The City of Ferris and the Ferris Public Library would like to thank all those who voted in last week’s election. Your participation is a vital part of what makes our community strong and engaged. We look forward to continuing to serve you and providing a space for community connection and learning.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout history. We’re celebrating with a special display featuring books by and about AAPI authors, artists, and historical figures. Explore inspiring stories, including works by authors like Shobha Rao, Salman Rushdie, Marie Kondo, and Kelly Yang, along with collections that delve into AAPI history and cultural practices. We invite you to discover the beauty of these diverse cultures and learn something new!
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for our fun and interactive STORY TIME. We’ll read stories, sing songs, and even have a little playtime afterward. It’s the perfect way to start your morning with your little ones (ages 2-5).
Bring your competitive spirit to GAME TIME this Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. We’ve got board games, card games, and even video game consoles ready for action.
NEW BOOKS: “The Bone Beneath My Skin” by T.J. Klune, “Witchcraft For Wayward Girls” by Grady Hendrix, “Beautiful Ugly” by Alice Feeney, and “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning & End of Suffering” (Dewey 153) by Joseph Nguyen.
BOOK BLURB: “Girls Burn Brighter” by Shobha Rao. An electrifying novel about the extraordinary bond between two girls driven apart by circumstance but relentless in their search for one another. Poornima and Savitha have three strikes against them: they are poor, they are ambitious, and they are girls. After her mother’s death, Poornima has very little kindness in her life. She is left to care for her siblings until her father can find her a suitable match. So, when Savitha enters their household, Poornima is intrigued by the joyful, independent-minded girl. Suddenly their Indian village doesn’t feel quite so claustrophobic, and Poornima begins to imagine a life beyond arranged marriage. But when a devastating act of cruelty drives Savitha away, Poornima leaves behind everything she has ever known to find her friend. Her journey takes her into the darkest corners of India’s underworld, on a harrowing cross-continental journey. Shobha Rao’s Girls Burn Brighter introduces two heroines who never lose the hope that burns within.
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.
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