FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (September 19, 2019)
The Ferris Public Library’s “Book a Librarian” program will be ending on Sept. 27. This program allows you to call the library at 972-544-3696 and reserve an hour between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to schedule that time with a library staff member to learn about Microsoft Word, Basic Excel and PowerPoint. Library staff may also assist you in creating an email account or showing you how to use Facebook. Book a Librarian sessions are free of charge, and you do not need to be a member of the library to take advantage of this service. Several courses have been held, and we have been told that the instructions by staff members helped with being comfortable using the computer.
The Ferris Police Department is accepting applications for the Citizen’s Police Academy to begin Oct. 8 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. This is a six-week course to be held each Tuesday at the Ferris Public Library. Applications are available at the Ferris Police Department 111 Ewing St. or at the library. The deadline to turn in applications to the Police Department is Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Officer Peter Santi at 972-842-2092 or email petersanti@ferristexas.gov. Seating is limited so apply early.
After-School Game Time for ages 7 through 17, is held every Tuesday, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Kids can play Wii and PS4 on the large screens, and for those that like the board games they can play them as well.
Story Time for pre-school children is on each Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Children will be treated to a story, fun activities, and have a snack. Before leaving, your child may choose a prize from the Treasure Chest.
New Books: “The Shameless” by Ace Atkins, “Temptation’s Darling” by Johanna Lindsey, “No Ocean Too Wide” (LP) by Carrie Turansky, “Hard Ride” (LP) by Elmer Kelton, “Girls Like Us” by Cristina Alger, “Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem” (Bio) by Daniel R. Day, “Beneath the Tamarind Tree: A Story of Courage, Family, and the Lost Schoolgirls of Boko Haram” (Dewey 363) by Isha Sesay, and “Alone at Dawn: Medal of Honor Recipient John Chapman and the Untold Story of the World’s Deadliest Special Operations Force” (Dewey 958) by Dan Schilling.