the fall, take a minute to enjoy a Mindful Moment at your library. These pop-up activities and take-home kits are designed to relieve stress and provide a simple, free activity to brighten your day.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Pop-Up Activities

• Sept 26 &am...

Meet Young Adults Authors at Your Library

The Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest is returning to the NRH Library on Saturday, October 15!

At the Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest, teens have the opportunity to meet Young Adult authors and illustrators and hear them speak about their books and a variety of topics. ...

Memberships for The Maker Spot to Resume September 1

When we reopened The Maker Spot in September of 2021 after being closed for a year, we temporarily waived membership dues for non-residents to compensate for lost time and welcome everyone back. Beginning September 1, 2022, monthly memberships will resume...

Library in the Park

Your library is coming to a park near you! 

On Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. from May 17 through June 14, we'll bring stories, songs, and rhymes to one of our local parks! You can also use this time to check out books, learn about upcomi...

The NRH Library is going fine-free!

We're excited to announce that the NRH Library is going fine-free! Beginning Monday, April 4, 2022, items checked out from the NRH Library and returned past their due date will no longer accrue overdue fines. However, please note the fees for los...

NRH Library Receives 2021 Achievement of Library Excellence Award

We're excited to announce that your Library has received the 2021 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association (TMLDA) for the sixth consecutive year!

Each year TMLDA confers awards for outstanding contrib...

Cultural Performances Now Offered All Year

The Celebrating Culture Series, formerly known as the “Fall Concert Series,” is a year-round, curated showcase of live performances featuring accomplished local artists across various cultures, genres, and backgrounds. Each event is sure to leave you not ...

Transitioning from OverDrive to Libby

To simplify and enhance the user experience for all patrons, Libby will become the primary app for accessing digital content through OverDrive. As part of this change, the OverDrive app is being removed from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft...

Toddler Time Returns!

1/12/21 UPDATE: Toddler Time & Chess Club will now resume the first week of February, starting with the Monday Toddler Time at 11:30 a.m. on January 31.

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Toddler Time is a weekly 30-minute interactive program for toddlers (18-36 months) and t...

Celebrate Local History on November 11

The North Richland Hills Library invites you to an evening filled with the stories of our past in celebration of the first anniversary of launching Birdsong, our digital archive preserving the history of Northeast Tarrant County. 

The celebration ...

The Fall Concert Series returns to the NRH Library

We're excited to announce that the Fall Concert Series will be returning to the NRH Library for the 2021 season!

The Fall Concert Series is four to five educational, culturally relevant, and historically significant concerts and performances from ...

The Maker Spot is Open!

The Maker Spot is officially open, and we're so happy to welcome everyone back! The Maker Spot is open to the public during regular library hours and will close 30 minutes prior to the library's closing time. This space is free to use for all NRH resident...

Study Rooms Now Available

We are excited to share that we're now able to allow the use of our study rooms beginning Monday, May 3, 2021. We offer six private study rooms during all hours the Library is open. Two rooms are located downstairs across from the elevator, and f...

NRH Library Receives 2020 Achievement of Library Excellence Award

We're proud to announce that your Library has received the 2020 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association (TMLDA) for the sixth consecutive year!

Each year TMLDA confers awards for ou...

Books & Cooks: Turmeric Cardamom Muffins

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate than with delicious baked goods? The turmeric and cardamom add a slight savory hint to balance the sweetness in these bright and tasty muffins. We hope you enjoy them!

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose fl...

A Beginner's Guide to Dungeons and Dragons

Trying to come up with a fun family activity at home for spring break or something you can do with friends with just paper, pencil, and a computer? We have the perfect game for you that also builds problem-solving, critical thinking, and even math skills!...

RBDigital Magazines Moving to OverDrive

Over 3,000 Popular Magazines Now Available for Download through OverDrive & Libby

We're pleased to announce that over 3,000 popular magazines are now available to download and read on any device 24/7. Patrons can now read digital magazines alongside eb...

Teen Spot Now Open!

We've got exciting news to share with you -- the new Teen Spot is now available for browsing! The Teen Spot is located on the second floor of the Library, in a section of The Maker Spot. The new space provides more room for the collection, allowing for th...

Festive Favorites

A lot is different about the holiday season this year. Still, one thing remains the same: from the moment you finished Thanksgiving dinner until the ball drops at midnight on December 31, it's officially the time of year for binge-watching too ma...

Fall Into a Favorite Comfort Read

Much like a warm bowl of creamy mashed potatoes, these books bring us the same sense of comfort and nostalgia as your favorite comfort food. Comfort reads often have sentimental value or are revisited for the easy experience and smiles they offer. Here ar...

Books & Cooks: Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

We're excited to share our newest video series with you: Books & Cooks! Each month we'll share a favorite recipe from one of our staff, along with a short demonstration on how to make it. With Thanksgiving almost here, what better dessert to start wit...

Birdsong: Preserving the History of Northeast Tarrant County

Curated and hosted by the North Richland Hills Library, Birdsong's mission is to collect, preserve, and share historical photos and documents that record our region's story through the lens and voices of its residents. In Birdsong, our c...

Library Awarded Texas Book Festival Grant

We are honored to announce that we have been selected to receive a grant from the Texas Book Festival to enhance our collection.

After careful examination of our community needs and our current collection, we will be using the grant funds to increase our e...

All About Biomes

Did you know that you can find five different biomes in North Richland Hills? Biomes are an area of the planet categorized by the climate, vegetation, and animal life living in it. There are six major biomes on earth (forest, grassland, freshwater, marine...

What's Hot! Top Titles of January

What’s hot at your library? See what your community is reading and watching! At the end of each month, our staff compiles a list of the most popular fiction books, non-fiction books, and DVDs in the library’s collection. The list inclu...

NRH Library Receives 2019 Achievement of Library Excellence Award

Your Library has received the 2019 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association (TMLDA) for the FIFTH consecutive year!

Each year TMLDA confers awards for outstanding contributions to public libr...

Mobile Printing Now Available

We understand that life is busy, and sometimes you just need something printed quickly. We know your time is valuable, so we’re happy to announce our new printing service for our patrons on the go!

With our new MobilePrint Service™, you can now print remot...

Finding Your Next Great Read is Now Easier Than Ever!

Have you ever finished a great book and wanted to find more just like it? Or wanted to help your child find just the right book to read? Your Library offers many great resources for finding your next book, like NoveList Plus, a helpful resource to help re...

2019 Summer Reading Club Report

The Mayor’s Reading Club is a self-paced reading program that helps to foster reading success by encouraging participants to record the length of time they spend reading each day during the summer months. Participating in a summer reading program prevents...

Harry Potter's Birthday Celebration

Our annual Harry Potter Birthday Celebration is back with a bang! Join us at the Library for a variety of fun, Potter-themed events to celebrate.

Pottering Around the UK

Saturday, July 24 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.

On Saturday, we'll kick off the festivities as we tra...

Dive Into a Beach Read

Whether you are spending a day soaking up the sun or just needing a quick break from your busy week, these captivating beach reads are the perfect summertime escape. From romances to gripping murder mysteries or family dramas, this carefully curated compi...

Dig Into Gardening

Are you looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and create your own slice of paradise? Look no further than our collection of gardening books. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just starting out, our collection has something for ev...

Celebrate National Poetry Month with One of These 15 Titles

April is National Poetry Month! "Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters." (Poets.org) We were all...

Our Favorite Tumblebooks to Read Aloud!

Reading aloud is one of the best activities you can do to promote literacy, improve vocabulary and conversational skills, and increase school success in children. So, in honor of World Read Aloud Day, here are some of our librarian's favorite books on Tum...

Regency Romances for Bridgerton Fans

After unabashedly enjoying the newly released Netflix series, Bridgerton, I find myself consuming all things Regency era. While I have been reading historical romance for years, I am thoroughly pleased to expand my reading selections and share them with y...

Books Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his prolific work, we've compiled a list of books for all ages that reflect on and examine the life, death, and legacy of the civil rights leader.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

by Margaret McNamara...

Books for Dog Lovers

2020 has been a crazy year for everyone, to say the least, so why not relax and read some feel-good stories about dogs? In that spirit, here are eight books ranging from funny, to heartwarming, to inspiring, to inevitable heartbreak and back again. Curl u...

Far Away Adventures for Young Adults

So far away, yet so close, these Young Adult books will take you on adventures near and far with their vivid descriptions and engaging stories. With all of the travel restrictions, I hope one of these books will help satisfy your wanderlust. &...

Cozy Mysteries to Curl Up With

Looking for a good mystery to escape into, but want to avoid anything too heavy? An excellent cozy mystery is just the ticket! Cozy mysteries are suspenseful tales characterized by their lack of explicit violence, sex, or profanity. Murders are central to...

9 Chilling Books to Scare You This October

Craving a good scare? From creepy paranormal stories to the deeply disturbing -- there's something for all horror fans on this chilling list of tales. Warning: some of these books are not for the faint of heart.

The Deep by Alma Katsu

The Deep is a...

Readalikes: Stephen King

Stephen King is often considered a modern king (ha!) of horror. He excels at stories about good vs. evil, supernatural terrors, and even the darkness based in reality. He’s also known for creating very memorable characters. If you’re a fan of his creepy, ...

13 Biographies to Satisfy Your Curiosity

Hello! I’m Kandra, the Adult Services Supervisor. I am sometimes curious about other people’s lives especially historical figures and celebrities. I love to read biographies because you can be nosey without anyone knowing you are being...

What's Hot! Popular Titles of August

Curious to see what your community is reading and watching? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular fiction books, non-fiction books, and DVDs in our Library’s collection from the past month. B...

Read-A-Likes: C.J. Box

Author C.J. Box is most known for his modern westerns following Joe Pickett, a Game Warden in Wyoming. If you enjoy stories with unlikely heroes, sweeping landscapes, and gripping mysteries waiting to be solved, you may enjoy one of these thrilling storie...

What's Hot! Top Titles of July

Curious to see what your community is reading and watching? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of the most popular fiction books, non-fiction books, and DVDs in our Library’s collection from the past month. Below are...

Easy-Breezy Summer Reads

If you’re looking for fun, easy, reads for your summer staycation look no further! Some feature stories as fluffy clouds to float along with while others are juicy stories that will sweep you away. Each of these books offers a great escape for k...

Stories to Celebrate Father's Day

This week’s storytime theme is all about dads in celebration of Father’s Day. We’ve got books by famous dads, books about dads, and even books about grandfathers. 

Featured in Storytime

Everything is Mama by Jimmy Fallo...

Harry Potter Read-Alikes

Now that our reading of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone has ended, George and Hedwig are left searching for similar books that they could read on their own! Together with the help of Ms. Monica, they’ve come up with a list of boo...

All About Dragons

The storytime theme of the week is...Dragons! These picture books feature fun stories and adventures with mythical creatures from folklore of many cultures around the world.

Read It Again

These books were read aloud by Ms. Monica during this week’...

Hidden Gems: Reads You May Have Missed

Greetings! I’m Courtney, the Assistant Library Director. So many times we hear or read about popular books that are always on the New York Times bestsellers list, and many great reads get lost in the mix. So here are some suggested titles in fic...

Top 10 Mystery Books

Spend the weekend curling up with a cozy mystery or on the edge of your seat with a suspenseful thriller. Kandra has compiled a list of some of the most popular mystery & thriller titles available at your Library. Take a look and let us know what you ...

10 Romance Novels to Fall For

If you are in the mood for love, let us help you count the ways! Here are some of our top romance titles in our OverDrive digital collection. 

1.       The Kiss Quotient (The Kiss Quotient Series, #1) by Helen Hoang

This i...

Zap! Wham! Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens

I’m back with another round of graphic novels, this time for kids and teens. Graphic novels are engaging for all readers, and are especially great for reluctant readers! Here are a few of my favorite on RBDigital Comics for kids and teens that c...

Bam! Pow!: Great Graphic Novels

I am a total comic book and graphic novel nerd. I’ve read them for as long as I’ve been able to read. If you’re a long time fan or new to comics we have digital comics that you can access from anywhere through RBDigital Comic...

Feel Good Reads

Hello everyone, today I’ll be suggesting some lighthearted, heartwarming fiction. During hard times, immersing yourself in a good story can often help. These stories, in particular, have a reputation for being funny, engaging, and touching. Ever...

Top Books of 2020

Curious about what your community read this year? These were the ten most checked-out books of 2020 at the NRH Library.

10.    Sisters

by Raina Telgemeier

An autobiographical juvenile graphic novel and follow up to Smile written by...