The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held over the weekend of September 17-19. The venue has changed this year! The sale will be held at Washington Public Library. Hours:Friday September 17, 3pm-6pmSaturday September 18, 9am-4pmSunday September 19, Noon-4pm
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month and Washington Public Library is celebrating with BINGO! Pick up a BINGO card at either of the circulation desks. You can also print a card yourself.
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Join us at on September 9 @ 6:30 pm at Washington Public Library to hear Valerie Battle Kienzle discuss her new book, “Ready to Wear – a History of the Footwear and Garment Industries in Saint Louis.”
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Bestselling author Laura McHugh, whose latest book is “What’s Done In Darkness,” will be at Washington Public Library on Monday August 30 @ 6:30 pm. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads.
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200 Years of Historic Crimes. A Friends of the Library Author Event, with Vicki & Jim Erwin. When: Thursday, August 12, 6:00 pmWhere: Washington Public Library Meeting Room
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Click here to view the program on the library’s Youtube channel. A Friends of the Library Virtual Event. Lyndsey Ellis is a St. Louis-born fiction writer, essayist, and cultural worker. She strives to explore intergenerational trauma, hardship, and struggle. Bone Broth is her first novel. Books can be purchased at Neighborhood Reads. Email the library if you wish to receive an invitation to participate and ask questions via Zoom – library@washmo.gov.
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Join animated author Dea Hoover at the Washington Public Library as she presents her book STL Scavenger. Her book provides the perfect family activity of exploring points of interest in the St. Louis community for a day or a staycation. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads Bookstore where books may be purchased. Books will also be for sale at the event. Come join us for an hour of fun as we discover St. Louis’ Hidden Treasures. Click Here to see the library’s holdings of STL Scavenger.
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Dragons love tacos and love to visit the library. Celebrate “Taco Tuesday” and meet our special guest, the Taco Dragon. Get fired up for summer reading when you receive a reading log, goody bag and a Gummy Taco! Tuesday June 1st Noon-1:00 p.m.
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Catch the tail end of Summer Reading Challenge with tons of soapy fun and upbeat tunes provided by the Bubble Bus. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Wednesday July 28th Noon-1:00 p.m.
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Washington Public Library hosts an 8 week Great Decisions discussion series every summer beginning on the 1st Wednesday in August at 1:00 p.m. This session will repeat in the winter beginning on the 1st Wednesday in February at 1:00 p.m. 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. All materials will be provided.
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