Programs
Books on Wheels
Volunteers make visits to homebound people delivering library materials. If you know someone who enjoys reading but is homebound please call the library. A volunteer will make a home visit and start them on the program.
Class Visits
The library encourages teachers to bring their classes to the library to learn about the services and resources the library has to offer them. If you would like to bring a class to the library please call ahead to schedule a time.
Chess for Kids
Learn and play chess on Thursday nights from 6-7:30. Kids in elementary school and up are welcome. No sign up required.
Computer Classes
Computer Classes are offered to the public covering basic computer skills, word processing skills, and Internet and email skills. These classes are by registration only and are free to the public from September through April. Classes not available during the summer months. Please call the library for more details
Ennis Historic Archive, Project 1999-2007
The library is coordinating a project to collect and preserve the history of the City of Ennis. Volunteers are needed for the program to collect, index, and preserve the written history and photographs of Ennis. The goal is to prepare an in-depth history of Ennis for the 135th anniversary of the establishment of the City.
GED Classes (sponsored by Navarro College)
Navarro College is not able to offer GED classes at the Ennis Public Library. Please call the Navarro College Adult Education Department at 903-875-7464 or visit their website for information about other locations in Ellis County that may have classes.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial gifts make lasting tributes. The family of the person remembered will receive immediate notification of your contribution, and a memorial plate will be placed in the book added to the library collection. The Friends of the Library have established an endowment fund to supplement the growth of the library resources. Donations and bequests are always gratefully received.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loan enables you to borrow materials not available at the Ennis Public Library. Anyone with an Ennis Public Library Card with no fines on their account may use this service. For more information, please go to the Interlibrary Loan page.
Sign Language Class
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:15-5:00. Classes are free and open to all ages. No sign up required.
Summer Reading Program
During the months of June and July a summer reading program is sponsored by the library. These months children may read books, attend programs, and receive awards and prizes for their reading efforts. The Ennis Rotary Club, The Friends of the Library, the Texas State Library, and the Ennis Public Library sponsor the program.
Story Time
From August through May, the Ennis Public Library offers a story time for pre-school children, ages 3 to 5, Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM for about 30 minutes. The program includes songs, finger plays, stories and a whole lot of fun. Then at 10:30 AM we have a 15 minute program for children ages 2 and below. Day Care Centers are encouraged to schedule a story time for their children on Monday or Tuesday mornings.
During June and July, as part of the Summer Reading Program, the Ennis Public Library offers special summer story time programs. Summer story time programs begin at 10 am on Wednesdays and last for 1 hour. These programs will include performances by professional storytellers, musicians, puppeteers and more.
Teacher's Collections
Often a teacher's classroom resources are limited when it comes to children's free time reading enrichment. The Ennis Public Library will check out a collection of up to 32 books for six weeks to a teacher for use in the classroom. Home teachers may also check out class collections. The teachers select the books themselves. A teacher's library card is used for this service.
Texas Rehabilitation Commission Intakes
To visit with the representative, an appointment must be made through the TRC in Corsicana. Visit their website at www.traconline.org/counseling/trc.htm
TexShare Card
The TexShare card program is a reciprocal borrowing program. It is designed to allow the registered users of participating institutions to directly borrow materials from the libraries of other participating institutions. Registered users must obtain a TexShare Card from their home institution before they are able to check out materials from other participating institutions. Please call us at 972-875-5360 for more information.