Washington Public Library

Join functional health expert Julianna Parsons, FDNP, for her valuable workshop on the gut and identifying underlying causes to health issues. Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30 p.m. Adult We especially thank the Missouri State Library for the funding for the Charlie Cart for programs like this. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Create incredible shrinking art using shrink plastic. Tuesday, October 1st from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ages 10 & Up

Don’t consider yourself an artistic person but still love to create? This is the club for you. Find delight in the act of creation without concern for the final products quality. Each month we’ll have a theme for a craft or art project. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month. All supplies provided. Tuesday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. 12 & Up

Don’t consider yourself an artistic person but still love to create? This is the club for you. Find delight in the act of creation without concern for the final products quality. Each month we’ll have a theme for a craft or art project. All supplies provided. Every 2nd Tuesday-Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. 12 & Up

Join award-winning author of the Kingdom Keepers and Lou Boldt series, Ridley Pearson, for an exciting presentation on the art of storytelling. Ridley will guide writers and readers of all ages through his process of observation, “livening,” and editing. Featuring stories of his own experiences working with Disney and direct examples from his own work. This program is free and open to the public but requires a ticket. The presentation takes place at 7 pm on Friday, September 13th, 2024, at CJB Theater at Washington High School. Tickets can be reserved at bit.ly/MoBookFest2024. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Join us for a day of Dolly activities. We’ll start the morning off with a Dolly inspired storytime at 10am for families. Enjoy Dolly themed make and take crafts starting at 10:00 a.m. (while supplies last) followed by a live set of ALL Dolly Parton covers from Steph Anderson of the Tonks & the Aurors beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 30th All Ages Storytime at 10:00 a.m. Make & Take Crafts from10:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Live Concert at 6:00 p.m.

Presentation inspired by Dean’s new book, “The Wild Mississippi: A State-by-State Guide to the River’s Natural Wonders.”Author presentation and book signing brought to you by the Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Thursday, September 12th at 6:30 p.m. Adult

Join us for a presentation all about the fascinating hobby of ball-jointed dolls. We will talk about when the hobby started, how to get involved, and what you can do with your ball-jointed doll. Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m. Adult & Teen

Friends of the Washington Public Library Fall Book Sale will be held in the Library Meeting Room. Friday, September 20th from 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21st from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 22nd from Noon-4:00 p.m.

Join us in the City Hall Council Chambers as historical fiction authors Sarah Angleton and Jana Meehan stop by to discuss their novels, Paradise on the Pike and Where the Lights Are Shining, both of which are set on the grounds of the 1904 World’s Fair. Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. Adult