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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

Oh, deer! See Santa’s reindeer before they head back to the North Pole! Our enhanced storytime will feature books, songs, and crafts all about Rudolph and his buddies. Dash way, all! Friday, December 29th 10:00-10:30 Storytime 10:30-Noon Visit the animals from “Show Me Reindeer” in our front parking lot. Photo opportunities on the red sleigh! All Ages

Dress up in your favorite costume for a Halloween Haunted House hunt. Pick up an entry form at the lower circulation desk on Friday, October 27th. Find all the haunted houses in the children’s section to win a festive treat. Fun for all ages! Friday, October 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All Ages

Bring your bravest animal to be a special silly spooky bedtime storytime and leave it overnight at the library. Find out about the animals nighttime adventures when you pick it up Saturday, October 21st. Wear your pajamas or favorite costume, please! Friday, October 20th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.