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Thursday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. Friends Speaker: Rich Steckel “Antarctica: The Tourist Experience” Presentation sponsored by Friends of the Library. Adult

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Thursday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m. Legal Docs Every Young Adult Should Have Be prepared! Lawyer, Jennifer DiCarlo, from Special Trust Legal LLC will be here to answer questions and give advice on important documents your young adult (18+) may need. Adult/Teen

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Tuesday,October 21st from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cell Salts for Everyday Wellness Discover how Schuessler’s cell salts can be a simple, natural way to support your body year-round—from energy and sleep to digestion and immune balance, as well as emotional balance. With the colder months ahead, this community talk is the perfect time to learn how these gentle remedies can also help ease seasonal shifts. Join Rebecca Feltmann, BSN, RN, Classical Homeopath & Holistic Health Astrologer, for an empowering and practical introduction to using cell salts at home. Adult

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Friday, October 17th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Wild Rumpus with the Wild Things Let the wild rumpus begin! Special spooky storytime and fun Halloweeny activities with a Wild Things meet and greet! Family

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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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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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An opportunity for homeschool parents to meet and discuss. Last Fridays at 1:00 p.m. beginning January 26th, 2024.

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