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Waco libraries add Canopy streaming, early‑literacy stations, app and expand summer reading program
Summary
Waco’s director of library and cultural assets told the City Council the library system launched the Canopy streaming service in December, installed early‑literacy touchscreen stations at four branches, will launch a library app May 1 and intends to expand the mayor’s summer reading challenge.
Roberto Zapata, director of Library and Cultural Assets, briefed the Waco City Council on April 1 about new library services and upcoming programming that aim to expand digital access and early‑literacy supports across the city.
“We officially launched Canopy in December,” Zapata said, describing the library’s new streaming platform for adult cardholders and a separate Canopy Kids feed with no ticket limits. He reported roughly 2,158 unique plays on Canopy in March and said the platform includes public performance rights the library can use for events.
Zapata said…
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