Micro Ghost Story Contest
Write a ghost story in 204 words or less. Submit stories to contest@thiscommunityreads.org by 4/17/2022. For full contest rules visit www.thiscommunityreads.org/contest
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Unforgettable St. Louis History with Mike Kleckner
Join us on Thursday, March 31 @ 6:00 pm to listen to Mike Kleckner talk about his book, “Unforgettable St. Louis History.” Sponsored by The Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads.
» Read moreFranken-Trivia on April 1
Join us for Franken-Trivia on Friday, April 1, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Some snacks will be provided, but bring your own favorites. Registration starts Monday, March 14. Call 636-390-1070 to register as individuals or a team.
» Read moreMeet Tony Messenger, Author of “Profit and Punishment”
Join the Friends of the Library to listen to Tony Messenger talk about his book, “Profit & Punishment.” When: Thursday, March 10 @ 6:30 pm.Where: Washington Public Library meeting room
» Read moreJoin the Winter Reading Challenge
Snow better time to read! Join the Winter Reading Challenge today. Log your reading to earn badges and prizes! Open to all ages. December 1 – February 28. Register and track your reading online using beanstack. Paper tracking forms are available in the Library. Print your own tracking form (PDF file) by clicking here.
» Read morePresident’s Day Celebration & Lincoln Lookalike Contest
Join us for a presentation about the life of Abraham Lincoln. Come dressed as Lincoln for a chance to win a bookstore gift certificate. All ages welcomed and encouraged to participate. Saturday, February 19 @ 11:00 am.
» Read moreHistoric Roadside Attractions with Bill Hart – Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm
The Friends of the Library Author Series presents author Bill Hart, who will speak on Historic Missouri Roadsides, Sunday afternoon February 13 @ 2:00 P.M.
» Read moreView a recording of Pilgrim Walks
View Cynthia Hoffmann’s presentation on Pilgrim Walks, featuring Spain’s Camino de Santiago and Missouri’s Katy Trail.
» Read moreGreat Decisions Discussion Group
Great Decisions is prepared by the Foreign Policy Association which takes no stand on issues. Its purpose is to create civil discourse on current foreign policy issues facing the United States. Wednesdays, February 2nd-March 30th 1:00-200 p.m.
» Read morePress Release: Washington Public Library awarded 2021 Technology Mini Grant
Washington Public Library has been awarded a 2021 Technology Mini Grant in the amount of $8,789. The grant will fund two projects: $7,169 will fund the replacement of the children’s area early learning workstations. Two new AWE Early Learning Platinum Workstations are installed at the library. These workstations include Early Literacy Station Platimum, AfterSchool Edge Platinum, and Bilingual Spanish Literacy Station Platinum. These stations are available to the general public. $1,620 will fund five M1 Portable LED Projectors with Kardon Speakers. These will be available for checkout by Washington Public Library patrons in early 2022. 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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