Washington Public Library is closed all day, November 11, 2026 in Observance of Veteran's Day. The library will re-open on Thursday, November 12 @ 8:00 a.m.
1 day ago, Nelson Appell
A big thank you to the librarians who stayed Friday night to host the Tween Lock-in at the library. We had a blast. Memories were made, and we hope these kids become library users for life.
2 days ago, Nelson Appell
Join us at the Library on Thursday, November 12 @ 6:30 p.m. to learn about "The Automobile in St. Louis: An Illustrated Timeline" by Molly Butterworth & Thomas Eyssell. Click here for more information: https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3178639

5 days ago, Nelson Appell
Warner's Warm-up runs through this weekend, November 1. Drop off your coats in the donation boxes at the Library's main entrance. Thank you for your generosity! All coats collected here are distributed in Franklin County.
12 days ago, Nelson Appell

Get unlimited access to digital comics, manga and picture books through our newly offered service Comics Plus! There are no holds, waitlists, or borrowing limits. New titles are added weekly. Thousands of titles are available.
You will need your Library Card to access. We have three collections - children, teen, and adult.
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/comicsplus

12 days ago, Nelson Appell
A social service Case Manager will be at the library On October 27, from 9am - Noon. No appointments.

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation is partnering with the local libraries to send a Case Manager to visit the branches of Scenic Regional Library and Washington Public Library. The remaining 2026 Schedule is:
October 27 - Washington Public Library
November 24 - Sullivan Branch
December 22 - New Haven Branch

Case managers can assist individuals in finding resources related to housing, food, childcare, healthcare, employment and transportation. They can also provide guidance for accessing support services such as mental health care, counseling, domestic violence resources, and substance use treatment. In addition, assistance is available for applying for benefits, including SNAP, Medicaid, unemployment, and disability, as well as replacing important documents such as IDs and birth certificates.
16 days ago, Nelson Appell
Stop by anytime the library is open, from October 29 through October 31, for a Halloween Hunt in the children’s area. Costumes welcome! Fun for the whole family!
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3176513
16 days ago, Nelson Appell
Design, create, and take home your own personalized Gilmore Girls/Book themed oracle or affirmation deck. We’ll watch a couple of episodes of Gilmore Girls while we craft. All supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, October 27 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ages 12 & Up
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3165506

20 days ago, Nelson Appell
It's time for another Tween Lock-In: an action-packed, after-hours event for ages 9 to 12. Registration required. Registration starts Monday, October 26th.
We are looking for teen volunteers to help with the event. Teen Volunteers also need to register.
Call 636-390-0170 to register.
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3176446

20 days ago, Nelson Appell
The Library is collecting new and gently used winter coats for the Warners’ Warm-Up annual coat drive from October 19, 2026, to November 1, 2026.
Collection boxes are located in the library's main entrance. Visit www.kurtwarner.org/warmup for more information.
23 days ago, Nelson Appell
Join us at the Library on October 20 @ 6:30 p.m. Stori Smith from the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO) will present "Rethinking Plastic Through Local Change."
Presentation sponsored by Friends of the Library
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3165492
27 days ago, Nelson Appell
A Friends of the Library Speaker Series event. Thursday night October 8 6:00 p.m. at the Library, Ron Montgomery will present his debut novel, "Mikie's Key." This is a young-adult fantasy novel, the first book in a planned series of three. See you at the library!

about 1 month ago, Nelson Appell
Thank you for a great turnout on a Saturday morning to learn All About Owls with the World Bird Sanctuary! And than you Miss Ruth for being there!
about 1 month ago, Nelson Appell
This Saturday, October 3 @ 10:00 a.m. World Bird Sanctuary will be here to tell us "All About Owls," including a flight demonstration.

Event will be held at Main Park Pavilion @ 205 High Street.

about 1 month ago, Nelson Appell

Library now stocks a step-by-step early reading program. This collection is located on the Early Reading shelves in the children's section. My Road to Reading is a complete, step-by-step early reading system designed to help children build reading skills with confidence while giving families the tools they need to support learning at home.

Find more information here:
https://myroadtoreading.com/public-library/program-overview/
https://www.mackin.com/cms/uploads/pdfs/MRTR/ProgramOverview/MRTR_ProgramOverview.pdf

Browse our collection of books here:

about 1 month ago, Nelson Appell
Over the last two months, the art club painted some vibrant scenes of a creek flowing through a grove of trees. Art club is for ages 16+. They meet on the 4th Thursdays of the month. The next meeting is Thursday, October 22 @ 6:00 p.m.
about 1 month ago, Nelson Appell
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive @ the library is Tuesday, September 29 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-redcross or visit www.redcrossblood.org
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3095035
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
Animal lovers! The Endangered Wolf Center will be at the library Saturday morning @ 10:00 a.m. to talk about their wolves. https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3095042
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell

Wednesday, September 22 @ 2:30 p.m. Frauds & Scams: Know the signs. Protect Yourself. Scammers are getting smarter. Their tactics are getting more convincing. And with new technology like artificial intelligence and voice cloning, it can be harder than ever to tell what’s real. Join BFC at the Washington Public Library for a FREE Fraud & Scams Presentation designed to help you recognize the warning signs before you become a victim. Refreshments are provided.

Find More Information Here: https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3141910

about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
Thank you to Borgia High students for their help setting up the book sale. They were amazing. The big room opens for a Friends preview sale Friday @ 3pm. https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3102759
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell