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...

I-Spy Nature Activity

Spring is here, and that means it’s time for nature all around us to begin waking up! To celebrate, we have a new activity sheet to encourage our younger patrons to explore the world around them. This activity is for ages Pre-k through 5^th grade...

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...

Remote 3D Printing Now Available!

Need something 3D Printed while The Maker Spot is closed? Well, we are happy to announce that we can print your objects for you!* If you need a refresher on 3D Modeling or would like to learn the basics, join Kori on April 12 for a beginner 3D modeling cl...

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...

Current Health & Safety Protocols to Remain in Place

To protect the health of our employees and those we serve, the NRH Library and other City facilities will continue to follow health and safety protocols recommended by the CDC and Texas Department of State Health Service to reduce the spread of COVID-19. ...

Library Closure Update

We had initially hoped to reopen the Library tomorrow, February 19; however, in light of the ongoing weather dangers and current utility circumstances in our community, the Library will remain closed tomorrow and Saturday, February 20. While we k...

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...

The Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest is Going Virtual

We’re excited to announce the Texas State Library & Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded funding to the North Richland Hills Library for the Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest under its Texas Reads grant program. To ensure a safe environment ...

Online Computer Classes for Fall

Our upcoming virtual Job Skills Development series can help you feel more confident in your skills. This series of online classes will allow you to learn job skills from the comfort of your home. With these classes, you’ll be able to strengthen ...

We missed you!

We missed you! We are so happy to share that as of Monday, May 18, the Library is now open!

Currently, our hours are

•  Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
• Th...

Library Services Update

5/18/20 UPDATE:  The Library is open as of Monday, May 18. Currently, our hours are:

•  Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
• Sunday: Closed

After an ...

Job Skill Development Online Classes

Are you looking to strengthen your skills for getting back into the workplace? Our upcoming virtual Job Skills Development series can help you feel more confident in your skills. This series of online classes will allow you to learn job skills from the co...

Temporary Service Changes in Response to COVID-19

In an effort to be proactive in protecting the health and safety of our patrons and staff, we will temporarily be implementing the following service and program changes starting on Friday, March 13:

• In accordance with recommendations by Tarrant County Publ...

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...

Free Business Workshops to Help Launch Your Business

Whether your lifelong dream is to own your own business or you're curious about the process of starting a new business, the North Richland Hills Library invites you to join us for the 2020 Clear Vision Business Building Workshop series. These FRE...

Lost and Found in Texas: Stories Discovered in Abandoned Photos

Lost & Found in Texas is a collection of salvaged, original photographs that tell little-known, often historically significant stories about people — some born or drawn to live in Texas, some just passing through, and others here only in the hearts of...

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...

Discontinued Services

As good stewards of our citizen's investment in the Library, we recently underwent a review of the return on investment for the vendor services we provide to the community. During this process, we found two services that, unfortunately, showed low communi...

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...

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...