Ella Mae Shamblee Branch

Directions

The Ella Mae Shamblee Branch is located at 1062 Evans Avenue, next to the Evans Plaza, at the intersection of Rosedale and Evans avenue.  EMS is located on Bus Route: 4

Vital Statistics

• Opened May 30, 2008; Dedication ceremony June 13, 2008
• Located in Council District 8 
• 13,445 square feet
• Fiscal Year 2012 circulation: 130,071

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

• Storytime
• Plugged In! Gaming 
• Community meeting room and conference room available for rental.  Call 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.