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The goal of the community read is to unite the communities of Franklin, Gasconade, and Warren counties together by reading and discussing the same book at the same time. Scenic Regional Library, Washington Public Library, and East Central College have partnered to host an annual Community Read each Spring. You can pick up a free copy of the book, The Flower Sisters, beginning March 24. Adult & Teen

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 12th-April 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Adult

Friends Author Series: Jessi Gold, MD, MS “How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine” Jessi Gold, MD, MS, is the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee System and an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She is a fierce mental health advocate and highly sought-after expert in the media on everything from burnout to celebrity self-disclosure. Dr. Gold has written widely for the popular press, including for The New York Times, The Atlantic, InStyle, Slate, and Self. Her first book, HOW DO YOU FEEL?, came out in October from Simon Element. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Thursday, March 13th at 6:30 p.m. Adult

Join Rebecca Feltmann, BSN, RN and classically trained Homeopath as she discusses how and why this 200 year old system of medicine could be the answer to increasing your vitality and providing an overall balance to your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Tuesday, January 28th at 6:30 p.m. Adult

Author talk and book signing sponsored by Friends of the Washington Public Library. Thursday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. Adult

Do you live with a strange animal? Come meet exotic pets and learn how to care for them. Throughout the month of February Grace Appell will be bringing and presenting about her exotic pet collection each week. First up the Bearded Dragon. Thursdays, February 13th, 20th, & 27th at 4:00 p.m. Family

Search the children’s section and find the correct answer to the riddles to win a sweet treat. Friday, February 14th 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All Ages

Form a group of one to six friends, and race to be the first team to complete the same 500-piece puzzle in 60 minutes. Space is limited to six teams. Please have ONE person call the library to register for the whole team. This is a repeat of the January puzzle race. Participants from the first puzzle race are asked not to register for this event. Registration begins Monday, February 10th. Call the library at 636-390-1070 to register. Tuesday, February 25th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Adult

Chase the winter blues away by finding the Bluey characters hidden around the children’s section. Bring the completed form to the the desk for a treat! Friday, January 17th-Friday, January 31st During Library Hours All Ages

Join us at the library for a fun-filled day of oversized gaming! We’ll have oversized versions of several classic games for you to enjoy. Drop by on Friday and Saturday for big fun at the library! Friday, January 17th from Noon-5:00 p.m. & Saturday, January 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.