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Youth
Services
Mother's Day Tea
The Waco-McLennan County Libraries will celebrate Mother’s
Day with a tea party during storytime. The program will begin
at 10:30 a.m. The schedule is as follows:
Summer Showcase
Weekly Guest Performers at all 4 libraries!
Puppets * Plays * Music * Mad Science
* Magic * Live Animals & More!
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Tuesdays - East Waco Library, 901 Elm - 9:30
and 10:30
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Wednesdays - Hoover Library, 1428 Wooded Acres
- 10:30 and 1:30
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Thursdays - Central Library, 1717 Austin -
10:30 and 1:30
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Fridays - South Waco Library, 2737 S. 18th
(New Location) - 10:30 and 1:30
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Ages 12 and Under Signup
May 31 through June 30
Read your favorite magazine or book series, or listen
to an audiobook this summer and earn a Back Pack and ticket to the
Ringling Bros. Circus! Read at home, on vacation, in the car, etc!
PreReaders participate by listening to stories.
Complete your goal and receive prizes July 14 - August 11
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Angel Paws "Reading Buddies"
Central Library
Monday, June 2 and 9 starting at 6:30 pm
Wednesdays, June 4 - July 30
from 10:30 - Noon
Read to one of our special animal-assistance therapy
dogs and make a four-legged, furry friend! This is a great self-esteem
booster for reluctant readers and an extra treat for dog-lovers!
Reading skills improve when kids read to dogs and
learning while having fun is what makes the program successful.
Children are more willing to read to dogs because kids who stumble
over new words know their furry friends won't make fun of them!
These trained therapy dogs and handlers are from
Angel Paws, an animal-assisted service organization. The dogs
must be mild mannered, know basic obedience commands, and enjoy
meeting new people.
Call 750-5942 for more information or to schedule
a 20-minute session with your READING BUDDY.
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Kids' Book Discussion Club
Mondays, June 16 - July 21
Central Library
6 - 7:30
Readers in 1st through 3rd grades can explore a
different book, with related discussion, craft and other activities,
each week.
Space is limited so pre-register at 750-5942 for
this six-week commitment.
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Summer Splash Day
Tuesday, June 10
Enter Noon - 4 pm
Waco Water Park, 900 Lakeshore Dr.
Free Admission with YOUR Library Card!
Each person must have their own card. Avoid the
rush! Bring a valid photo ID and recent proof of address to the
Library to get a card for your child. Call 750-5943 for details.
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Man's Best Friend
Saturday, June 14 2-4 @ Central
The summer One Book, One Waco selections are books
by John Grogan about his dog Marley. These include 2 children's
titles.
PetSmart trainer Tim Molina and his dog Daisy demonstrate
tips for a happy family dog.
View and enjoy photos and stories at our "Library
Goes to the Dogs" Photo Exhibit.
Find other "Top Dogs" to read about this summer
in our PAW PALS Kids' Booklist.
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Toddler Time
A Special Storytime
for 12 - 36 Months
Central Library, 1717 Austin
Wednesdays at 9:45 & 10:30
No Program on May 7
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Preschool
Storytime
Ages 3-6
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East Waco Library, 901 Elm - Tuesdays at
10:30
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Hoover Library, 1428 Wooded Acres - Wednesdays
at 10:30
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Central Library, 1717 Austin - Thursdays at
10:30
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South Waco Library will be moving from 2815
Speight to their new location, 2737 S. 18th, this winter.
Their Storytime is Fridays at 10:30. Please phone 750-5942
to confirm their availability for activities.
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A parent or legal guardian must sign a child's application
and present a valid photo ID and recent proof of address.
Free
Card
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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