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Thursday, August 21st at 6:30 p.m. Friends Speaker: “Images and Impressions of India” Les Kemp, Patty & Elmer Kellermann will lead this presentation. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Adult

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Thursday, September 18th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fall Book Sale Friends Preview Sale The preview sale is for current friends members or you can join at the door. Member check in and new member sign up begins at 5 p.m. All Friends Members will receive a complimentary tote bag! Friday, September 19th from 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20th from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21st from Noon-4:00 p.m. Fall Book Sale Friends of the Washington Public Library Fall Book Sale will be held in the Library Meeting Room. All Ages

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Thursday, August 14th at 6:30 p.m. Friends Author: Dea Hoover “Hermann, Missouri: A Walk Through History” Author talk and book signing sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Adult

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Tuesday, July 29th at 6:30 p.m. Friends Author: Ed Wheatley “From St. Louis To Cooperstown: Legends Born and Made in the Gateway City” Author talk and book signing sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Adult

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Friday, July 25th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Mess Fest Get doused with color as you make your way around the library. Wear white for full impact. The messy mood continues in our closed off parking lot. Ooey gooey fun with shaving cream, playdough, and other messy makers. All Ages

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Wednesdays, August 6th-September 24th at 1:00 p.m. Great 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. Adult For a list of topics: click here.

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Washington Public Library will hosts a 8-week Great Decisions discussion series beginning on the 1st Wednesday in August at 1:00 p.m. This session is a repeat of the Winter 2025 Great Decisions program. 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. Wednesday, August 6, 1pm, Library Meeting Room. Adult.

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Curious About Your Family History? Join us for a free monthly genealogy program series, led by professional genealogists, at Scenic Regional Library’sFranklin County branches and the Washington Public Library from August 2025 through April 2026. Each session will focus on practical research skills using primary sources such as vital records,land and tax records, military documents, and more. PROGRAMS | PRESENTERS

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  Color in a section of the tracking sheet for every 20 minutes you exercise.  When they are all filled in, bring it back to your local library for a free water bottle and a chance to win a FitBit Charge 6! The program runs from June 16 to September 23. Click Here to print the 100 Miles 100 Days tracking sheet.  

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For an extra challenge and opportunity for extra entries for the grand prize drawing, read a book for every color in the rainbow! Pick up a mini challenge sheet at any of the circulation desks.

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