Wednesday, February 20, 2019
The Texas Collection presents "On Changing Tides: Doris Miller, Pearl Harbor and the Civil Rights Movement" featuring Dr. T. Michael Parrish of the Baylor University Department of History.
A native Wacoan, Miller served as a messman in the United States Navy and earned the Navy Cross for bravery due to his actions during the December 7, 1941 battle. Miller would go on to become the face of a recruiting drive and the nascent Civil Rights Movement. He died when his new ship, the Liscome Bay, was torpedoed by the Japanese in 1943.
Dr. Parrish's lecture will explore Miller's life and legacy. His talk will be based on his book, Doris Miller, Pearl Harbor and the Birth of the Civil Rights Movement.
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served, and Dr. Parrish will be available to sign copies of his book after the lecture. The Baylor Bookstore will be on-hand to sell copies of the book as well.
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Bring your lunch and join the McLennan County Master Gardeners in exploring the truths about Genetically Modified Oorganisms (GMOs). This will be an informative talk you won’t want to miss by State Cropping System Specialist Ronnie Schnell PhD.
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It’s that time of the year again!
Here’s the schedule for tax help at the libraries:
Wed Feb 20 at EWL, 10:00-2:00
Wed Feb 27 at SWL, 10:00-2:00
Fri Mar 22 at CEN, 10:00-2:00
Wed Mar 27 at WWL, 10:00-2:00
*Please bring Social Security cards for everyone listed on the tax form, a valid photo ID, last year's tax return (if applicable), and your 2019 tax documents.
Additional help will be available at University High School, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-8 pm.
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Develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, writing, singing and playing…simple activities that you and your child will love! Kids ages 3-6 are working on the skills they need before they read on their own, and we can help them get there!
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Kids ages 1-2 can join the fun with rhymes, stories, music, movement games and more! Toddler Time is a great way to increase language development and other pre-literacy skills for your busy toddler.
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We are welcoming our friends from Texas A&M Agrilife for this 8 week program that helps you bring the gym home, regardless of your mobility. Gentle chair-based exercises are a great way to fit more physical activity into your daily life. No athletic ability necessary--just come as you are!
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Homework flies by when you work together! Have an after-school snack and bring your work. We'll have laptops if you need them and a comfy space to work.
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Thursday, February 21, 2019
This six-week workshop developed by Stanford University will help you manage Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or help care for a loved one with diabetes. Learn about the disease and how to set and reach healthy goals. Pre-register with the Area Agency on Aging by calling 254-292-1857 or email aaainfo@hot.cog.tx.us. *This workshop does not require a doctor’s order or replace any of your existing programs or treatments.
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If Anime is your passion, bring it to the Library! Show us your Tumblr! We'll talk Japanese culture and talk about your favorite Anime and manga. Nothing is stronger than your brain on manga, so join us for fun and learning.
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When you come to the library as a family, everyone wins. Join us in the evening when the work day and school day end. We'll have stories, songs and visits from our favorite puppets! Be sure to check out some books to take the library home with you!
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Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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2nd Annual Chili Cookoff hosted by Jeffrey Place Healthcare Center - Bring a crockpot of your favorite homemade chili! Judges will award 1st Place - $100 Gift Card, 2nd Place - $75 Gift Card and Third Place - $50 Gift Card. No registration required. Questions - Call 254.772.9480 and ask for Maci or Joanie.
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Friday, February 22, 2019
Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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Saturday, February 23, 2019
Kids love Minecraft! If you've got Minecrafters in your house, bring them to the Library to play and explore the realm. Beginners are welcome or join us to show off your skills!
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Explore the field of engineering at the Mayborn! We have collaborated with Baylor professors and other community partners including Boeing, Girl Scouts, and Harmony schools for an afternoon full of engineering challenges and hands-on activities.
Stay for a special screening of Dream Big in the SBC Theater at 4:00 pm. Narrated by Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges, Dream Big: Engineering Our World is a first of its kind film for IMAX® and giant screen theaters that will transform how we think about engineering. From the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest buildings, to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, sustainable cities, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.
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Do you know Roblox? If you love this online game, join us work on creativity and problem solving by creating games for others. Space is limited, so be sure to register online to save your spot.
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Monday, February 25, 2019
Kids ages 2-4 have so much fun with stories, songs, movement and puppets! Build literacy skills through repetition, rhymes and pictures. Take home a fun craft, too!
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Join us every Monday for a yoga practice at your favorite place--the Library! Beginners are welcome. Just bring your mat, a towel and a bottle of water.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Sometimes lap time is the best time! Rhymes, songs, movement and more will get you and your baby playing together. Learn baby sign language to build early communication skills, too! A lifetime of library love starts as early as possible.
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Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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Use your imagination to create something great with LEGOs! We bring the LEGOs, you bring the ideas! Sometimes we will have a project to work on together and sometimes you can just let your building and imagination skills go WILD!
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We're setting up a special time for our adult visitors with special needs. We'll stories, crafts and some life skills lessons. We'll have everything you need to have a great time.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
We are welcoming our friends from Texas A&M Agrilife for this 8 week program that helps you bring the gym home, regardless of your mobility. Gentle chair-based exercises are a great way to fit more physical activity into your daily life. No athletic ability necessary--just come as you are!
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Kids ages 1-2 can join the fun with rhymes, stories, music, movement games and more! Toddler Time is a great way to increase language development and other pre-literacy skills for your busy toddler.
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Develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, writing, singing and playing…simple activities that you and your child will love! Kids ages 3-6 are working on the skills they need before they read on their own, and we can help them get there!
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It’s that time of the year again!
Here’s the schedule for tax help at the libraries:
Wed Feb 20 at EWL, 10:00-2:00
Wed Feb 27 at SWL, 10:00-2:00
Fri Mar 22 at CEN, 10:00-2:00
Wed Mar 27 at WWL, 10:00-2:00
*Please bring Social Security cards for everyone listed on the tax form, a valid photo ID, last year's tax return (if applicable), and your 2019 tax documents.
Additional help will be available at University High School, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-8 pm.
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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This six-week workshop developed by Stanford University will help you manage Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or help care for a loved one with diabetes. Learn about the disease and how to set and reach healthy goals. Pre-register with the Area Agency on Aging by calling 254-292-1857 or email aaainfo@hot.cog.tx.us. *This workshop does not require a doctor’s order or replace any of your existing programs or treatments.
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When you come to the library as a family, everyone wins. Join us in the evening when the work day and school day end. We'll have stories, songs and visits from our favorite puppets! Be sure to check out some books to take the library home with you!
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Beauty and the Beast
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney'sBeauty and the Beast, an international sensation that played a remarkable 13-year run on Broadway and has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Dates / Times:
Thursday, Feb 28th @ 9:15am
Thursday, Feb 28th @ 12:30pm
Friday, Mar 1st @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Mar 2nd @ 2:30pm
Saturday, Mar 2nd @ 7:00pm
Sunday, Mar 3rd @ 2:30pm
School Days Performance
Tickets go on sale Thursday December 20, 2018 at 10:00am
Ticket Prices:
* Prices may vary by performance.
$10.00: Standard Ticket Price
$8.00: Child Ticket Price
(Max Child Age: 5)
$8.00: Group Ticket Price
(Ticket Minimum: 10)
$8.00: Senior Ticket Price
(Min Senior Age: 52)
$8.00: Military Ticket Price
$12.00: At Door Price
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Saturday, March 2, 2019
Bring your family to celebrate Seuss! March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, so we are ready to party. Help us find Thing 1 and Thing 2, celebrate his books, his life and make some awesome Seuss-y crafts and a Cat in the Hat snack!
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Use your imagination to create something great with LEGOs! We bring the LEGOs, you bring the ideas! Sometimes we will have a project to work on together and sometimes you can just let your building and imagination skills go WILD!
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Bring your family to celebrate Seuss! March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, so we are ready to party. Help us find Thing 1 and Thing 2, celebrate his books, his life and make some awesome Seuss-y crafts and a Cat in the Hat snack!
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Monday, March 4, 2019
Kids ages 2-4 have so much fun with stories, songs, movement and puppets! Build literacy skills through repetition, rhymes and pictures. Take home a fun craft, too!
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Join us every Monday for a yoga practice at your favorite place--the Library! Beginners are welcome. Just bring your mat, a towel and a bottle of water.
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If you love Minecraft, this is a weekly chance to join us and explore the Library's realm. Space is limited, so save your spot!
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Do you love games? We do too! We've got a Nintendo Switch and other games that you can play every Monday. Take a break with us and work your thumbs.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Falling is a concern for our senior visitors. In this 8 week course, learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, and make changes to reduce fall risks and increase strength and balance. Our friends from the Area Agency on Aging are once again bringing their expertise to the library, and you don't want to miss it!
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Use your imagination to create something great with LEGOs! We bring the LEGOs, you bring the ideas! Sometimes we will have a project to work on together and sometimes you can just let your building and imagination skills go WILD!
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Sometimes lap time is the best time! Rhymes, songs, movement and more will get you and your baby playing together. Learn baby sign language to build early communication skills, too! A lifetime of library love starts as early as possible.
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Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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Kids ages 1-2 can join the fun with rhymes, stories, music, movement games and more! Toddler Time is a great way to increase language development and other pre-literacy skills for your busy toddler.
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We are welcoming our friends from Texas A&M Agrilife for this 8 week program that helps you bring the gym home, regardless of your mobility. Gentle chair-based exercises are a great way to fit more physical activity into your daily life. No athletic ability necessary--just come as you are!
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It's Teen Tech Week, so celebrate with us. Use Makey-Makey kits and laptops with everyday items to create controllers for Flash games. Try your hand at Scratch coding to program your own game to control.
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Thursday, March 7, 2019
This six-week workshop developed by Stanford University will help you manage Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or help care for a loved one with diabetes. Learn about the disease and how to set and reach healthy goals. Pre-register with the Area Agency on Aging by calling 254-292-1857 or email aaainfo@hot.cog.tx.us. *This workshop does not require a doctor’s order or replace any of your existing programs or treatments.
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This six-week workshop developed by Stanford University will help you manage Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or help care for a loved one with diabetes. Learn about the disease and how to set and reach healthy goals. Pre-register with the Area Agency on Aging by calling 254-292-1857 or email aaainfo@hot.cog.tx.us. *This workshop does not require a doctor’s order or replace any of your existing programs or treatments.
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Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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Come learn how to express yourself with paint! We will learn painting techniques buy painting a new picture every month. All materials are provided and what you produce in class you get to take home! This program is for ages 11-17. Please register as space and materials are limited.
This month we will paint this painting.
http://kidpad.org/wp-content/uploads/add-color-to-your-home-with-15-beautiful-canvas-painting-ideas-how-to-paint-a-galaxy.jpg
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When you come to the library as a family, everyone wins. Join us in the evening when the work day and school day end. We'll have stories, songs and visits from our favorite puppets! Be sure to check out some books to take the library home with you!
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Friday, March 8, 2019
Anime is cool. Candy sushi is cool. You're cool. Join us after the library is closed to watch anime and make candy sushi. Just bring your cool. Remember you must be at least 13 to attend this after hours event.
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Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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Saturday, March 9, 2019
Please join us at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday, March 9th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our annual Spring Break Round Up. Bring your family down to meet Texas Ranger reenactors and even see a real Texas Ranger. Activities are included with regular museum admission. Please see our website for more details.
Museum Number: 254-750-8631
Museum Email: info@texasranger.org
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Help usher in springtime by making a ladybug fridge magnet from soda can tabs! These cute creations are not only fun to make and handy for your home, but they also promote creativity through recycling. This activity is free with general admission.
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Kick off your Spring Break by visiting the Library escape room! Solve clues as a team with friends and meet challenges so you can make a break for it!
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We'll have everything you need to make simple sculptures using polymer clay. Learn the basics of working with polymer clay and make an animal-inspired sculpture and decorate them to use as a figurine, pendant or pin.
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Monday, March 11, 2019
Do you love games? We do too! We've got a Nintendo Switch and other games that you can play every Monday. Take a break with us and work your thumbs.
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We have two weeks packed with fun! Join us for daily hands-on activities in the Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village. Check out our website for additional information.
Activities and events are included in the price of admission. Baylor University students and museum members receive free admission. Activities are subject to change in the event of inclement weather.
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If you love Minecraft, this is a weekly chance to join us and explore the Library's realm. Space is limited, so save your spot!
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Kids ages 2-4 have so much fun with stories, songs, movement and puppets! Build literacy skills through repetition, rhymes and pictures. Take home a fun craft, too!
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Teens (ages 13-17) can get their First Aid, CPR & AED Certification in their favorite place--the Library! Bring $5 for your American Heart Association ID card and a sack lunch to eat during the lunch break. The training ends at 3:30 PM, and students will leave more prepared for babysitting and other part time jobs.
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Join us every Monday for a yoga practice at your favorite place--the Library! Beginners are welcome. Just bring your mat, a towel and a bottle of water.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Use your imagination to create something great with LEGOs! We bring the LEGOs, you bring the ideas! Sometimes we will have a project to work on together and sometimes you can just let your building and imagination skills go WILD!
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Spring Break is time for Library on the Go! We're taking our storytime show on the road and you're invited. Join us at the Waco Regional Airport (7909 Karl May Dr, Waco, TX 76708) and the fun will take off! Learn about airport jobs, how airplanes work and make your own paper airplane. You'll hear great stories and discover a whole new Waco Library!
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Falling is a concern for our senior visitors. In this 8 week course, learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, and make changes to reduce fall risks and increase strength and balance. Our friends from the Area Agency on Aging are once again bringing their expertise to the library, and you don't want to miss it!
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Books & Brews continues with The Circle by Dave Eggers. We'll meet at Barnett's Public House (420 Franklin Ave.) to discuss the book and enjoy the atmosphere. Working for a company that connects users' online identity with a universal operating system, sounds like a dream job for Mae Holland. What begins as the captivating story of one woman's ambition and idealism soon becomes a heart-racing novel of suspense, raising questions about memory, history, privacy, democracy, and the limits of human knowledge.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Spring Break is the time for SLIME! Go for the goo! Go from station to station and make a bunch of different kinds of slime. Glow-in-the-dark, glitter and confetti slimes can be yours to take home and enjoy.
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Popcorn! Superheroes! Movies! Friends! It's a marathon of Marvel movies, so drop in and check it out. Stay for a little or stay for a while, settle in and enjoy the show.
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Spring Break is time for Library on the Go! We're taking our storytime show on the road and you're invited. Join us at the Waco Civic Theatre (1517 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710) to take a look backstage at a real theatre. Learn about acting, drama and theatre acoustics when we sing a silly song. You'll hear great stories and discover a whole new Waco Library!
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Thursday, March 14, 2019
It's time to MOVE! Kids can build a habit of moving to last a lifetime. We'll be doing yoga and aerobics and then it's time to PLAY! Games, rhythm and creativity are on the menu, so join us for some awesome fun!
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When you come to the library as a family, everyone wins. Join us in the evening when the work day and school day end. We'll have stories, songs and visits from our favorite puppets! Be sure to check out some books to take the library home with you!
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Adults need a spring break too, so take yours with us! A fun chance to make an awesome painting with step by step instructions. We'll walk you through the painting and you'll walk out with something great. Be sure to register online to save your spot.
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Friday, March 15, 2019
Angry Birds might be small inside your phone, but they're HUGE at the Library. Split into teams and build awesome towers before you knock…them…down--Angry Birds style! Work on engineering, teamwork and FUN when you're an Angry Bird bent on total destruction!
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Bring the whole family for giant fun. Walk right into a giant Candyland board and find your way through the Lollipop Woods and Peppermint Forest. Work on colors, counting and more while you have a family fun day!
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Kids ages 5 & up can learn about a different artist every month. Enjoy a cookie, color a famous work of art and check out a book while you're here!
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We've got games. Lots of games. Drop in on the last day of Spring Break to enjoy a tabletop game marathon--rain or shine. We've got Five Second Rule, Exploding Kittens and more, so unplug, drop in and join us!
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Saturday, March 16, 2019
The whole family can join us once a month for stories, songs and fun in TWO languagues! You'll learn a new word or phrase every time we meet. ¡Toda la familia puede unirse a nosotros una vez al mes para contar historias, canciones y divertirse en dos idiomas! Aprende una nueva palabra cada vez que nos encontremos.
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Yoga can be good for the body and the mind--even for our youngest library visitors! Find out how you can use your body to be a tree, a cat, an airplane and more! Join us for stretching and movement to get stronger and have fun!
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Bring the whole family for giant fun. Walk right into a giant Candyland board and find your way through the Lollipop Woods and Peppermint Forest. Work on colors, counting and more while you have a family fun day!
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Join us for a full-day, hands-on workshop co-sponsored by the Central Texas Genealogical Society to help you write your family history.
Write a bio sketch, use timelines as a tool, label your lineage, prepare your photos, cite your sources and tell your story as a book or other format.
To get the most from this hands-on workshop, please bring:
Your records for one line for four generations
(enough information to help write a bio sketch)
Pedigree Chart filled out for that line
Family Group sheets filled out for each of the four generations
A few photos or images that you would include in your book
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Sunday, March 17, 2019
Preschoolers and toddlers are invited to our monthly Block Party at Central Library! Build, play and create using our big blocks and other manipulatives. Strengthen social skills & motor skills while having FUN! Ages 6 & younger.
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Monday, March 18, 2019
Do you love games? We do too! We've got a Nintendo Switch and other games that you can play every Monday. Take a break with us and work your thumbs.
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If you love Minecraft, this is a weekly chance to join us and explore the Library's realm. Space is limited, so save your spot!
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Kids ages 2-4 have so much fun with stories, songs, movement and puppets! Build literacy skills through repetition, rhymes and pictures. Take home a fun craft, too!
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Join us every Monday for a yoga practice at your favorite place--the Library! Beginners are welcome. Just bring your mat, a towel and a bottle of water.
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Searching can be frustrating if you're not getting the results you want. If you're beyond the basics, but looking to improve, join us for this Ancestry workshop. Bring your lunch, settle in and learn how to use filters and keyword terms to get better results. We'll even talk about searching for ancestors when you don't have their names.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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Falling is a concern for our senior visitors. In this 8 week course, learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, and make changes to reduce fall risks and increase strength and balance. Our friends from the Area Agency on Aging are once again bringing their expertise to the library, and you don't want to miss it!
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Adulting 101 is just for teens! Learn time management, household skills and how to take care of yourself before you are on your own. We'll have discussion, time to set goals and tips to take with you. The road to adulthood is a little bumpy--we'll make it easier! This month, get some tips to make a budget that works for you. Learn about debt, savings and household management.
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Use your imagination to create something great with LEGOs! We bring the LEGOs, you bring the ideas! Sometimes we will have a project to work on together and sometimes you can just let your building and imagination skills go WILD!
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Sometimes lap time is the best time! Rhymes, songs, movement and more will get you and your baby playing together. Learn baby sign language to build early communication skills, too! A lifetime of library love starts as early as possible.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Kids ages 1-2 can join the fun with rhymes, stories, music, movement games and more! Toddler Time is a great way to increase language development and other pre-literacy skills for your busy toddler.
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It's time to test your shape-making skills using only toothpicks and clay. Drop by after school and we'll have everything you need to skillfully create shapes and forms. Stay for a little or stay for a while and we'll have prizes for the coolest creations.
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Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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Thursday, March 21, 2019
When you come to the library as a family, everyone wins. Join us in the evening when the work day and school day end. We'll have stories, songs and visits from our favorite puppets! Be sure to check out some books to take the library home with you!
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Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures and grow their imaginations. Hear great stories and take home a craft!
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If Anime is your passion, bring it to the Library! Show us your Tumblr! We'll talk Japanese culture and talk about your favorite Anime and manga. Nothing is stronger than your brain on manga, so join us for fun and learning.
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