Washington Public Library

Due to the impending inclement weather, the January 9 Dee Dann Program is postponed to January 23. Join us as David Menke discuss Dee Dann: Folk Artist, the Life and Works of a Missouri Artist. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. When? Postponed. New date is Tuesday January 23, 6:30 p..m.Where? Washington Public Library meeting room

Snow better time to read! Join the Winter Reading Challenge today. Log your reading to earn prizes! All ages can participate.

Katherine Schweit is an attorney and retired FBI special agent who created and led the FBI’s active shooter program after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. She worked with the White House to adopt best practices in civilian and law enforcement response to mass shootings. She is the author of Stop the Killing: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis, and How to Talk about Guns with Anyone. This presentation is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads.

Kids, come play BINGO at the library. Win turkey-tastic prizes! Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. All Ages

Oh, deer! See Santa’s reindeer before they head back to the North Pole! Our enhanced storytime will feature books, songs, and crafts all about Rudolph and his buddies. Dash way, all! Friday, December 29th 10:00-10:30 Storytime 10:30-Noon Visit the animals from “Show Me Reindeer” in our front parking lot. Photo opportunities on the red sleigh! All Ages

Dress up in your favorite costume for a Halloween Haunted House hunt. Pick up an entry form at the lower circulation desk on Friday, October 27th. Find all the haunted houses in the children’s section to win a festive treat. Fun for all ages! Friday, October 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All Ages

Bring your bravest animal to be a special silly spooky bedtime storytime and leave it overnight at the library. Find out about the animals nighttime adventures when you pick it up Saturday, October 21st. Wear your pajamas or favorite costume, please! Friday, October 20th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Join us for a chocolate making demonstration and tasting by Washington’s own, Wanderlust Chocolate. Registration required. Call the library at 636-390-1070 to register. Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. All Ages

Effective October 31, the library will no longer offer CloudLibrary for e-books and e-audiobooks. The titles in CloudLibrary will be available in Overdrive (Libby) beginning in mid-November.