The skies look like they are boiling in this picture. It may be wet outside, but it's dry inside the library. Stop by for some rainy-day books and DVDs!
1 day ago, Nelson Appell
the library with dark clouds

MASL's 2026-2027 Reading Lists for Missourians in grades 1 through 12 have been released. (i.e. The Mark Twain Awards, the Gateway Readers Awards) You can find them on the library's website. Each book includes a link to information about the books provided by TeachingBooks. https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/missouri-reading-lists

6 days ago, Nelson Appell
MASL Logo
TeachingBooks Logo
Valentines Crafternoon was a lot of fun! Thank you for coming out and making crafts with us.
7 days ago, Nelson Appell
Valentine Craternoon
Valentine Craternoon
Valentine Craternoon
Valentine Craternoon
Valentine Craternoon
Valentine Craternoon
Valentine Craternoon
Look what was found while pruning the rose bushes outside the library. A praying mantis egg case - a little nest attached to the bush. For some of us, this makes our day!
8 days ago, Nelson Appell
praying mantis nest
praying mantis nest

The February Art Club's focus will be collage. There are so many styles and ways to approach this. The Library will have all kinds of paper and stencils along with our usual paints and canvases. We also had some wood picture frames donated, which could be really fun to use for this. If you have pictures or images you want to use and need printed, feel free to come a little early and we'll help you get that done. See you Wednesday February 11 @ 6:00 p.m.

11 days ago, Nelson Appell
Art Club - 2nd Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Starting on Monday February 9, the Library will have new passport hours. Due to the demands of the library, there will be no passports processed between 3pm-5pm. Please note the library still has evening hours on Wednesday and Thursday. Sickness and vacation can affect availability, so we recommend you call 636-390-1070 to verify an agent is in.

For more information, click here.

The New Hours:
Monday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 8:00 am – 3:00 & 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, 8:00 am – 3:00 & 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

13 days ago, Nelson Appell
Announcement of New Passport Hours
The public library, in your pocket. You follow library news and events using the app. Download the City of Washington app from the IOS App Store or Android Play Store.
14 days ago, Nelson Appell
Library App: Public Library, in your pocket
The first hours for the social worker at the library are Thursday February 5 from 9am to 2pm. No appointments.
16 days ago, Nelson Appell
Need Help Finding Support?
Need Help Finding Support?
Take a blind date with a book in February. Select a wrapped book that looks interesting, read it, and return your blind date review slip to the library. If you didn't have a good date, definitely return your slip! This is all in good fun.
17 days ago, Nelson Appell
dating review display
blind date review slips
blind dates with a book, wrapped

The library's new Mahjong Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from Noon - 3 p.m. They meet next on Thursday February 5 @ Noon in the library meeting room. Beginners are welcome!

18 days ago, Nelson Appell
Mahjong Picture of mahjong tiles

Washington Public Library has updated its website, which we believe is easier to use. Hint: if you're confused, click on the "Menu" button in the upper right corner. If you run into any problems, let us know so can fix them. Thank you for supporting the library.

21 days ago, Nelson Appell
Welcome to Washington Public Library

Congratulations to Renee Watson for winning the 2026 Newbery Award for her book, "All the Blues in the Sky."

22 days ago, Nelson Appell
2026 Newbery Medal Winner Renee Watson "All the blues in the Sky"
Need Help Finding Support? Meet one-on-one with our FREE library social worker for help. Drop-in for help - no appointment needed. This program is made possible thanks to our partner: Scenic Regional Library.
Hours: 9AM to 2PM.
Dates:
Thursday Feb 5
Thursday Feb 19
Thursday March 5
Thursday March 19
Thursday April 9
Thursday April 23
Thursday May 7
25 days ago, Nelson Appell
Library Social Worker @ Washington Public Library
Library Social Worker @ Washington Public Library
Friday's Weird Pets featured a White's Tree Frog and a Bearded Dragon. This Friday, January 16, at 4:00 pm, the Weird Pets Series continues with Hedgehogs. And yes, there will be a live Hedgehog.
about 1 month ago, City of Washington
weird pets (1000 x 1000 px)
The library's new Mahjong Club held its first session on Friday. They meet again on Friday, January 23 from Noon to 3 pm. This is an excellent time for Mahjong beginners to learn the game.
about 1 month ago, City of Washington
mahjong (1000 x 1000 px)
We are enjoying some cozy winter reading during our Winter Reading Challenge! What have you been reading?
about 1 month ago, City of Washington
Winter Reading Header for Carousel (1000 x 1000 px)