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Join the Friends of the Library to hear from local author Stephen Gerdel, who has written the Oak Mountain Trilogy and other adventure novels. Thursday October 20, 6:30 pm

The library has shirts from past summer reading programs and we’re giving them away as a Halloween treat! All ages welcome! First come first served on sizes. While supplies last. Friday, October 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All Ages

Lace up your sneakers and join us for the Run to Read on Oct. 8! Every participant gets a BOOK! Prizes are BOOKS! This is an event for everyone. Registration is now open! Click here to register. When: Saturday, October 8, 2022, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMWhere: Washington Public Library Parking Lot

Come to the library for The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale on September 16, 17, and 18. What: The Annual Friends of the Library Book SaleWhere: Washington Public LibraryWhen: Friday Sept. 16, 3-6 pm Saturday, Sept 17, 9am – 4pm Sunday, Sept 18, Noon – 4pm There is no special preview event/hours.

Celebrate the season by decorating a pie-sized pumpkin with paint and dazzling items from our craft closet. Pumpkins and supplies provided. Registration starts Monday, October 3rd. Limit 30. Wednesday, October 12th at 3:30 p.m. Ages 5 & Up

Friends Author Series: Small Town, Big Magic Megan Crane & Nicole Helm, the author duo behind Hazel Beck will discuss their book Small Town, Big Magic. Books will be available to purchase night of event. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Thursday, October 6th at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of the macabre with stories from Edgar Allan Poe read by Poe enthusiast Gary Wyatt. Neighborhood Reads will be selling Poe books the evening of the event.

Join us for an afternoon of play with the Big Blue Blocks. Drop in anytime between 2 and 5 pm for free-building big, blue, block fun. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, who generously funded the Big Blue Blocks!

Mark your calendars for the first-ever Missouri Book Festival – taking place in Downtown Washington on Saturday, August 27th from 10-5pm. Free family-friendly activities all day long, including author storytimes, scavenger hunt, vendor booths, car show, circus performance, live wrestling, author presentations, the Purina Incredible Dog Team, crafts and activities, food demos, live music, food trucks, and more! Download the Full Schedule. Here is the schedule of events: Learn more at www.missouribookfestival.com

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