Fort Worth Public Library

With the sale of the Fort Worth Public Library’s 250,000-square foot Central branch at 500 W. Third St. for $18 million, the city may jump- start another round of development downtown.

City Council members are preparing to approve the sale of the building to Dart Interests LLC, a national real estate investment and development firm, for $18 million. The firm, which describes itself as a “long-term developer and investor,” owns properties in several states, including Florida, South Carolina, New York, California and Texas.

Events surrounding Banned Books Week will take place all around North Texas, including a free trivia event, a youth seminar, and a host of virtual conversations with censored authors.

The drop-in classes will take place on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Diamond Hill/Jarvis branch. English language learners can join the weekly program at any time and as often as they like.

Overdue book fees are history at the Fort Worth Public Library. A new policy follows similar measures by public library systems across the country.About…