Doing research? Looking for e-books? The EBSCO Mobile app expands the reach of the library by making research quickly available. Download and Read EBSCO eBooks, search quickly and make research progress, read or listen anytime, anywhere! The EBSCO Mobile App is available for iOS and Android devices from the iTunes App store and Google Play. View the EBSCO Mobile App user’s manual (pdf file)
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These new eResources are now available from Washington Public Library: Click on the links below to visit these great resources.
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Presented By Phyllis Steckel An overview of minerals, and the rocks they compose. Take a look at some geologic building blocks of the earth, and appreciate their natural, colorful, structured beauty. A few colorful, crystalline specimens will be available for a hands-on look after this talk. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
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by Molly Butterworth Local author and locomotive enthusiast Molly Butterworth carefully catalogues the history and significance of St. Louis’ connection to its railroad days. Through the years, many of the railroad stations and streetcar stops have gone by the wayside, but their stories have lived on. Read about the ones you can still go enjoy, included in the many wonderful secrets shared among the pages of Trains and Trolleys: St. Louis. Books can be purchased at Neighborhood Reads. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads.
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The Run to Read is back! Saturday October 9. All participants get a free book. Races begin at 8am. Come out and have a great time! Register at https://www.communityliteracyfoundation.org/run-to-read . Same day registration starts at 7am.
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Register using the form below. You can also register by calling the library, 636-390-1070. All are welcome to join in a community conversation about homelessness. These are open-ended conversations designed to be a civil time to learn, reflect, and share information, experiences, and ideas. Trained facilitators will keep our time together on track and on topic. Conversations are Sponsored by the American Library Association via a Libraries Transforming Communities Grant.
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The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held over the weekend of September 17-19. The venue has changed this year! The sale will be held at Washington Public Library. Hours:Friday September 17, 3pm-6pmSaturday September 18, 9am-4pmSunday September 19, Noon-4pm
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month and Washington Public Library is celebrating with BINGO! Pick up a BINGO card at either of the circulation desks. You can also print a card yourself.
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Join us at on September 9 @ 6:30 pm at Washington Public Library to hear Valerie Battle Kienzle discuss her new book, “Ready to Wear – a History of the Footwear and Garment Industries in Saint Louis.”
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