Author: Kim Brumgard

Find your center and a little serenity during yoga practice with Sarah York. Wednesday, March 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Teen/Adult

Update (3/25/2023): The weather is expected to clear up a little later today, so we still plan on going out to the Big Blue Observatory tonight in New Haven. The library is partnering with the Eastern Missouri Dark Sky Observers for a night of stargazing at the Observatory in New Haven. View the wonders of our universe such as planets, stars, and nebula through the 30″ Dobsonian telescope. Meet at the Big Blue Observatory at the Cedar Creek Conference Center, 1401 Olive Rd, New Haven, MO 63068. If the event is cancelled due to clouds or inclement weather we will meet on Saturday, April 22nd. Saturday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. All Ages

Laura Amlong, Director of Development, Franklin County Humane Society will host dogs and owners to share their heartwarming stories of successful adoptions. Tuesday, March 28th at 6:00 p.m. Family

Author talk and book signing. Books will be available to purchase night of event. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Thursday, March 30th at 6:30 p.m. Teen/Adult

There will be flips, tricks, and so much more to see during the show featuring dogs from Purina Farms. This event will take place at the Washington Town and Country Fair Grounds. Saturday, April 1st at 2:00 p.m. Family

Stephen Ritz is the founder of Green Bronx Machine, an internationally acclaimed award winning (STEAM) educator, author, and influencer. Sunday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Teen/Adult

Join us for a panel discussion with several local financial specialists with important information for retirees, soon-to-be retirees, and family members/caregivers, who need assistance and information.This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Washington Library and organized by Cynthia Hoffmann. Thursday, March 9th at 5:00 p.m. Adult

Friends Author Series: Ed Wheatley “St. Louis Sports Memories” Author talk and book signing. Books will be available to purchase night of event. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Thursday, March 16th at 6:30 p.m. Teen/Adult

Author and historian Tim Grove will join us in the City Hall Council Chambers to answer questions about his 10 years working at The Smithsonian. His career has included positions at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the Missouri Historical Society, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Virginia. During the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 2004-06, Tim helped develop the national exhibition which traveled the country. This event is brought to you by The Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Books will be sold the night of the event.

“A History Lover’s Guide to St. Louis” Author talk and book signing. Books will be available to purchase night of event. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. Teen/Adult