ELLIS — The Ellis Public Library this week announced it was awarded a grant for $4,935 through the Heartland Community Foundation-Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund. This grant will go to the purchase of Tetrix starter kits for advanced robotics for projects within the new EPL Maker Space Program.

“This will expand a collaborative robotics effort with Ellis County Extension.” said Ellis Public Library Executive Director, Steve Arthur, “By doing so, EPL and Ellis County Extension will have the capability to bring robotics to more children in Ellis, as well as to offer the same programs outside of the community of Ellis.”

The EPL Maker Space program has numerous projects at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. There are projects involving sewing, soap making, hover crafts, little bits, coding, and more. The Ellis Public Library Board of Directors thanked the grant committee for selecting the program and providing patrons with the opportunity to provide this expanded service and STEM programing.