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Poem In Your Pocket – April 15 to April 21
April is National Poetry Month and April 18th in National Poem in Your Pocket Day! To celebrate we invite you to write a poem for your pocket. All Ages. Monday, April 15th to Sunday, April 21st.
» Read morePoetry Slam/ Book Launch, April 16@6:30 pm
Leah Schulte, long-time member of the library’s Washington Wordsmiths, has published her first book of poetry, Laundromat Detour: Poems about Liberated Bra Underwires, Quirky Customers, Mopping and More. Poetry lovers are invited to join us for an evening celebrating Leah’s book launch with a poetry slam. Read a favorite poem or two, share one of your own, or just listen. Teen/Adult
» Read moreThe Art of Charcuterie, Registration begins April 15, Program April 23
Rachel Wray from Washington’s Salt & Light Cheeseboards will discuss the art of charcuterie. Samples will be provided for attendees. Registration for this free program is required. Registration begins Monday, April 15th. Call 636-390-1070 to register. Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Adult
» Read more“Libraries Rock!” Rock Painting
Show your library love by visiting the library during National Library Week and painting a rock to add to the “Libraries Rock” snake, Medusa. The library will have a station set up on the lower level with all supplies provided (while supplies last). Lets see how long we can make Medusa before the end of the week. Monday, April 8th-Sunday, April 14th All Ages
» Read moreAmy Lutz “Carl Lutz: The Forgotten Rescuer”, April 11th @ 6:30pm
Amy Lutz, Director of Marketing & Communications for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, shares the little-known story of Carl Lutz, one of the Righteous Among the Nations. Thursday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. Adult
» Read moreThe Library will be closed on Sunday, March 31st.
Meet Matthew Algeo – April 3, 6pm @ Union Branch
Author and award-winning journalist, Matthew Algeo, will take audiences through his experience researching and writing about Harry S. Truman. A book signing with the author will follow.
» Read moreBecome a Vendor @ the 2024 Missouri Book Festival
The Missouri Book Festival celebrates the best of regional life, culture, and history with an array of dynamic programming meant to promote literacy and encourage reading. The 2024 Festival will take place Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14. As part of the Festival’s Saturday activities, we invite Missouri authors, artisans, booksellers, makers, and merchants to be a part of the Missouri Book Festival’s vendor fair on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. around the Washington Public Library in Washington, Missouri. Visit the Missouri Book Festival website to fill out the application.
» Read morePress Release: Washington Public Library awarded 2024 Memory Kits Grant
Washington Public Library has been awarded a 2024 Memory Kits Grant in the amount of $1,790.00. With these funds, the library will add 15 Reminiscence Kits that will be available for 2-week checkouts. Kits include subjects such as “Remembering the 1950s,” “Spring,” “Handyman,” and “Remembering Pets.” According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 6 million Americans lives with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia-related disease. Reminiscence therapy was developed as a way or interacting with someone in the present by looking backwards in our lives. The library will offer these kits as a way of supporting the vulnerable older adults in our community. The Backpack Kits include a DVD, Photo/Activity Cards, and a Busy Bottle. The 15 themed kits are: We offer a hearty Thank You to the Missouri State Library and it’s staff for supporting this project. They are an essential resource for the continued improvement and relevance of Missouri’s public libraries. Or, in their preferred wording: 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.
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