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What are you reading next? Here are Novelist's mid-year recommendations of their 2026 favorite books, so far. You can access Novelist for more recommendations with your library card: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=036-182&profile=novelist

5 days ago, Nelson Appell

When we get very busy checking in books in the back room, the librarians make book cart trains and pretend they are train conductors. When it's very quiet you can sometimes hear them saying "chugga chugga choo choo."

5 days ago, Nelson Appell

We had a great time learning about insects, pollinators, bugs ( and ticks). Thank you John Guildehaus for sharing your collection and knowledge. Part of John's collection is on display in the library lobby. Check it out next time you're at the library.

6 days ago, Nelson Appell

Beloved author Jane Yolen passed away this week. (February 11, 1939 – June 11, 2026) She was a prolific author who wrote over 400 books, won many awards, and served in many positions in author organizations. Her "How Do Dinosaurs..." series is a popular checkout at Washington Public Library.

6 days ago, Nelson Appell

A patron sent us these pictures from this weekend of a hawk perched over the native garden in front of the library.

7 days ago, Nelson Appell

A lifetime of literacy and learning starts by reading to young children. The library offers preschool storytime Friday mornings at 10am. Tot times, with stories targeted for age 3 and under, happens every Thursday at 9:00 am and 10:00 am. See you at the library!

12 days ago, Nelson Appell

Have you tried the Golden Egg Mini Reading Challenge? Pick a golden egg, win prizes and enter into the raffle for $50 Gift Certificates. More information: https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/2929945

13 days ago, Nelson Appell

If you complete your 40 days of the summer reading challenge, you earn the "Unearth Your Story" T-Shirt with a skeleton T-Rex. Haven't registered yet? There's still time. Pickup a reading log at the library or register online using Beanstack: https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/reading-challenges

14 days ago, Nelson Appell

Shout-out to Adventure 360 Paleo X for a fantastic presentation on dinosaurs and fossils. Everyone got to touch a triceratops scapula, a raptor claw, a T-Rex tooth, and more.

17 days ago, Nelson Appell

The Dog Man series is a perennial children's favorite - but what do you in the summer when many Dog Man books are checked out? You ask the librarians to help place holds on the Dog Man titles you want, of course. And you also look for some other books your child could try while they are waiting. We have some suggestions.

17 days ago, Nelson Appell

Mahjong's popularity is growing fast. The library hosts mahjong club on Thursdays from Noon to 3:00pm. An instructor is available to teach newcomers on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Come on out and give it a try.

18 days ago, Nelson Appell

What If Puppets brought Ringo's Sing-a-Long Roadtrip to the library Wednesday morning. It was great to see all the families coming out to sing along with Ringo!

19 days ago, Nelson Appell

If you liked Remarkably Bright Creatures (the book or movie), try one of these books. Find more read-alikes on our website. https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/adult-reading-lists

19 days ago, Nelson Appell

After a week of summer reading, these are the most logged children's books in Beanstack. Keep logging your books, keep logging your days! After 20 days of reading 20 minutes each day, children can pickup their dinosaur bags. Signup for Summer Reading Challenge at the library or use signup in Beanstack:

20 days ago, Nelson Appell

It's Week 2 of Summer Reading Challenge. It's not too late to sign-up and win prizes, including a summer reading T-Shirt. Pickup a reading log at the library, or signup online using beanstack and track your reading!
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/reading-challenges
Unearth a Story this summer at the library!

20 days ago, Nelson Appell

Unearth A Story Summer Reading Challenge

After summer school ends, the library will partner with the "Foundation for Strengthening Families" as a host site for the USDA Summer Food Service.

This service is for families with children ages 1-18.

Program Basics:
Pickup Food @ Washington Public Library between 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Food Service begins Monday, June 29 and runs on Mondays until public school starts.
Includes 7 Days of Breakfast & Lunch.
Includes FRESH Fruits, Vegetables & Dairy!
At pickup, children’s names and ages are required.
No Registration.

21 days ago, Nelson Appell

USDA Summer food service ad with a picture of a plate of fruits & vegetables

Here are some more photos from Friday night's Summer Reading Kickoff party.

23 days ago, Nelson Appell

Friday night's Summer Reading Kickoff party with the Show-Me Dinosaurs was amazing - thank you for such a great turnout. And thank you to the Show-Me Dinosaurs. We were assured they were gentle dinosaurs; and they didn't bite even one person.

If you haven't signed up for summer reading challenge yet, you still can! https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/reading-challenges

23 days ago, Nelson Appell

The weather report is bouncing all over the place today. Rain or shine, the summer reading kickoff is happening. The crafts are ready, the dinosaurs are on their way. The party starts at 6:00 p.m.

24 days ago, Nelson Appell

Art Club is always doing something interesting with older teens and adults. This month we're going to do some acrylic painting and be following along with this YouTube tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_iVAaD1McI.

We will have out our normal supply of canvas and paints, both acrylic and watercolor. If you don't want to follow along with the video, please feel free to come and create something different.

Art Club meets Thursday, May 28, in the meeting room at 6:00 p.m.! Ages 16 & Up. https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/events?id=56008701

26 days ago, Nelson Appell