BY STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager
Body
Voters across Ellis County are gearing up for the Republican and Democratic Joint Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Ellis County residents may cast their ballots at the library on Election Day, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The primary election will determine party nominees who will advance to the November general election ballot. Under Texas election law, registered voters may choose to participate in either the Republican or Democratic primary but may vote in only one party’s primary.
Sample ballots and additional polling location information are available on the Ellis County Elections website and may also be viewed at the library.
STORY TIME is hosted every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Children are treated to stories, fun activities, and a snack. This is a wonderful way to build routines, make new friends, and create special memories. Before leaving, your child may choose a prize from the Treasure Chest to take home.
NEW BOOKS: “The Librarians” by Sherry Thomas, “The Invisible Woman” by James Patterson, “An Arcane Inheritance” by Kamilah Cole, “A Box Full of Darkness” by Simone St. James, “The First Time I Saw Him” by Laura Dave, and “We Did OK, Kid” (Dewey BIO) by Anthony Hopkins.
BOOK BLURB: “The Librarians” by Sherry Thomas.
In the leafy suburbs of Austin, Texas, a small branch library welcomes the public every day of the week. But the patrons who love the helpful, unobtrusive staff and leave rave reviews on Yelp don’t always realize that their librarians are human, too.
Hazel flees halfway across the world for what she hopes will be a new beginning. Jonathan, a six-foot-four former college football player, has never fit in anywhere else. Astrid tries to forget her heartbreak by immersing herself in work, but the man who ghosted her six months ago is back, promising trouble. And Sophie, who has the most to lose, maintains a careful and respectful distance from her coworkers, but soon that won't be enough anymore.
When two patrons turn up dead after the library’s inaugural murder mystery themed game night, the librarians’ quiet routines come crashing down. Something sinister has stirred, something that threatens every single one of them. And the only way the librarians can save the library, and themselves, is to let go of their secrets, trust one another, and band together....
All in a day’s work.
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.
