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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.
» Read moreTravel Map Crafts, Registration starts March 11th
Create your own travel journal, coordinating pencil, bookmark, and vacation fund jar using old maps. Registration begins Monday, March 11th. Limit 25. Tuesday, March 19th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Adult
» Read moreRoad Trip Crafternoon, Registration starts March 11th
We’ll be making crafts inspired by Road Trip by Claudia Friddell. Registration starts Monday, March 11th. Wednesday, March 20th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Family
» Read moreGreat Turkey Walk Escape Room, March 23 from 1-4pm
Can you escape to deliver the turkeys on time? Saturday, March 23rd from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Family
» Read moreOzark Bourbon Distilling, March 26 @ 6:00pm
Micro-distillery owner, Jon Downard, will guide audiences through the distilling process the “old-fashioned way” and explain why it makes all the difference. Tuesday, March 26th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Adult 21+
» Read moreWriting Workshop, Saturday March 16, 10 am – 1 pm
For the Wordsmiths writing workshop, bring something to write with (notebook, computer, etc.). We will do some writing exercises together. Hosted by Kim Wuertz and Nelson Appell.
» Read moreFamily Reading Night – March 1, 5:30 pm
What’s better than one featured author at Family Reading Night? How about we bring in the illustrator, too? Marc Colagiovanni, author of Reflection in Me, and Peter H. Reynolds, the book’s illustrator and a FRN alum, will join us on Friday, March 1, at the Washington Middle School. Featuring reading rooms, crafts, and prizes! Thank You to the Friends of the Library for generously sponsoring this evening of family fun!
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