Friday, May 23rd at 4:00 p.m. How to Speak Cat Two-thirds of Americans own a pet. Of those households, 46 million own cats. Learning how to properly care for a pet is important to their well-being and owning a pet can contribute to the well-being of their humans. Join us as Grace Appell helps you to better understand your cat companions. All Ages
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Friday, May 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The groovy colors of the Bubble Bus bring a sudsy show and happy tunes to our celebration of the start of summer. The library’s main parking lot will be blocked off to accommodate escapades for the entire family, including games and crafts. Dr. Jennifer Kephart, the SDOW superintendent, is going to debut a new book series she has created called the Captain Jay Flying Adventure Series. Join us for 3 storytime sessions at Neighborhood Reads in the bookstore backyard — 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30. This event is in partnership with Neighborhood Reads, Friends of the WPL, and The Community Literacy Foundation. All Ages
» Read moreI drove to Marysville on Thursday April 17 and Friday April 18 to attend a workshop for the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America. Washington Public Library will host this exhibit from December 19, 2025 through January 30, 2026, on the library’s second floor. Voices and Votes will be displayed at six different locations throughout Missouri in 2025. We’re fortunate that Washington was selected as one of the locations. Voices & Votes: Democracy in America explores the foundational principles of American democracy, tracing its roots from the country’s beginnings and examining key questions that continue to shape our nation today: Who has the right to vote? Representatives from all six exhibit locations were present. Together, we learned how to setup the exhibit. Fourteen people required four hours for setup. The next day we took a tour of the exhibit, and reviewed ideas for local matching exhibits and ideas for programs that complement the exhibit. This exhibit isn’t possible without partnerships. The Smithsonian developed this as part of their Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program. Missouri Humanities sponsored this program by making grants available throughout the State of Missouri. Finally, Washington Public Library had to apply for the grant and bring their energy to the program, and add local partners such as Downtown Washington. Bringing Voices and Votes to Washington required partnerships between National, State, and local institutions. Exhibits like Voices & Votes don’t just happen. Like Democracy itself, they are a complex relationship between partners, working towards a common goal of promoting Democracy in America. Thank You to the Smithsonian, Missouri Humanities, Downtown Washington, all our partners, and the citizens of Washington who have supported this library for 100 years and counting. Nelson Appell
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May 1st-4th Lightsaber Make & Take Prepare for May the 4th by stopping by the library’s make & take station to design your very own lightsaber. Fun for all ages while supplies last! Family
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Tuesday, May 6th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Puzzle Race 3 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. Please have ONE person call the library to register for the whole team. Registration begins Monday, April 28th. Call the library at 636-390-1070 to register. Adult
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Wednesday, May 7th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Rachel O’Halloran field specialist in nutrition and health for MU Extensions will join us for a live demonstration and presentation all about healthy cooking. Registration begins Monday, April 28th. Call the library at 636-390-1070 to register. Adult
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Friday, May 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party The groovy colors of the Bubble Bus bring a sudsy show and happy tunes to our celebration of the start of summer. The library’s main parking lot will be blocked off to accommodate escapades for the entire family, including games and crafts. This even is in partnership with Neighborhood Reads, Friends of the WPL, and the Community Literacy Foundation. All Ages
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Tuesday, May 27th-Sunday, July 27th Summer Reading Challenge Earn fun incentives as you master the art of reading (audio books listened to or books read aloud count as books read). All Ages
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Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Express Yourself with Flowers Join a Moment in Grace florist to learn techniques and craft a stunning floral arrangement in a fun artistic experience. Registration begins Tuesday, April 1st. Call the library at 636-390-1070 to register. Adult & Teen
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