 September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Waco-McLennan County Library is celebrating with a giveaway! Pre-register for your card online at wacolibrary.org, then stop by any Waco Library to show your ID and proof of address to get your card.
Everyone who signs up for a free* library card in September is entered to win a community partners gift basket. Join the community of readers, learners, and explorers at your library.
*Must be a resident of McLennan County in order to get a free library card and enter the drawing. You can also register in person at all branch locations.
 Waco-McLennan County Library is also celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month with a limited edition library card. Starting September 2, stop by any Waco Library location to sign up for a library card. A limited supply is available.
If you already have a library card, you swap yours for the new design with a new barcode. Please note, it may affect your logins on digital apps like Kanopy or CloudLibrary.
 Happy Labor Day to everyone! We especially want to extend our gratitude to the essential workers, first responders, and all those who can't take time off today. Your dedication and service are truly appreciated.
Office Closures
City of Waco offices will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 1. Residents with a Monday trash collection day will have their gray waste carts and blue recycling carts collected later on Wednesday, September 3.
 Veterans One Stop and the City of Waco Veterans Advisory Board have launched the Hometown Heroes Banner Program as a tribute for our community to honor past and present members of the armed forces and their family members.
Applications to purchase a banner are available at Veterans One Stop, 2010 La Salle Ave Suite A, and are due no later than Wednesday, September 17.
For more information, contact Veterans One Stop at (254) 297-7171 or visit their website.
 September is National Preparedness Month, and there's no better time to take simple, effective steps toward being ready for emergencies. This year, we're encouraging everyone to "Do 1 Thing" to help build emergency preparedness into their lives, one small step at a time.
Pick your first "thing" this month!
- Register for emergency alerts in McLennan County at alertwaco.com.
- Store at least one gallon of water per person per day for three days.
- Make an emergency communication plan.
- Identify safe places to take cover during severe weather, both at home and at work.
- Safely store copies of important documents.
 Make a difference and join your neighborhood association! The City of Waco wants to hear from you — the people who know their neighborhood the best! Organizing as an association gives you the platform to discuss your concerns, find solutions, collaborate with your city government, and meet your neighbors.
 The MyWaco app is a free and easy-to-use tool that connects you to City of Waco services. With the app, you can quickly submit service requests for a variety of issues like code violations, potholes, streetlight outages, and more! When you submit a request, it's automatically routed to the correct department for attention, and we'll keep you updated every step of the way.
The MyWaco app is available for Apple and Android phones and on the web!
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