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Library

Who we are

The North Richland Hills Public Library shall be a major source of information for the residential and business
community of the city by providing materials and professional assistance to develop and enhance the interests, skills,
and information needs of all ages of library patrons.

What do we do

1 Provide physical and digital content 5 Plan & host events that encourage reading
2 Provide pre‐literacy and early literacy classes 6 Plan & host cultural events
3 Provide job skills development classes 7 Provide access & instruction for databases
4 Provide internet access and support 8 Provide educational classes for all ages

Council Priorities

Quality Community Development & Revitalization x Sense of Community
Efficient & Effective Transportation System Targeted Economic Development
Safety and Security Local & Regional Leadership
Financial Stability x Efficient & Effective Delivery of City Services
x Positive City Image

FY 2019-20 Top Accomplishments

 The Library migrated to a new Integrated Library System for improved management of collection, patrons,
circulation, and reporting of circulation activity. This migration resulted in better customer service as it improved
the accuracy of our check‐in rate and provided more patron features.

 The Library implemented auto renewal, improving our patron's library experience.

 The Library fully redesigned its website, making it more user‐friendly and aesthetically appealing.

 The Library conducted a record‐setting Mayor's Summer Reading Club. In 2019 Mayor's Summer Reading Club set a
record for number of hours read by our community and offered a record number of events and classes for citizens
to attend, including our first‐ever summer reading events for adults.

 The Library hosted five Behind the Book author events, the Mid‐Cities Teen Book Fest, and the inaugural NRH
Authors and Arts event. These events brought 13 New York Times bestselling authors and were attended by
hundreds of attendees.

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