City of Wolfforth Library

Our community, like many others, continues to experience significant growth in young and first-time families. In response, the library has expanded its role as a welcoming, cost-free indoor gathering place where caregivers can connect with one another, access trusted resources, and find meaningful support. Through the Family Place Libraries initiative, we have intentionally created an environment that nurtures a love of libraries from the very beginning while serving as a hub for parent education and community engagement.

As demand has grown, so has our commitment. The increase in young families has led to programming for our youngest library users nearly every day of the week, and we continue to see a clear need to expand these offerings even further. Our Parenting Collection, Family Place workshops, and early literacy programs provide valuable learning opportunities, while our staff regularly connects families with essential community resources.

By offering a safe, inclusive space for caregivers and children, the library has become a true “third place”, an important part of family life beyond home and work, where relationships are built and strengthened. Few moments are more rewarding than watching a once-shy child confidently rush through our doors to share a story or a success. Through the Family Place initiative, the library has become an integral part of many families’ lives, and they, in turn, have become an essential part of ours.