Posts for Program-related Content
Tuesday, October 28th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Teen Haunted Gingerbread House Make & Take Drop in and construct a haunting “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers, frosting, and candies. All materials will be provided. Ages 12 & Up
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Thursday, October 30th at 6:30 p.m. Corpses, Dismemberment, and Oddities: Death in American Popular Culture Kendyl M. Schmidt, PhD will cover a few select areas of death in pop culture, including 19th century short stories about dissection, post-mortem photography, and modern ghost hunting shows. Adult/Teen
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Thursday & Friday, October 30th & 31st Halloween Scavenger Hunt Dress up in your favorite costume for a Halloween Creature Hunt. Pick up a scavenger hunt form at the lower circulation desk, find all the spooky creatures in the children’s section and win a festive treat. Fun for all ages!
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Thursday, November 6th at 6:30 p.m. Authors Vicki and Jim Erwin relate the Grants’ early life, their courtship, their life in Missouri and how that life shaped their future. Author talk and book signing sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads.
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Friday, November 7th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Family Sushi Class Learn to use a sushi mat, work with sticky rice, and choose your own ingredients (vegetarian options and no raw fish). A fun experience for the whole family. Registration begins Monday, October 27th.
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Tuesday, November 25th at 6:00 p.m. Big Year Movie Screening Get ready for a year of birding! The library has joined the “Flight Path Campaign” to help inspire a love of birding and birds. We’ll kick off a series of birding events with an introduction to a ”big year” by watching the film staring Steve Martin, Owen Wilson and Jack Black. Movie Rated PG
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Wednesday, November 26th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. Turkey BINGO Kids, come play Bingo at the library. Winners will gobble up great prizes. Please choose only one session to attend. Family
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Friday December 5th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Build-a-Stuffie Movie Night Create a new friend and then snuggle up for a holiday film. Family Registration begins Monday, November 17th. Movie Rated G.
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The Friends of the Library have gifted Washington Public Library 12 Playaway Launchpads for 2-week checkouts. These Initial Launchpads are targeted for the ages of 5+. Made just for little explorers and for circulation. Kids Launchpads are loaded with learning apps, videos, games, and more for hours of interactive learning and play. No download time. No need for Wi-Fi. Access to powerful content is simple as turning on each device – anytime, anywhere. Click Here for a product overview at the vendor’s website. Click Here to place a hold or see what Launchpads are available in the Library’s Missouri Evergreen Catalog. This is a list of the Initial Playaway Launchpads.
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Washington Public Library has a collection of MEternally Reminiscence Kits available for checkout. These kits contain materials for anyone who has been personally diagnosed or is caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other memory issues that can benefit from reminiscence therapy. Reminiscence therapy is a great way to help seniors recall memories, process emotions, and strengthen social bonds. The kits are designed to help them reminisce, connect with their past, and share stories with their peers in a safe, enjoyable setting. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. Visit our catalog here to see what kits we offer, and to place a hold.
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