The Smithsonian Voices and Votes exhibit was packed up Monday into carts and will leave the library for its next stop later this week. Thank You to MO Humanities for the opportunity to host this exhibit.
3 days ago, Nelson Appell
And they're off! Friday's Teen egg hunt distributed dollar bills, a ton of chocolate, and $25 in Downtown Washington gift certificates to local teens.
4 days ago, Nelson Appell
We are seeing an increase in patrons being scammed out of money online for passports. DO NOT give your personal or payment information to a third-party online passport site. ONLY the U.S. Department of State issues passports. Do not be scammed into paying more for a private company to fill out of pass on your application. The official website ends in ".gov."
https://travel.state.gov/Call the Library and speak to a passport agent if you have any questions.
9 days ago, Nelson Appell
Pout-Pout Fish story time with Children's Librarian Miss Ruth at Cinema 1 was a blast! Remember - the library has a lot of Pout-Pout books available for checkout. Come on in and get the books that are the basis for the hit movie.
13 days ago, Nelson Appell
The MO Book Festival is coming four weeks from today! April 18, 2026 from 9am - 2pm. We've been busy putting a together a schedule of events for all ages. Hop on over to the program page to what's new, including our latest program featuring local social media star Sarah Craffty.
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/festival-programs13 days ago, Nelson Appell
The 5th Community Read book pickup starts Monday March 23. You can pickup a copy of "Speak to me of Home" by Jeanine Cummins, and the Program Guide, at Washington Public Library or any branch of Scenic Regional Library.
There will be great programs throughout April.
Find the digital program guide here.
Visit the website for more information.
See you at the library!
16 days ago, Nelson Appell
Author Gideon Sterer will be at Family Reading Night tonight at Washington Middle School beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fun Fact: Gideon has 25 books scheduled to come out in the next couple years. The library now has signed copies of his books for checkout!
28 days ago, Nelson Appell
Last night was the first library puzzle race of 2026. Congratulations to the winners and their winning time of 1:17:14.34.
about 1 month ago, Nelson Appell
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!
about 1 month ago, Nelson Appell
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
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
Valentines Crafternoon was a lot of fun! Thank you for coming out and making crafts with us.
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
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!
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
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.
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
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.
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
The first hours for the social worker at the library are Thursday February 5 from 9am to 2pm. No appointments.
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
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.
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
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!
about 2 months ago, Nelson Appell
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.
2 months ago, Nelson Appell
Congratulations to Renee Watson for winning the 2026 Newbery Award for her book, "All the Blues in the Sky."
2 months ago, Nelson Appell
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
2 months ago, Nelson Appell
