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The library seeks to promote programs that will stimulate and expand the reading interests of children and adults and to coordinate this activity with other educational cultural and social groups in the community.

Library Newsletter

April 24 - 30 (pdf)

Waco McLennan County Library is proud to offer you best-selling and classic audiobooks and eBooks available 24/7.

You can browse the collection, check out with your library card, and download to PC, Mac®, and many mobile devices. To get started, you will need to install free software. For audiobooks: OverDrive® Media Console™. To read eBooks, you’ll need Adobe® Digital Editions. Titles can be enjoyed immediately or transferred to a variety of devices, including iPod®, Sony® Reader™, and many others. Some audio titles can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!

This new service, powered by OverDrive, is free with your library card. To get started downloading audiobooks, eBooks, and more, visit Overdrive Digital Media
 

Are You Learning English?

We can help you learn English or learn to speak English with an American Accent.

These Videos can help you, no matter what your native language.

Borrow them with your free library card from any of our four library locations.

Workbooks for the series are available from this webpage.

 New Library Hours of Operation:

Central Library, 1717 Austin Avenue
Mondays: 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Tuesdays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Sundays: Closed

West Waco Library and Genealogy Center, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Suite 275
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

South Waco Library, 2737 S. 18th Street
Mondays, Wednesdays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Tuesdays: 10 a.m. until 9 p.

East Waco Library, 901 Elm Avenue

Mondays: 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Tuesdays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

2011 Library Holiday Schedule (pdf)

Homework Tutors  Check at the library or on the Kid's Page for times and places.

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Science Magazine

The flagship Science Magazine site provides the full text of the journal's news stories, research reports, and commentary articles in a searchable database, enhanced by additional information, links, multimedia, and user services, as well as a database of scientific-product information. There is also science career information and much more... This database is available in the Library only. 

Valueline

The Value Line Investment Survey is one of the most widely used independent investment information services in the world. Its up-to-date, weekly issues are also a comprehensive reference that has something useful for virtually every investor. In breadth of coverage it is encyclopedic, covering some 1,700 equity issues.

To use Valueline from home, you will need to have a library card number and PIN. When you select this database, you will be prompted to enter your numbers. If you have any questions or need help, please call 750-5944 or email for assistance.

Powerspeak

This database is brand new to the Waco Library System! You can now study foreign languages FOR FREE from the Library. Languages available for study at this time include SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, MANDARIN, and ESL (English as a Second Language) for Spanish Speakers.

Powerspeak uses powerful new language learning techniques including language immersion and interaction that are only available in online learning environments. Create your account today and begin learning immediately.

To use Powerspeak, you do need to have a Library Card Number and PIN. When you select this database from our list, you will be prompted to enter your numbers. Once you do, you will have full access to the database, and will be able to create your own personal learning account. If you need help, or have questions, please call 750-5944 or email for assistance.

Join the Online Book Clubs Read books in your email. New books each week. Sample 2-3 chapters. Click Here Book Clubs