Family Storytime

Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! We'll listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun.

West Waco Children's Area, West Waco

Smores and More! Campfire Storytime

The whole family will have a tasty time at Mr. James' special campfire storytime! We'll have guitar music, puppets and boogieing around an indoor artificial campfire. Even though the fire isn't real, the smores will be! Families who bring pillows and blankets can make s......More

The whole family will have a tasty time at Mr. James' special campfire storytime! We'll have guitar music, puppets and boogieing around an indoor artificial campfire. Even though the fire isn't real, the smores will be! Families who bring pillows and blankets can make sheet forts in the kids' area where you can read together under twinkle lights.

South Waco Meeting Room, South Waco

Keep Waco Beautiful Clean Up Day

We're excited to be an official hosting site for Keep Waco Beautiful's Clean Up Day. Volunteers can stop in to pick up supplies for cleaning up the neighborhoods around the library. We'll have snacks and water, so join us in helping to keep South Waco beautiful! Come ba......More

We're excited to be an official hosting site for Keep Waco Beautiful's Clean Up Day. Volunteers can stop in to pick up supplies for cleaning up the neighborhoods around the library. We'll have snacks and water, so join us in helping to keep South Waco beautiful! Come back in the afternoon to help us plant our Community Garden!

South Waco Meeting Room, South Waco

Touch a Truck!

Join us in the parking lot for an up-close encounter with some of the unique vehicles our City of Waco departments use! We'll have a street sweeper and a steam roller from Public Works, the Transit trolley, and a Solid Waste truck. Vehicle operators will be on hand to a......More

Join us in the parking lot for an up-close encounter with some of the unique vehicles our City of Waco departments use! We'll have a street sweeper and a steam roller from Public Works, the Transit trolley, and a Solid Waste truck. Vehicle operators will be on hand to answer all your questions about how their vehicles work. We'll have truck toys to play with in the courtyard and coloring pages that become wearable hats that represent our truck operators. Ample parking will be available across the street courtesy of our friends at Community Bank & Trust.

Central Library

Community Garden: Planting Party

Come help plant our first community garden! We have three large raised beds and one small raised bed to fill with seeds and small plants. Mimi Quintero from McLennan County Master Gardeners will show how to set up water-smart ollas within the garden. This event is for ......More

Come help plant our first community garden! We have three large raised beds and one small raised bed to fill with seeds and small plants. Mimi Quintero from McLennan County Master Gardeners will show how to set up water-smart ollas within the garden. This event is for the whole family as even the littlest helpers are welcome to come get messy!Snacks and water will be provided.

Outdoor Space, South Waco

Goat Yoga for Kids with Twin Flame Acres

Twin Flame Acres are bringing some of their adorable baby goats to this special yoga class. All participants will have an up-close interactions with the frisky little ones as they frolic around the room, crawl underneath us in downward facing dog pose, or jump in our la......More

Twin Flame Acres are bringing some of their adorable baby goats to this special yoga class. All participants will have an up-close interactions with the frisky little ones as they frolic around the room, crawl underneath us in downward facing dog pose, or jump in our laps in butterfly pose! Come play with the goats and listen to their sweet voices. Following the class, the kids can enjoy a refreshing yogurt.

West Waco Children's Area, West Waco

Computer Assistance by Heart of Texas Goodwill

Stop by Central Library to get free one-on-one computer help from the professionals from the Heart of Texas Goodwill. This is a great opportunity to tackle that computer task that has been a little tough to do on your own.

Central Library

STEAM Storytime

We'll take all the STEAM components - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math - and add exciting stories to give your little one a great head start in learning critical thinking skills. Preschool kids (ages 3-6) will learn a little bit about STEAM and have so mu......More

We'll take all the STEAM components - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math - and add exciting stories to give your little one a great head start in learning critical thinking skills. Preschool kids (ages 3-6) will learn a little bit about STEAM and have so much fun they'll want to keep learning!

East Waco Meeting Room, East Waco

Play with Waco PD

Our friend Detective Hawkins from Waco PD will be stopping by every week for snacks, video games, board games, and fun. Teens & tweens ages 11 - 17 can take a shot at besting Waco's Finest at a variety of games and challenges!

East Waco Meeting Room, East Waco

Field Trip to the Earle Harrison House and Pape Gardens, CTGS meeting

The Central Texas Genealogical Society is meeting at the Earle Harrison House and Pape Gardens!Step back in time during a guided tour at the Earle Harrison House and Pape Gardens. These families were influential in the early years of McLennan County's history. We will l......More

The Central Texas Genealogical Society is meeting at the Earle Harrison House and Pape Gardens!Step back in time during a guided tour at the Earle Harrison House and Pape Gardens. These families were influential in the early years of McLennan County's history. We will learn how this two-story Greek Revival house was moved from its original location to where it sits now. The house has been furnished with items from the time period, including some items that belonged to the Harrison family. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the past and uncover the stories that shaped our community! Earle Harrison House & Pape Gardens 1901 N. 5th St. Waco, Texas

Off-Site

Kids Minecraft & Roblox Club

Minecraft or Roblox? You don’t have to choose at this club! Join us to play one of these great online games. Space is limited so be sure to register online.

West Waco Children's Area, West Waco

Computer Assistance by Heart of Texas Goodwill

Stop by East Waco Library to get free one-on-one computer help from the professionals from the Heart of Texas Goodwill. This is a great opportunity to tackle that computer task that has been a little tough to do on your own.

East Waco

Special Bilingual Move&Play Storytime!

Little people, ages 3-6, need to move and play. This storytime will have books (of course!) but the focus is on being active, making music, and exploring our world.Our friend Ms. Mimi is back for another special Bilingual Storytime! We will read a book in both English ......More

Little people, ages 3-6, need to move and play. This storytime will have books (of course!) but the focus is on being active, making music, and exploring our world.Our friend Ms. Mimi is back for another special Bilingual Storytime! We will read a book in both English and Spanish, sing Spanish songs, and learn Spanish vocabulary words.

South Waco Meeting Room, South Waco

Free One-on-One Job Skills Training

Our friends from the Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be here to free give specialized help for job seekers. Bring your questions about applications, interviews, and more. Get the help you need to find a job you'll love!

East Waco

Preschool Storytime

Kids ages 3-6 get to build listening and communication skills while they have FUN, learn about other cultures, and grow their imaginations. Come hear great stories and take home a craft!

West Waco Children's Area, West Waco

Let's Learn Microsoft Excel

First, we taught you how to use Microsoft Word like a pro. Now we're teaching you the basics of Microsoft Excel - the industry-leading spreadsheet software program! Come learn how to create and save spreadsheets, manipulate cells, and insert tables. Space is limited, so......More

First, we taught you how to use Microsoft Word like a pro. Now we're teaching you the basics of Microsoft Excel - the industry-leading spreadsheet software program! Come learn how to create and save spreadsheets, manipulate cells, and insert tables. Space is limited, so get there early to get your admission ticket.

East Waco Meeting Room, East Waco

Baby Time

This special storytime is for our youngest visitors, ages 0 to 12 months. Books, songs, rhymes, and even sign language are building blocks for early literacy. Bring your baby to the Children's department play area, join the circle, and let's build strong readers togethe......More

This special storytime is for our youngest visitors, ages 0 to 12 months. Books, songs, rhymes, and even sign language are building blocks for early literacy. Bring your baby to the Children's department play area, join the circle, and let's build strong readers together. If your baby is having fun, you're welcome to stay into Toddler Time!

Central Children's Area, Central Library

Let's Draw - The Alico Building!

We're joining the City of Waco in celebrating their 175th birthday for this month's Let's Draw as we tackle the historic Alico Building! We'll break out the rulers during class as we learn two-point perspective and how to draw an urban landscape. We'll also be discussin......More

We're joining the City of Waco in celebrating their 175th birthday for this month's Let's Draw as we tackle the historic Alico Building! We'll break out the rulers during class as we learn two-point perspective and how to draw an urban landscape. We'll also be discussing the Alico's fascinating history.

South Waco Meeting Room, South Waco

Family Storytime

Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! We'll listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun.

West Waco Children's Area, West Waco

Kids Book Club - Percy Jackson and the Olympians

"If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself." Big fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books are invited to a rotating round table discussion about their favorite series. After the discussion, you'll make your own camp necklace using string an......More

"If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself." Big fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books are invited to a rotating round table discussion about their favorite series. After the discussion, you'll make your own camp necklace using string and a variety of beads.

Central Meeting Room, Central Library

Kids Minecraft & Roblox Club

Minecraft or Roblox? You don’t have to choose at this club! Join us to play one of these great online games. Space is limited so be sure to register online.

West Waco Children's Area, West Waco

Texas Rangers: Legendary Lawmen

Founded over 200 years ago in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin, the Texas Rangers have had a role in every part of Texas history. From the early frontier years to the lawless oil boomtowns and motorized bandits of the 1920s to the cutting-edge technology and techniques of the ......More

Founded over 200 years ago in 1823 by Stephen F. Austin, the Texas Rangers have had a role in every part of Texas history. From the early frontier years to the lawless oil boomtowns and motorized bandits of the 1920s to the cutting-edge technology and techniques of the modern investigators, the Rangers have many stories to tell. Audrey Ladd, Education Programs Manager of the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, will be presenting on the transition of the Texas Rangers from frontier fighters into the well-respected law enforcement officers they are today. The presentation will combine the cases, legends, and evolving technology that shaped the Rangers over two centuries.This event is part of a year-long citywide celebration of Waco's 175th birthday.

Central Meeting Room

The Problem Solvers Guild Meeting: Robot Challenge

Last month's Problem Solvers Guild Meeting went into space. This month, we're traveling to the future to play with Keva robots! After observing the robots and noting their movements, you'll either build a track or a tool to help direct the little bot from one side of th......More

Last month's Problem Solvers Guild Meeting went into space. This month, we're traveling to the future to play with Keva robots! After observing the robots and noting their movements, you'll either build a track or a tool to help direct the little bot from one side of the room to the other. Make sure to get your monthly badge after the program!

Central Meeting Room, Central Library