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Did you Know?
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46% of our kindergartners lack the skills to succeed in kindergarten.1
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67% of 4th graders are not reading proficiently.2
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26% of youth drop out of school. 3
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15% (3.8 million) youth ages 18-24 are neither employed nor in school.4
- Jobs in the 21st century will require at least some post secondary education, yet many students lack the skills to succeed in work or school. 5
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Wichita Falls Public Library
The City Library has a great lineup of fun and exciting events for children and adults to fill the days of Summer. Programs include book discussions, puppet shows, guest speakers, reading clubs, chess tournaments, crafts and much more.
Imagination Library
Improving Education
We envision a community where children age birth to five, enter kindergarten with skills and experience to learn and have access to high quality early childhood care and education.