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May 2024

May Events – Waco, Tyler, Longview

2024-05-01T21:13:38+00:00May 1st, 2024|Categories: East Texas, Kid Activities, Waco|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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    1Preschool Story Time - WacoPreschool Story Time - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 Library
5301 Bosque Blvd,
Waco, TX 76710
Toddler Storytime at the Library - TylerToddler Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Toddler Storytime | Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 18-36 months
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
2Preschool Storytime at the Library - TylerPreschool Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Preschool Storytime | Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 3-6 years
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
3Spanish Storytime - TylerSpanish Storytime - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Tyler Public Library for a Spanish storytime featuring reading, singing, and fun! This program is geared for toddlers and preschoolers but open to all age children.
February 3 and 17 at 10:30 a.m. | Playroom (First Floor)
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
4Polar Playday - TylerPolar Playday - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Children age 0 to preschool and their parents and caregivers are invited for a playday full of winter-themed crafts, games, and snacks! 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium (First Floor)
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
Legos at the Longview LibraryLegos at the Longview LibraryTime: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Longview Public Library on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the children's department. Youth services staff will announce a new LEGO build theme for the day. Then it's up to your kids to create something original based on the theme. They have until 1:00 PM to complete their builds. Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a creative champion from three different age brackets to issue a small reward to!
Longview Public Library
222 W. Cotton St.
Longview, TX 75601
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6 7Baby Storytime at the Library - TylerBaby Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Baby Storytime | Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 0-18 months
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
8Preschool Story Time - WacoPreschool Story Time - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 Library
5301 Bosque Blvd,
Waco, TX 76710
Toddler Storytime at the Library - TylerToddler Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Toddler Storytime | Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 18-36 months
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
9Preschool Storytime at the Library - TylerPreschool Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Preschool Storytime | Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 3-6 years
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
10 11Legos at the Longview LibraryLegos at the Longview LibraryTime: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Longview Public Library on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the children's department. Youth services staff will announce a new LEGO build theme for the day. Then it's up to your kids to create something original based on the theme. They have until 1:00 PM to complete their builds. Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a creative champion from three different age brackets to issue a small reward to!
Longview Public Library
222 W. Cotton St.
Longview, TX 75601
Family Day at Tyler Museum of ArtFamily Day at Tyler Museum of ArtTime: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Looking for a family friendly adventure this weekend? Enjoy free art activities for the whole family and light refreshments. Family Day will be held every second Saturday of the month.
Tyler Museum of Art
1300 South Mahon Avenue, Tyler, TX
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13 14Baby Storytime at the Library - TylerBaby Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Baby Storytime | Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 0-18 months
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
15Preschool Story Time - WacoPreschool Story Time - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 Library
5301 Bosque Blvd,
Waco, TX 76710
Toddler Storytime at the Library - TylerToddler Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Toddler Storytime | Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 18-36 months
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
16Preschool Storytime at the Library - TylerPreschool Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Preschool Storytime | Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 3-6 years
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
Stuffie Sleepover Storytime - TylerStuffie Sleepover Storytime - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Children and parents are encouraged to wear their pajamas, and children can bring a stuffed animal or toy from home that will spend a special overnight sleepover at the Library. It's not required for your child's stuffed animal friend to spend the night, but if a stuffie is staying, please make sure it is one your child is okay with being separated from overnight.
February 16 at 10:30 a.m. | Auditorium (First Floor)
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
17Spanish Storytime - TylerSpanish Storytime - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Tyler Public Library for a Spanish storytime featuring reading, singing, and fun! This program is geared for toddlers and preschoolers but open to all age children.
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
18Legos at the Longview LibraryLegos at the Longview LibraryTime: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Longview Public Library on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the children's department. Youth services staff will announce a new LEGO build theme for the day. Then it's up to your kids to create something original based on the theme. They have until 1:00 PM to complete their builds. Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a creative champion from three different age brackets to issue a small reward to!
Longview Public Library
222 W. Cotton St.
Longview, TX 75601
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20 21Baby Storytime at the Library - TylerBaby Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Baby Storytime | Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 0-18 months
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
22Preschool Story Time - WacoPreschool Story Time - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 Library
5301 Bosque Blvd,
Waco, TX 76710
Toddler Storytime at the Library - TylerToddler Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Toddler Storytime | Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 18-36 months
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
23Preschool Storytime at the Library - TylerPreschool Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Preschool Storytime | Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 3-6 years
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
24 25Legos at the Longview LibraryLegos at the Longview LibraryTime: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Longview Public Library on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the children's department. Youth services staff will announce a new LEGO build theme for the day. Then it's up to your kids to create something original based on the theme. They have until 1:00 PM to complete their builds. Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a creative champion from three different age brackets to issue a small reward to!
Longview Public Library
222 W. Cotton St.
Longview, TX 75601
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27 28Baby Storytime at the Library - TylerBaby Storytime at the Library - TylerTime: 10:30 am
Join Library staff weekly for reading, singing, activities, and playtime at Library storytimes! All age children are welcome at storytimes. Auditorium (First Floor)
Baby Storytime | Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. | Geared for ages 0-18 months
Tyler Public Library
201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, 75702
Move & Play Story Time Outside - WacoMove & Play Story Time Outside - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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. Weather permitting, we will be moving and playing outside in the grassy area behind South Waco Library.
South Waco Library
2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706
         

November 2023

Grocery Services North Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

2023-11-13T14:21:35+00:00November 10th, 2023|Categories: Dallas, East Texas, Grocery Services North, Holiday hours, Meal Planning|Tags: , , , |

Grocery Services North will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

The following two stores will be open from 9 am – 3 pm the day after Thanksgiving:

Lake June – located at 6921 Lake June Rd., Dallas, TX 75217

Spring Valley – located at 8202 Spring Valley Rd. Ste. 300, Dallas, TX 75240

Stores will resume regular hours on Saturday, Nov. 25th.  All Grocery Services North stores will also be open the day before Thanksgiving. Stop by a store to pick up popular WIC-approved foods that can help you make some of your favorite holiday favorites. Looking for Thanksgiving recipes, check these out and this fun appetizer.

October 2023

Important Update

2023-10-06T19:38:45+00:00October 5th, 2023|Categories: Dallas, East Texas, Grocery Services North, Texas WIC|

The Government is open. Texas WIC is operating as usual, and WIC benefits are being issued like they always have been. There have been no changes to the WIC program. 

 Since talk began of a government shutdown, some WIC clients may be confused about the status of the WIC program. A government shutdown was recently avoided, and WIC is operating as usual. Congress is still working to get the government funded past Nov. 17th. While we can’t speak for WIC, we don’t believe there will be any impact to the program in the near future. 

Grocery Services North stores are helping customers redeem benefits as usual. We are open for business. We hope to see you soon.

August 2022

2 New Grocery Services North Locations Now Open In Tyler, Longview

2022-08-26T20:43:45+00:00August 26th, 2022|Categories: East Texas, Grocery Services North, WIC Grocery Shopping|Tags: , , , , |

Grocery Services North opened two new stores in East Texas. WIC clients can now get all their WIC foods in one easy stop in Tyler and Longview. 

 The primarily WIC store in Tyler is at 225 East Amherst #700 and the Longview location is at 2430 South High Street, #C4. Both are conveniently located next door to WIC clinics. 

WIC clients can easily get all their WIC foods in one easy stop. Grocery Services North clerks are bilingual and can help customers in English and Spanish. Customers can check their WIC balance before shopping and see exactly what WIC benefits are remaining. Clerks assist customers throughout the process. 

WIC clients can visit a store, and insert their WIC EBT card at the counter. Bilingual clerks help assist WIC customers get all their desired WIC groceries for checkout. 

WIC clients then approve each item for redemption while a clerk sacks all their groceries.

Grocery Services North is a primarily WIC grocery store chain with locations in Dallas and Waco, TX and now East Texas. The stores offer an easy WIC shopping format that takes the hassle out of WIC shopping.