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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.

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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...