FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 1, 2025)

The month of May is officially “Get Caught Reading Month,” and the Ferris Public Library is inviting readers of all ages to join in the celebration by cracking open a book.

This campaign is a national literacy initiative to remind people how much fun it is to read. There’s no better time to dive into a great book and start developing positive reading habits. 

Grab your camera or smartphone and keep an eye out. When you spot a friend or family member lost in a book, snap a photo and share the moment with us on social media by tagging Ferris Public Library and using the hashtag #GetCaughtReading. 

We can’t wait to see who gets caught with a great book this month!

Saturday, May 3 is Election Day, voting will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.., here at the library. The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Registered voters residing in Ellis County can cast their ballots at any voting center within the county.

STORY TIME is hosted 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 is held each Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Children can play the PS5 on the large screen in the meeting room and board games are also available.

NEW BOOKS: “Nobody’s Fool” by Harlan Coben, “Far From Home” by Danielle Steel, “Somewhere Beyond the Sea” by T.J. Klune, “The Librarians of Lisbon: A World War II Story of Love and Espionage” by Suzanne Nelson, “Rustler Mountain” by Maisey Yates, “Lethal Prey” by John Sandford, “Martha the Cookbook” by Martha Stewart, and “Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking is the Beginning & End of Suffering” (Dewey 153) by Joseph Nguyen. 

FUN FACTS: Timeline of voting rights in America:

• February 1870: The U.S. Congress passes and the states ratify the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting African American men the right to vote.

• 1890: Wyoming becomes the first state to grant women the right to vote, followed by Colorado in 1893.

• October 23, 1915: 25,000 women marched in New York City demanding the right to vote.

• August 1920: The Nineteenth Amendment was adopted, granting women from every state the right to vote. The amendment was adopted just in time for the 1920 presidential election.

• March 29, 1961: Ratification of the 23rd amendment to the Constitution gave residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote in presidential elections.

• August 1965: President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act to outlaw states’ discriminatory voting practices, especially regarding those targeting African Americans in the South.

• July 1971: The 26th Amendment reduced the voting age in the United States from 21 to 18 years of age. The first 18-year-olds voted in the 1972 elections.

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.