FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (August 24, 2023)

Story Time for preschool children is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Children are treated to stories, fun activities, and a snack. Before leaving, your child may choose a prize from the Treasure Chest to take home.

After-School Game Time for ages 7 through 17 is held every Thursday from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Kids may play the PS5 on the large screen and for those that like board games, we have those as well.

This program is held every Thursday afternoon. Kids may play the PS5 on the large screen, and for those that like board games they can play them as well.

NEW BOOKS: “Zero Days” by Ruth Ware, “Flags on the Bayou” by James Lee Burke, “The Spectacular” by Fiona Davis “Hopefully Ever After” by Beth Wiseman, and “Steady, Calm, and Brave: 25 Buddhist Practices of Resilience and Wisdom in a Crisis” (Dewey 158) by Kimberly Brown. 

WORD OF THE WEEK: “Serendipity” (sair-un-DIP-uh-tee): luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for (noun).

A New York family became millionaires overnight through pure serendipity. The family bought a five-inch bowl for three dollars at a garage sale. It turns out the bowl was made in China’s Northern Song dynasty in the tenth century. The family later sold the bowl for over $2.2 million.

The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.gov or (972) 544-2110, Option 9.