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Library staff coordinates all Facility Reservations. Please stop by to reserve the Community Center, Senior Center, or a park pavilion for your next event! |
Your Library Resources. Anytime. Anywhere.
- My Account: Login or create a password using your library card number. If you have trouble, call 817-985-2136. However, please understand that no account information will be given over the phone and passwords can only be reset in person with a valid photo ID.
- Reference by Phone or Email
Questions? Call us during normal business hours or email library staff. - Account Issues
Call 817-985-2136 during normal business hours to resolve blocks on your account. - Digital Resources
morelibrary.org/databases - Pay Fees for Lost or Damaged Materials: If you owe $5.00 or more in fees, you can pay online with a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover credit or debit card. If you owe less than $5.00, please visit us in person.
- Search the Online Catalog
- Summer Reading Club
- MORe Library: Resources, databases, ebooks, and audiobooks, and programs offered by the Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, and Kennedale Libraries.
DEFAULT LOGIN:- User: lastnameandlast4digitsoflibrarycard#
- Password: firstnameandlast4digitsofphone#
Free Digital Downloads with Hoopla
Use your Kennedale Library card to access more than 500,000 free CDs, movies, comic books, eBooks, TV shows, and audiobooks with Hoopla. Cardholders can check out up to ten titles every month, and there’s a kid-safe filter available.
Instantly read as many books as you want, whenever you want, on any device. There are no registrations, limits, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly.
- Tumble Book Library: Grades K through 6 Children’s eBooks
- Tumble Math: Grades K through 6 Math eBook Database
The above links should automatically log you in, but if not, the username is kennedalelibrary and the password is libra.
Library Partnership
Arlington | Kennedale | Mansfield
A library card from any of the three consortium libraries will be honored at all the others IF the patron lives within one of the consortium cities. Any patron who has a card from Kennedale but does not live within the Kennedale city limits will be denied service from Arlington but will be allowed to use the Mansfield Public Library.
Research Links
Texas Records and Information Locator
TRAIL searches and locates information from over 180 Texas state agency web servers.
The Handbook of Texas
A multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture presented by the Texas State Historical Association.
Library of Texas
Search multiple Texas library catalogs and other knowledge collections.
Portal to Texas History
Explore unique collections from Texas libraries, museums, archives, historical societies, genealogical societies, and private family collections.
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Kelly Skiles
Children's ServicesPhone: 817-985-2136
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Laura Smith
Facility ReservationsPhone: 817-985-2136
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Lucy Shonkweiler
CirculationPhone: 817-985-2136
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Library
Physical Address
316 W Third Street
Kennedale, TX 76060
Phone: 817-985-2136Fax: 817-483-0660
Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday and Monday
Closed
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Because the Kennedale Public Library believes that libraries serve everyone, we are proud to offer sensory inclusive facilities and programs through a partnership with KultureCity, which feature:
- sensory bags equipped with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and non-verbal cue cards
- weighted lap pads available for any guest who feels overwhelmed
- dedicated quiet spaces for anyone who needs a quieter and more secure environment
- staff trained in recognizing guests with sensory needs and responding to a sensory overload situation.
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Proud Recipient of the 2016 Achievement of Library Excellence Award (PDF) from TMLDA
The Kennedale Public library is proud to be a place where residents can find information, participate in programs, discuss varying viewpoints, and share original ideas.
We offer literacy development for all ages, free internet access (via desktop or WiFi on your own device), community bulletin boards, and inter-library loan service. We also have copier, printer, fax, and digital disc renewal services for a fee.
The library actively supports local educational, civic-minded, and cultural activities. Our staff is dedicated to developing programs that meet the identified needs of the community.