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Calling all crafters! Do you have a surplus of supplies? Leftover materials from a past project? Bring them to our craft supply swap and go home with new materials to help spark some inspiration! We’ll help facilitate the swapping. Bring supplies to swap during the event. Guidelines for supplies to swap: Tuesday, February 20th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Adult & Teens

In February 1924, Washington Public Library began to serve the surrounding community as part of the city of Washington. To honor this special occasion, we’ll leap into 100th anniversary activities for the young and young at heart. It’s a bonus day to commemorate the library’s 100 years! Mayoral Proclamation, Birthday cake, “Party with the Pigeon” dance party, games, crafts and commemorative giveaways. Fun for the whole family. Thursday, February 29th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. All Ages

Beat the winter blues with our Big Blue Blocks. Big blue blocks for building, crafting, and fun for the whole family. Wednesday, January 31st from 4:00-5:00 p.m. All Ages

Enjoy a sweet treat! Join us for a chocolate making class from Washington’s own Wanderlust Chocolate. Limited to 30. Registration is required for this free program. Registration begins Monday, January 29th. Call the library at 636-390-1070 to register. Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. Adult

Author presentation and book signing. Brought to you by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 p.m. Adult

Washington Public Library is hosting the 2024 Great Decisions discussion series on Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm in February and March. The first session is Wednesday, February 87 @ 1:00 pm. This is an 8-week course. No registration required. Great Decisions is developed by the Foreign Policy Association. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the documentary film series, and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. You can find a list of the topics at the Foreign Policy Association’s website.

Due to the impending inclement weather, the January 9 Dee Dann Program is postponed to January 23. Join us as David Menke discuss Dee Dann: Folk Artist, the Life and Works of a Missouri Artist. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. When? Postponed. New date is Tuesday January 23, 6:30 p..m.Where? Washington Public Library meeting room

Snow better time to read! Join the Winter Reading Challenge today. Log your reading to earn prizes! All ages can participate.

Katherine Schweit is an attorney and retired FBI special agent who created and led the FBI’s active shooter program after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. She worked with the White House to adopt best practices in civilian and law enforcement response to mass shootings. She is the author of Stop the Killing: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis, and How to Talk about Guns with Anyone. This presentation is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads.

Kids, come play BINGO at the library. Win turkey-tastic prizes! Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. All Ages