City of Waco, TX
10/07/2025 | News release | Archived content
Library Card Sign Up & Fine Forgiveness Month a Huge Success!
Library Card Sign Up & Fine Forgiveness Month a Huge Success!
Published on October 07, 2025
September's Library Card Sign-Up Month and Fine Forgiveness Month at the Waco-McLennan County Library was a huge success, welcoming hundreds of new patrons and saving the community thousands of dollars.
Last month, we welcomed 840 new borrowers and helped our community save $15,760 through overdue, lost book, and replacement card forgiveness. More people are enjoying library services with ease!
Year-Long Fun
Join us all year long for fun programs for all ages and the latest popular reads. A Waco-McLennan County Library card gives access to:
- Books, audiobooks, and eBooks for all ages
- Digital streaming of movies, music, and TV
- Online learning tools including test prep, language learning, and career support
- Free programs and events for children, teens, and adults
- Research and genealogy resources
Signing up is free and easy. Residents can begin the application online and then bring proof of identity and residency to any of the four branches.
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Waco-McLennan County Library Locations
Central Library
1717 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
Central Library, our largest location, is located close to downtown Waco. It features a children's play area and an ample courtyard with seating and interactive instruments. The Interlibrary Loan department and administrative offices are housed at this location. (254) 750-5941
1717 Austin Avenue
Hours
Sun: 1-5 pm, M-W: 10 am - 9 pm, Th-Sa: 10 am - 6 pm
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East Waco Library
901 Elm Avenue, Waco, TX 76704
East Waco Library is a neighborhood-style branch with a separate computer room. It has ongoing displays of East Waco history, including bold window depictions of prominent African American Wacoans. (254) 750-8620
901 Elm Avenue
Hours
M-W: 10 am - 6 pm, Th: 10 am - 9 pm, F-Sa: 10 am - 6 pm
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South Waco Library
2737 S. 18th Street, Waco, TX 76706
South Waco Library is a quiet light-filled space perfect for studying and focused work periods. It has a large outdoor green space and ongoing displays that highlight the contributions of prominent Latino and Hispanic Wacoans. (254) 750-8621
2737 S. 18th Street
Hours
M: 10 am - 6 pm, Tu: 10 am - 9 pm, W-Sa: 10 am - 6 pm
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West Waco Library
5301 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, TX 76710
West Waco Library and Genealogy Center is centrally located and has dedicated rooms for genealogical and local history research, quiet reading, and children's programs. It is also the drop-off location for book donations to the Friends of the Library. (254) 745-6018
5301 Bosque Boulevard
Hours
M: 10 am - 9 pm, T-W: 10 am - 6 pm, Th: 10 am - 9 pm, F-Sa: 10 am - 6 pm
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