Ella Mae Shamblee Branch

Read more about the new Ella Mae Shamblee Branch.

Watch us grow: View construction pictures February 2007 - April 2008

Directions

• The new Ella Mae Shamblee Branch is located at 1062 Evans Avenue, next to the Evans Plaza, at the intersection of Rosedale and Evans avenue.  Take the Rosedale exit off I-35W and go 2 blocks east.
• Bus Route: 4

Vital Statistics

• Opened May 30, 2008; Dedication ceremony June 13, 2008
• Located in Council District 8 
• 12,500 square feet
• Staffing: 2 librarians, 0.5 library assistant, 2 clerks, and 1 page
• Fiscal Year 2008 circulation: 63,594
• Items in collection: 26,104 

Special Collections

• African-American Heritage Collection
• African-American Authors Fiction Collection
• Spanish Language Books, Movies, and CDs
• Coretta Scott King Award Book Collection

Special Services

• Free WiFi with your Fort Worth Public Library card
• Summer Reading Program
• Storytime--Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. (ages 3-6)
• Chess Club--Second and Fourth Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Community meeting room and conference room available for renta.  Call the branch for details.
• Adult and teen volunteer program

Location & Hours

Address:
1062 Evans Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Telephone:
817-392-5580

Hours: 

• Sun: Closed
• Mon: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Tue: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Wed: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Thu: Closed
• Fri: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.