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Amy Menard will discuss how Edgar Allan Poe’s tragic life is represented throughout his poetry. Tuesday, October 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Teen/ Adult

Hear an expert panel cover soccer at the Missouri Book Festival, @WashMOLibrary, 1:45 p.m. Saturday. Legendary Ty Keough, @stlCITYsc broadcaster @joey_zana & Washingon Soccer Academy exec director @sarahlophoto join @ReedyPress author @soccermadeinstl. soccermadeinstlouis.com/author-events/…

July remains a very wet month! Here is the estimated storm total rainfall from the past 24 hours (July 15th-16th). The highest amounts fell along the I-64 corridor in Illinois. #ilwx #mowx #stlwx

This is a reminder that tomorrow's 10 a.m. Reptile Experience will be at Rennick Riverfront Park. Picnic benches are available for seating, but you may want to bring your own comfortable lawn chairs. See you in the morning!

Don’t consider yourself an artistic person but still love to create? This is the club for you! Find delight in the act of creation without concern for the final products quality. The next "Bad Art" Club is July 2 at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of making art. Teens/Adults.

Join us at the Library on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. as Leeann Pennington provides evidence-based facts about how our modern lifestyle is stealing our peace while also providing information on how mindfulness activities improve our overall well-being. Teen/Adult

We are so excited to be back in 2024! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 14, from 10-5 p.m., and join us in Downtown Washington at the Washington Public Library! Planning is underway, and we'll have our full programming schedule released in the coming months!!

VetNow: As a veteran, there are many benefits to help you and your family buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, and more. Veteran Navigators are available to help you determine your eligible benefits. Simply visit the library's website to get free, anonymous assistance.

The library will close at noon on Friday, May 3 for a Staff Meeting.

Author Amanda E. Doyle and illustrator Dan Zettwoch scoured the state, from border to border, to find these nuggets for curious kids of all ages. Library Meeting Room. Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. Adult & Teen.

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt with Smokey the Bear! Smokey the Bear is hidden around the Children's Library. Find all ten Smokey the Bear's and bring your scavenger hunt sheet to the lower circulation desk for a prize. April 22 - April 26.

Wednesday Book Club meets Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. to discuss Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. May's book selection is ready for pick-up.

Come visit our Poem in Your Pocket Day table at the library this week. Get inspiration from poetry books or create your own masterpiece!

Happy National Poetry Month! This week, stop by the library to write a poem for your pocket. All ages welcome!

We have more rocks left to help grow Medusa the Rock Snake. Stop by today to help us finish Medusa!

Happy National Library Week! Look how big Medusa the Rock Snake is growing! Stop by the library to help Medusa grow.

What a spectacular 22nd Annual Family Reading Night! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the festivities with special guests from “The Reflection in Me”- Marc Colagiovanni and Peter Reynolds! 📕💙🤩 #BlueJayPRIDE #ConnectWashMo

A few more pictures from Family Reading Night- what an amazing community event. I am so proud of the family engagement, focus on reading, our special guests @MarcCola3 @peterhreynolds, the organizers and the volunteers! 📕💙🤩 #WeReadWashMo #BlueJayPRIDE #BlownAway

@1WHSTheatre Love this! Thank you for being at Family Reading Night and sharing in the fun! 📕💙🤩

@FalconsAtTheLib Amazing night! Thanks for the teamwork!