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Register for the Washington Public Library Event here. The Missourian Media Group, Scenic Regional Library, and Washington Public Library are hosting candidate forums for Franklin County First and Second District Commissioner races, as well as Missouri Legislative District 109 and 119 races for the August 6 primary election.  The Monday, July 8 forum will be held at the at Scenic Regional Library’s Union branch, located at 251 Union Plaza Drive at 6:00 PM.  The forum will include candidates for the Second District Commissioner race, as well as the Missouri Legislative District 119. The Tuesday, July 23 forum will be held at the at the Washington Public Library, located at 410 Lafayette Street at 6:00 PM.  The forum will include candidates for the First District Commissioner race, as well as the Missouri Legislative District 109. Submit Questions for the candidates at: https://bit.ly/SRLForum Livestream will be at the Scenic Regional Library Facebook.

#PrintwithPrinch at our library! You can use your own mobile device or laptop to easily and securely print at our library! You can also print from home, and stop by the library to pickup your prints. To Print a File or picture from your phone/tablet,laptop: 1. Go to Print.princh.com 2. Enter the Printer Code for Washington Public Library: 109704 3. Or scan the QR Code with your mobile device: To print from an email, download the Princh app to your device. Need Help?For a Laptop device, click here.For a Mobile device, click here.

Author and St. Louis native Dave Lange has chronicled St. Louis soccer for local and national media outlets since the 1970s. In Year One: St. Louis CITY SC, join him as he covers the highs and lows of St. Louis’s newest sports franchise in its inaugural season. May 21, 6:30 p.m., Washington Public Library Meeting Room. Teen/Adult

Our celebration is action-packed with Babaloo bringing high energy excitement to our Children’s Plaza. Author Colter Jackson will be here. Thorni Ridge Exotics, a mobile petting zoo, presents a variety of animals to meet up close. The library’s main parking lot will be blocked off to accommodate adventurous fun for the entire family, including games and crafts. This event is in partnership with Neighborhood Reads, Friends of the WPL, and Bank of Franklin County. Friday, May 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Family Featured Author: Colter Jackson, author of “The Rhino Suit” and “Everyday Brave.” The Friends of the Library will be giving away 75 copies of Colter Jackson’s most recent books, first-come, first-serve. Additional copies will be available for purchase.

Create a masterpiece under the guidance of our paint instructor. All supplies provided. Registration starts Monday, June 17th. Limited to 25. Tuesday, June 25th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Adult

Want to work on a personal project? Want to learn something new? Come get creative and inspired every second Wednesday of the month. Open to all skill levels, ages 16 and up. 2nd Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Checkout these Bob Ross- inspired paintings from the February 2024 meeting.

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! Wednesday, May 1st-Saturday, May 4th.

Smokey the Bear is hidden around the Children’s Library. Find all ten Smokey the Bears and bring your scavenger hunt sheet to the lower circulation desk for a prize. Family

Author Amanda E. Doyle and illustrator Dan Zettwoch scoured the state, from border to border, to find these nuggets for curious kids of all ages. Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m. Adult & Teen

Patrick Murphy takes us beyond the sights and sounds of the Fair into the minds of those who were there. His stories are those of a generation standing on the brink of a new century, with a sense of wonder and optimism. Author presentation and book signing. Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. Adult & Teen