Nicholas P Sims Library Lyceum

Nicholas P. Sims Library Lyceum is a private, non-profit organization based in Waxahachie, Texas. Established in 1905, it is a public library funded through a donation from Nicholas P. Sims, who left his estate to build a library for Waxahachie and Ellis County. The library occupies a building constructed on land donated by Waxahachie's first mayor, Capt. W.H. Getzendaner. The Nicholas P. Sims Library provides a wide range of library services to the residents of Waxahachie. These services include promoting reading and literacy programs, offering self-development opportunities for all ages and educational levels, and providing access to various formats of information such as books, audiobooks, videos, and computer databases. The library also specializes in genealogical research and preserving the history of Waxahachie and Ellis County. A key aspect of the Nicholas P. Sims Library's mission is to be a community resource that supports healthy families, vibrant neighborhoods, and thriving businesses. They achieve this by actively supporting educational, civic, and cultural activities within the community. The library strives to maintain a diverse collection of materials that represent the present, past, and future of Waxahachie. For inquiries or to learn more about the Nicholas P. Sims Library Lyceum, you can visit their website at simslib.org.