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Events & Programs

Cabin Fever Adult Reading Program
February 2 thru March 17

Beginning February 2, adults are invited to celebrate
the last six weeks of winter by coming into the Main
or Branch Library to pick up a winter "reading log".
As you read, be sure to enter our weekly prize drawings.
Those who have completed their book logs by
Saturday, March 17, can enter in the Cabin Fever
Grand Prize Drawing!


The Legend of the White Sky Author
Thursday, February 16, at 6:00pm
Main Library


Author Linda Edwards shares her book, detailing a
Sioux woman's adventurous journey from disgrace to
triumph. Ms. Edwards will follow the reading with a
Q & A session and will sign and sell copies of her book.


FREE Tax Help
Tuesdays, February 7- April 10, 1:00-4:00pm


Free tax help will again be available at the Main
Library for senior citizens and low-income persons
through AARP's Tax Aid Program. Check in at the
front desk for first-come, first-serve appointments.
Some tax forms are available at your library, or at:
www.irs.gov (federal)
http://tax.illinois.gov (Illinois)


Dollar-A-Day Boys:
Stories From the CCC Work Camps
Thursday, March 8, at 2:00pm
Main Library


During the Great Depression, over 3 million young
men across the U.S. enlisted in the Civilian Conservation
Corps. Nationally-known author Bill Jamerson will present
stories, videos & original music about the CCC.


Musician/Storyteller/Author Mike Anderson
Thursday, April 12, at 6:30pm
Main Library


Washington native Mike Anderson is known far and wide
for his fun-filled, captivating music and stories! Join us
as he returns to celebrate National Library Week with a
lively hour of stories and songs for the whole family.


Adult Reader Book Club @ Your Library
Thursday, April 12, from 6:30-7:30pm

Sign up to be part of a new book club meeting at the
Main Library. Space is limited, so call or come into
the Main Library to reserve your spot! The club meets
every other month.



Book Sale

Friends of Washington Library Book Sale:

Donations of used books, DVDs,& CDs in good
condition will be accepted beginning March 19
for the SPRING BOOK SALE. The sale will begin
with a preview for F.o.W.L members on
Friday, April 20th. The sale will run from Saturday,
April 21st thru noon on Wednesday, April 25th.


Next F.o.W.L. Meeting: Tuesday, April 3, at 6:30pm
in the Main Library Study Room. New members are
always welcome! Plan the sale and get involved!


Registration Options:
NOTE: Registrations are limited; on a first-come
basis. If a program / event registration is full when
we receive your submission, we will contact you.

  1. Online Registration - Click here
  2. Sign-up at either library location
  3. Sign-up by phone:
    Main Library (Five Points): 444-2241
    or Sunnyland Branch (Sunnyland Plaza):
    745-3023




2012 Holiday Schedule

The library will be closed:

January 2
February 20
May 28
July 4
September 3
November 22 & 23
December 24 & 25
December 31 (close at 1:00pm)

January 1, 2013




Alliance Digital Media Library

Using your home computer, Washington
District Library patrons can download
eBooks and audiobooks through the
Alliance Digital Media Library. Access
the virtual library through the links provided
on our home page. If you have any
questions please call the Main Library at
444-2241. One-on-one instruction is
available for Washington Library patrons
by appointment only.

To watch a brief video on how to browse,
checkout and get eBooks for Amazon® Kindle click here.
(This video is for demonstration purposes only.
The website process may vary slightly.)





Ancestry Library Edition is
available at your library!

Discover your family history with the world's
largest genealogy website. To view Ancestry
using the link above you must either be at the
Main Library in Five Points or the Branch
location in Sunnyland Plaza.