Waco-Mclennan County Library, serving an area of 198,000 residents, has a collection of 240,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 5,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 42 employees, of whom 14 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $230,000. Patrons make 370,000 visits annually, and check out materials 690,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1717 Austin Ave, Waco Texas 76701
Telephone
254-750-5941
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Copperas Cove) Copperas Cove Public Library
(Fairfield) Fairfield Library
(Gatesville) Gatesville Public Library
(Harker Heights) Harker Heights Public Library
(Killeen) Killeen Public Library
(Whitney) Lake Whitney Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Waco area
Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art Fort Worth TX March8-9 Formerly the Dolly Johnson Antique Show, this is one of the oldest shows in Texas.
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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