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June 9 - August 7
Weekly Guest Performers at all 4 libraries!

Plays *  Magic *  Musical Entertainers * Storytellers * Animal Acts *  & More!


Tuesdays – East Waco Library, 901 Elm – 9:30 and 10:30

Wednesdays – Hoover Library, 1428 Wooded Acres – 10:30 and 1:30

Thursdays – Central Library, 1717 Austin – 10:30 and 1:30

Fridays – South Waco Library, 2737 S. 18th – 10:30 and 1:30

 

“Deep in the Heart of Texas” Reading Club

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 June 1 – August 15
Ages 12 and Under   

Round up some great reading this summer and earn a Texas bookbag with a book of your own, treat coupons from local merchants, and a discount ticket to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame!

Sign up throughout June at one of our 4 locations and receive a reading log to track your reading time.  Read 20 hours by mid-August  and return your log to receive your prizes.
PreReaders can participate by listening to stories read to them.

Prizes Awarded July 14 – August 15.

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Summer 2009 Children’s Selection

Hank the Cowdog

“Case of the Most Ancient Bone”
By John Erickson

Hank is “Top Dog” Head of Ranch Security!
Join him & his dog friends, Beulah & Drover, as they help ranch manager high Loper protect this West Texas ranch from coyotes, monsters, and other hooligans. This series is an hilarious family read-aloud!

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Angel Paws READING BUDDIES

Central Library, 1717 Austin

Wednesday mornings and Monday evenings

Call 750-5942 to make a reservation
Read to a special animal assistance therapy dog!
This is a great self-esteem booster for reluctant readers
and an extra treat for dog-lovers!



A parent or legal guardian must sign a child's application and present a valid photo ID and recent proof of address. Library cards are needed to check out materials, pay for printing, and use the computers at the library.

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Children's Book Awards

Find out the best authors and illustrators of children's books. Click here to go to our Awards Page for the Caldecott, Newbery, Coretta Scott King, Texas Bluebonnet, and Lone Star Reading List.

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