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Main Phone Number
(817) 514-5855
Children's Department
(817) 514-5866
Circulation Desk
(817) 514-5864
Reference Desk
(817) 514-5865
Fax Number
(817) 581-3910
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Watauga Public Library
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7109 Whitley Road
Watauga, Texas 76148
(817) 514-5855
Library Director:
Lana Ewell
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The
Watauga Public Library opened its doors to the public
for the first time in October 1983. The library, which
was located in the Municipal Complex, was approximately
676 square feet in size and started with a book
collection of 1,826. On September 24, 1990, the library
moved into a new 15,000 square foot facility located
north of the Municipal Complex.
The expansion completed in 2007 brings
the library to a total of 20,413
square feet. The additional shelving space allows
for further growth of the collection to meet the needs
of the public. There are two large and four small
study rooms and a meeting room to provide quiet areas
for study or meetings. A feature of the library is a
woodland mural painted by nationally known local
muralist and children’s book illustrator Liz Bonham.
At the
present time the library houses over 84,839 items and
subscribes to over 160 magazines and newspapers. The
number of materials circulated last year was 477,618
and 199,686 people used the library.
The Watauga Public Library is committed
to enriching the community through full
access to informational, educational,
cultural, recreational, and lifelong
learning materials in a variety of
formats. The Library anticipates
and responds to the library needs of the
community and offers a variety of
programs and services in a professional,
efficient, caring, and friendly manner.
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New Online Survey Available: |
More than 15 million people have
received GED certification, since the
programs beginning in 1942. Originally
designed for World War II veterans, the
tests have become a valuable educational
alternative for adults seeking
additional scholastic options. The
Watauga Public Library would like to
offer GED programs and is seeking input
as to whether this type of class would
do well in our community.
Click here
for the Online GED Survey to offer
feedback on information on this program.
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In addition to
regular weekly programs, the
Watauga Public Library also
hosts, participates, and
presents a wide variety of
cultural, educational, and
family-friendly programs.
Highlighting both local and
national artists and performers,
the Library has many different
entertaining programs for all
ages.
Notice: The
Watauga Public Library will be closed
Saturday, Sept. 4-Monday, Sept. 6, 2010
in observance of Labor Day. The Library
will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 with
normal business hours.
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September is National Library
Card Sign-up Month! |
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This FREE service is available
to all residents with
verification of address. In
addition, the Watauga Public
Library will reward everyone-
adult or child- who signs up for
a first time Library card with a
free refrigerator magnet and
bookmark, plus the opportunity
to register for a prize drawing
held at the end of month! |
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Get Your
Watauga Public Library Card
Today! |
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Lecture Series- Nigeria: Sept. 2, 2010
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Henrietta and Emmanuel Egenti will talk
about his home country of Nigeria. Presented
by the Watauga Sertoma Club and the Watauga
Friends of the Library |
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Perennial Plant Exchange: Sept. 25,
2010 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
A come and go event where you can exchange
your bulbs, rhizomes, or other perennials.
Will need to clean soil from plants and trim
foliage and bring your own containers.
Will meet on south side of Library, or in
the Library Meeting Room, if it rains. |
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New Meeting Group! Mystery Mash-up
Book Club- Begins Sept. 18
Will meet the first and third Saturday of
every month from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Read, bring,
and discuss your favorite mystery! |
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New Adult Class! Introduction to Word-
Begins Sept. 14- Ends Oct. 5
Will meet on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Is
for those without experience with Word, but
who have a basic understanding of computers.
Must attend all four session to receive
certificate. |
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Laubach Way to English Tutor
Training Class: (Will be held at the Travis
Avenue Baptist Church)- Free training
and teaching materials for ESL tutors
through the Dollar General Literacy
Foundation and Libraries for Literacy.
Sessions will be held on: Sept 24,
(6:00-9:00 p.m.) and on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2
(9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) Please call the
Reference Desk at (817)514-5865 to register
or for more information. |
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Weekly Youth and Adult Events |
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