March Events in East Texas
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February 2023
East Texas Events Perfect For Your Kiddos In February
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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 | 2Free One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoFree One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be at the South Waco Library in the South Waco Conference Room from 10 AM - 5 PM to give free 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! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 Family Story Time - WacoFamily Story Time - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! Everyone will listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 3 | 4Legos 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 | 5 | |||||
| 6Music & Movement in LongviewMusic & Movement in LongviewTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! This program is held on Mondays at 10:30 AM and will meet in-person at the library. Free to attend. Broughton Branch Library 801 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Longview, TX 75602 | 7Move & 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 | 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 | 9Free One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoFree One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be at the South Waco Library in the South Waco Conference Room from 10 AM - 5 PM to give free 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! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 Library On the Go at the Bear Habitat - WacoLibrary On the Go at the Bear Habitat - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join Lady at the Bear Habitat on Baylor University campus for a bear-y fun Library on the Go storytime. Our children's librarians will read some bear stories, sing some bear songs and show us their best bear roars. Then kids will learn about bears from some Baylor Bear experts! Baylor Bear Habitat M.P. Daniel Esplanade, Waco, TX 76706 Family Story Time - WacoFamily Story Time - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! Everyone will listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 10Outdoor Movie: Lightyear - WacoOutdoor Movie: Lightyear - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Space Cadets of all ages will go from South Waco Library to infinity and beyond at this special Outdoor Movie night. Bring chairs and blankets to sit on under the stars as we watch Disney's Lightyear. There will be plenty of tasty fresh popcorn so bring your favorite drink or a cup to fill up at the water fountain. This free event is for all ages so bring your friends and family! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 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 | 12 | |||
| 13Music & Movement in LongviewMusic & Movement in LongviewTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! This program is held on Mondays at 10:30 AM and will meet in-person at the library. Free to attend. Broughton Branch Library 801 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Longview, TX 75602 | 14Move & 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 | 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 | 16Free One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoFree One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be at the South Waco Library in the South Waco Conference Room from 10 AM - 5 PM to give free 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! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 Family Story Time - WacoFamily Story Time - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! Everyone will listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 17Teddy Bear Sleepover - WacoTeddy Bear Sleepover - WacoTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Has your teddy bear ever wondered what happens at Central Library after we close? Bring them to Teddy Bear Sleepover and let them see for themselves! Kids ages 3 - 6 are invited to a special afternoon storytime with their most adventurous stuffed animal. After storytime, their friend will get to stay overnight in the library for secret explorations and fuzzy fun. When you pick your friend up tomorrow, they'll have pictures of their exciting evening! Waco-McLennan County Library 1717 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 | 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 | 19 | |||
| 20Music & Movement in LongviewMusic & Movement in LongviewTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! This program is held on Mondays at 10:30 AM and will meet in-person at the library. Free to attend. Broughton Branch Library 801 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Longview, TX 75602 | 21Move & 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 | 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 | 23Free One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoFree One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be at the South Waco Library in the South Waco Conference Room from 10 AM - 5 PM to give free 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! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 Family Story Time - WacoFamily Story Time - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! Everyone will listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 24Dad's Day - WacoDad's Day - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dads and their young children are invited to join Waco-McLennan County Library in the Children's play area to do an activity, socialize, and just goof around! The library will feature cool new things for dads and kids ages 0 - 6 to enjoy with their new friends. Waco-McLennan County Library 1717 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 | 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 | 26 | |||
| 27Music & Movement in LongviewMusic & Movement in LongviewTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! This program is held on Mondays at 10:30 AM and will meet in-person at the library. Free to attend. Broughton Branch Library 801 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Longview, TX 75602 | 28Move & 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 | 29Preschool 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 | 30Free One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoFree One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be at the South Waco Library in the South Waco Conference Room from 10 AM - 5 PM to give free 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! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 Family Story Time - WacoFamily Story Time - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! Everyone will listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 31 | |||||
January 2023
Show Your Children Love With These Kid-Friendly Events Around DFW
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| 1Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 2Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 3Baby Bounce & Read - GarlandBaby Bounce & Read - GarlandTime: 10:15 am - 11:15 am Babies, from newborns to 18 months, and their caregivers can learn, play and grow in this storytime designed to engage our youngest patrons with rhymes, songs, bounces, and books. Activities will incorporate early literacy practices that caregivers can bring into their babies' everyday lives. South Garland Branch Library 4845 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043 | 4Saturday Make & Take Crafts at The Coppell Arts CenterSaturday Make & Take Crafts at The Coppell Arts CenterTime: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Coppell Arts Center hosts free make-and-take craft workshops for kids 3 to 12 on the first Saturday of each month from 9 AM - 12 PM. The Coppell Arts Center 505 Travis St, Coppell, TX Play & Learn - GarlandPlay & Learn - GarlandTime: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join South Garland Branch Library for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! South Garland Branch Library 4845 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043 Family Read & Play - GarlandFamily Read & Play - GarlandTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am The whole family will learn, play, and grow during this interactive story time full of stories, creative movement, and songs that will strengthen listening, language, and literacy skills. There will be books, movement activities, songs, rhymes, manipulative, and extensions that promote the growth of the child's literacy, brain, and emotional development. We will also model ways caregivers can interact, engage, and be their child's first teacher. Walnut Creek Branch Library 3319 Edgewood Dr. Garland, TX 75042 | 5 | |||||
| 6Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 7Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 8Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 9Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 10Baby PlaytimeBaby PlaytimeTime: 11:15 am Parents, caregivers, and grandparents! Bring baby to experience a variety of sensory play areas including building boxes, art activities, shakers, and much more! For babies ages 6-18 months and an adult. Pre-registration not required. This program meets on the second Friday of the month at 11:15 a.m Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX | 11Play & Learn - GarlandPlay & Learn - GarlandTime: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join South Garland Branch Library for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! South Garland Branch Library 4845 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043 Family Read & Play - GarlandFamily Read & Play - GarlandTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am The whole family will learn, play, and grow during this interactive story time full of stories, creative movement, and songs that will strengthen listening, language, and literacy skills. There will be books, movement activities, songs, rhymes, manipulative, and extensions that promote the growth of the child's literacy, brain, and emotional development. We will also model ways caregivers can interact, engage, and be their child's first teacher. Walnut Creek Branch Library 3319 Edgewood Dr. Garland, TX 75042 | 12Second Sunday FundaySecond Sunday FundayTime: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Second Sunday Fundays is a hands-on art afternoon that offers parents & children projects they can create together in the creative atmosphere of Irving Arts Center. Irving Arts Center 3333 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX, 75062 | |||
| 13Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 14Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Bilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryBilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 6:00 pm Join Lewisville Public Library for a bilingual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish! A free ticket is required for entry. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes before class starts on a first-come, first-served basis. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 | 15Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 16Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 17 | 18Play & Learn - GarlandPlay & Learn - GarlandTime: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join South Garland Branch Library for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! South Garland Branch Library 4845 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043 Saturday StorytimeSaturday StorytimeTime: 3:00 pm Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement for the whole family! Saturday Storytime will be held on the third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX | 19 | |||
| 20Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 21Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 22Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 23Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 24 | 25Play & Learn - GarlandPlay & Learn - GarlandTime: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join South Garland Branch Library for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! South Garland Branch Library 4845 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043 Family Read & Play - GarlandFamily Read & Play - GarlandTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am The whole family will learn, play, and grow during this interactive storytime full of stories, creative movement, and songs that will strengthen listening, language, and literacy skills. We will use books, movement activities, songs, rhymes, manipulative, and extensions that promote the growth of the child's literacy, brain, and emotional development. We will also model ways caregivers can interact, engage, and be their child's first teacher. Walnut Creek Branch Library 3319 Edgewood Dr Garland, TX 75042 | 26 | |||
| 27Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 28Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Bilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryBilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 6:00 pm Join Lewisville Public Library for a bilingual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish! A free ticket is required for entry. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes before class starts on a first-come, first-served basis. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 | 29Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 30Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 31 | |||||
August 2022
Texas WIC Offering Free Online Story Time, Classes
Texas WIC is offering a fun online story time for kids Tuesday, Aug. 16th from 9:30 am to 10 AM.
Kids will learn basic counting and color skills, how fruits and vegetables grow in a garden and how fun it is to try new foods. The story time is all part of Texas WIC’s free online classes for parents and kids. You can watch the program on a mobile device or computer. To register, visit the link here.
There are more FREE WIC classes coming up.
Check these out:
Live Discussion on breastfeeding, pumping and bottle feeding. This class will be held from 3 to 4 PM, August 16. Register here.
Live Discussion on Introducing your Baby to Foods. This class will be offered from 11 AM to noon August. 17th. Register here.
Live Discussion and Activity on Cool Drinks for Kids. This class will be held online from 11 AM to noon on August 18th. Register here
Texas WIC is a free nutritional education program for qualifying mothers and their children up to age 5. If you would like to apply, visit TexasWIC.org/apply.
June 2022
Enjoy Summer WIC Foods This July 4!
Summer is in full swing. Que the fireworks because this July 4th is going to be HOT! We have summer WIC foods and fun activities your plans this holiday weekend.
If you are ready to kick off July 4th with a big bang, we have some great tips to help you cool down and chill and celebrate with your family this holiday weekend – all spotlighting foods WIC foods you can redeem with your EBT card.
The fun doesn’t stop there. We also rounded up some family-friendly activities for the entire family.
SUMMER WIC FOODS: PICNIC PERFECT (SPOTLIGHTING WIC INGREDIENTS)
Many people will fire up the grill this holiday weekend. We have the perfect grill addition and a few sides that go perfect with your family picnic. 
SUMMER WIC FOODS: GRILLED POTATOES
Wrap your russet potatoes up in foil and throw them on the grill. Before closing the foil, feel free to add your favorite seasoning blend and a little olive oil for some extra flavor. Place them on the grill rack and let them cook. You know they are done when a knife slides easily into the center of the potato. Remove from grill and let cool. Remove foil and get ready for the fluffiest, smokiest tasting “baked” potato you can imagine. Add toppings (cheese, plain yogurt, salt, and pepper to taste) of your choice.
SUMMER WIC FOODS: SALSA MADE WITH GRILLED PEACHES
While your grill is out, slice open peaches ( a great summer WIC food) in half and throw them cut side down on the grill for this amazing recipe you will want to keep eating ALL SUMMER LONG.
4 ripe peaches pitted and sliced in half
1 red onion diced
2 ripe tomato diced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
1 lime juiced
Salt & pepper to taste
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the peaches with olive oil and place them cut-side down onto the grill. Grill for about 5 minutes until the peaches are soft but not mushy. In a bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Remove hot peaches from the grill. Let them cool before dicing them. Add to bowl and mix with remaining ingredients. Serve.
INDEPENDENCE DAY FAMILY FUN
Spending time with loved ones is the best medicine. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to put a smile on a kid’s face and enjoy quality family time. In fact, sometimes the simpler things are the best. Here are a few ideas we loved for spending extra quality time with the family this holiday weekend.
- Make Patriotic Crafts –It is fun to make something patriotic for the holiday. We found a few ideas you might like on Pinterest. Check them out here and here.
- Visit A Local Park
- Make A Snack Together – Check out our blog for great kid-friendly recipes the whole family will love.
- Find Fireworks Displays Where You Live – If you are looking for a fireworks display close to where you live check this out. You are sure to find one near you.
DON’T WASTE TIME, GET YOUR SUMMER WIC FOODS TODAY!
With so much family fun planned, stop by any Grocery Services North locations to pick up all your WIC groceries in one easy stop. Don’t search aisles for WIC-approved foods. Grocery Services North caters to WIC clients, and everything in the store is WIC approved. You will be in and out with your groceries for your family picnic. Find a location near a WIC clinic near you on our website.
WIC Kids: Fun Summertime Activity
Check Off Mealtime, Playtime At Same Time!
Who said you couldn’t play with your food? Getting kids into the kitchen is a great activity to get their creative juices flowing. It’s also a great way to keep them interested in eating healthy, WIC foods.
Healthy WIC foods don’t have to be boring. In fact, you and the kids can turn their little plates into works of art all with some of your favorite WIC ingredients. Gather up some of your favorite WIC foods (oatmeal, fruits, vegetables and tuna fish) for these fun ideas that will get your kiddos excited to help out in the kitchen.
WIC FOR KIDS: OATMEAL
Oatmeal is a super healthy WIC food. It’s also a super healthy snack. For the first snack of the day. Let your kids help “decorate” a bowl of oatmeal like their pets or animals. These fruits make great faces: sliced bananas, berries of all kinds, apple pieces cut into fun shapes and maybe even a little peanut butter to hold pieces together. What little one wouldn’t love eating this yummy, healthy creation once they are done.
Oatmeal is a great WIC food because it’s full of fiber, iron and other vitamins and minerals like zinc.
WIC FOR KIDS: FRUIT CRITTERS 
Getting your kids to eat more fruit is easy when you make fruit critters. Slice up some of your favorite fruits and let your toddlers “color” their plate by turning the fruit into fun animals. You can get them started by making a few of your own. It’s also fun to cut fruit into fun shapes using kid-friendly cookie cutters.
WIC FOR KIDS: VEGGIE PALS
WIC FOR KIDS: VEGGIE PALSHaving a hard time getting enough vegetables into your tot’s stomach? Serve them a plate of green peas that look like a friendly frog.
WIC FOR KIDS: TUNA FISHY
First, make a bowl of tuna fish, using this great Texas WIC recipe. Then let the little ones help by spreading it on a piece of toasted whole wheat bread. Place another piece of whole wheat bread on top. Let the kids decorate the sandwich into fruit to make it look like a fish. See photo above. Orange quarters, banana slices and berries can all be used to make fun fish faces and fins. Looking for a little more creative inspiration? Check out this recipe idea from Texas WIC.
Texas WIC is an advocate of getting kids in the kitchen to help in “age-appropriate ways,” and these recipes are a great way to get them involved. For more tips from including kids in the kitchen, check out these tips online.
RENEW YOUR WIC BENEFITS AND REDEEM THEM IN THE SAME TRIP
Next time you visit a WIC clinic to renew your WIC benefits, visit a nearby Grocery Services North store to get all your WIC foods in one easy stop. Grocery Services North locations are located near WIC offices to make it super convenient for clients to get everything they need.
There are locations throughout Dallas, Waco, Tyler, and Longview areas. Visit online to find a store near you.
Visit our blog for more recipes using WIC foods.
May 2022
Family Meal Ideas
Add Some Sparkle To Your Memorial Day Table Using WIC Foods
Looking to add a little something festive to your Memorial Day Weekend menu? Here are a few family meal ideas using WIC foods that will add a little something extra to your holiday.
Temperatures are also beginning to heat up so these recipes are easy, refreshing no-fuss bites. They are the perfect way for you to keep everyone satisfied without having to spend too much time in the kitchen. Plus, little helpers can also get involved for the perfect quality family time.
IDEAS FOR FAMILY MEALS USING WIC FOODS
FRUIT SPARKLER DRINK
Break out your red and blue fruits and add them to your ice water or juice for a cool, refreshing treat. A few fun fruits to try are watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries. Don’t forget to let the kiddos help. This is a perfect way to celebrate while spending time outside this Memorial Day weekend.
PATRIOTIC CHEESE TRAY 
Cheese platters have never been more popular! Cut up some of your favorite fruits and cheeses and arrange in fun patriotic ways. Make a red, white and blue design, like the one in the photo, using blueberries, white cheese cubes and cubed watermelon. You could also use strawberries. The design possibilities are endless and the kids will love getting involved!
VEGGIE ROLL-UPS
Roll-ups make a simple, healthy snack or lunch the kids will love. Place a whole wheat tortilla on a plate, add your favorite salsa, dressing, vegetables, and cheese, and roll! Cut the rolled tortilla into bite-size pieces and enjoy! A few filling ideas include and combination of the following WIC-approved foods: lettuce, tomato, cheese, apple, avocado, guacamole, cucumbers, raw or cooked mushrooms, and beans!
Once made and sliced, arrange on a platter for a quick family-style meal for everyone.
DON’T FORGET THE WATERMELON
No matter how you cut it, watermelon is a summertime staple. It’s perfect for hot days because it even can help you stay hydrated. There are so many fun ways to eat this fruit. Cut it into cubes and place it on skewers for a fun kebob. The kiddos can help by cutting watermelon slices with cookie cutters and creating fun shapes (Oh my Stars for Memorial Day!) You can even quarter watermelon and dig in with a spoon!
GROCERY SERVICES NORTH CATERS TO WIC CLIENTS
Get all your WIC foods in one easy stop at any Grocery Services North location, including our newest store in Plano, TX. To find a location near you visit us here.
Cinco De Mayo!
Ideas, Recipes For Celebrating May 5 With The Entire Family
Make Queso Using WIC Cheese & Homemade Tortilla Chips
There are so many fun ways to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with your family. Go for a picnic, or even just decorate your home in the colors of the Mexican flag. No matter how you choose to celebrate, Cinco De Mayo is a great time to remember heritage and spend time with loved ones.
Cinco De Mayo is a holiday that celebrates when Mexican army’s victory in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
Making traditional Mexican food and snacks is one way to celebrate! Yum! Here are some great foods to add a little flavor for the holiday using WIC-approved foods: queso dip using WIC cheese and homemade tortilla chips:
HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS
12 corn tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush oil on both sides of the tortilla. Cut each tortilla into sixths to make triangle chips. Place cut tortillas in a single layer on baking sheets and season with salt. Bake until crispy.
QUESO DIP WITH WIC CHEESE
1 pound American cheese slices, quartered
¼ cup milk
½ cup jarred salsa
Combine cheese and milk in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted. Add salsa, mix and enjoy.
CINCO DE MAYO FAMILY FUN
To celebrate in big style, you can even make your own DIY piñata with an empty cereal box and fill it with small toys or treats. Check out this fun video tutorial on how to make your own.
GET WIC CHEESE + MORE AT GROCERY SERVICES NORTH
Get all your WIC groceries at Grocery Services North, a chain of stores that caters to WIC clients. Our unique shopping format features personalized bilingual customer service to help you get in and out with all your WIC foods as easy and fast as possible. Find out how easy WIC grocery shopping can be. Visit any of our locations in Dallas, Waco, Tyler, and Longview today.
February 2022
WIC Inspired Recipes – Turkish Eggs
Looking for something different for breakfast? Try Turkish eggs. This recipe features multiple WIC ingredients, including eggs.
Turkish Eggs, or Cilbir, is a traditional Turkish dish with simple ingredients like yogurt, garlic, red pepper flakes, poached eggs, & butter. There are records of çılbır being eaten by Ottoman sultans as far back as the 15th century, and it’s often known as Turkish comfort food.
Today, Turkish eggs can make a great breakfast or snack using WIC ingredients, including eggs, yogurt and whole wheat bread.
Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
3 Eggs
1 Clove of Garlic
½ Cup of Thick Plain Yogurt
2 tbsp Butter
2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
3 Slices of Whole Wheat Bread
1 tbsp White Vinegar
Salt, Pepper, & Dill to taste
Spoon yogurt onto a plate & use the back of the spoon to spread it out. Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat, add minced garlic & red pepper flakes. Stir until color is uniform & remove from heat.
Fill a large saucepan with 2 – 3 inches of water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in vinegar, and keep at a simmer. Crack an egg into a small bowl or ramekin and gently slip the egg into the simmering water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Cook the eggs for 3 minutes until the egg whites are firm & the yolk has thickened but not hard. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon & add to plate with yogurt.
Spoon the butter, garlic & chili pepper mixture on top of the poached eggs & sprinkle with black pepper, a pinch of salt, & dill to taste. Toast the bread until lightly browned. Dip into the Turkish eggs & enjoy! Makes 2 Servings.
WIC INSPIRED RECIPES FROM GROCERY SERVICES NORTH
Get all your WIC groceries in one easy stop at any Grocery Services North location in Dallas, Waco, Tyler, and Longview. Bilingual clerks personally help you get all your WIC foods without all the hassle.
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