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We plunge into the dark part of the year, when we can sit with a blanket on our lap and read, maybe with a cat or dog for company. Don't forget the pleasures of reading short stories. If you're in-between books, feeling distracted, or don't know what to read next, give short stories a try. Read from the Best American series, which includes realistic, mystery, and sci-fi/fantasy. Try the Black Lizard series of classic mysteries, or the Jeff and Ann Vandermeer-edited series of classic weird/fantasy stories. Try short stories in a foreign language. Or pick any of our books on short stories. During the Holiday season, let me recommend "The Usual Santas," an entirely original Santa caper story found in Mick Herron's collection of stories, "Dolphin Junction." You can also listen to this story online, read by Levar Burton. See you at the Library! |
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River Crossing |
Now available as an e-book Set in a Missouri river town, Washington local author Melissa Burnett's "River Crossing" asks the question, "If you could give yourself a different life, would you?"
Visit the Writer's Corner to use the library's publishing tools:
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Friends of the Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 3, 4:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Join the Friends of the Library! The Friends of the Library Board Meeting is an open meeting. The Friends meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
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Craft & Hobby
Craft and Hobby provides on-demand access to more than 9 online learning libraries, 4,000+ hours of content, and 20 different creative disciplines. Classes to serve all interests from quilting and knitting to woodworking and fitness. All content is family safe and accessible for all ages.
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Flipster
Flipster provides instant access to over 40 popular magazines, including Consumer Reports, People, and Sports Illustrated. Read current or back issues with a Web browser or mobile device using the free app.
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Kanopy
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming service with a collection of more than 30,000 films, including feature films, documentaries, foreign language films, kids’ movies, kids’ TV shows, classes from the Great Courses, and training videos. Kanopy Kids includes the Sesame Street catalog and animated versions of popular storybooks.
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Learning Express
Strengthen your high school or college academic skills. Prepare for placement tests and graduate school entrance exams. Basic skill building, preparation, and practice testing. Build a resume and cover letter. And more! You need your library card number.
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Pronunciator
Pronunciator offers lessons in 80 languages, including Arabic, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. The online language learning program incorporates learning guides, music, film, and more. Many language lessons have sections designed for learners as young as ages 3–6. In addition, it offers an English as a Second Language curriculum. To log in: enter your library card number.
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What Do I Read Next?
Looking for a good book? A puzzling mystery, or an historical thriller? A sweet romance, or topical nonfiction? Now you can get recommended reads sent to your inbox. With almost 20 categories of recommendations, you can select whatever category you want to receive. You're in complete control. Make changes to your subscriptions whenever you want.
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Tot Time
Thursdays in December , 9am and 10am
Library Meeting Room
Stories, songs and finger-plays for children under age 3. No Tot Time Thursday December 25 or Thursday January 1.
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Preschool Storytimes
Fridays in December, 10:00 am
Library Meeting Room.
Join us on Fridays for stories and songs for ages 3-6. Take Home Crafts are provided.
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Wagging Tales
Monday, December 8, 5:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Join the Franklin County Humane Society dogs at the library. Reading to dogs is a great way for children to practice their reading skills, and make a furry friend at the same time.
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Legos Club
Tuesday, December 16, 3:30 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
We supply the Legos; you supply the creativity. Legos Club meets the third Tuesdays of the Month.
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Vote for Duck? . |
Countdown to Noon with Duck
Ring in 2026 with “The Duck” from Doreen Cronin’s best-selling book, “Duck for President.” We’ll have a rocking “Noon” Year’s Eve Party! Music, dancing & a Meet-n-Greet with the Duck for family fun. Vote for your favorite children’s and adult books!
(The Library will have a voting booth and ballot boxes leading up to the event.)
This event is part of the Smithsonian Exhibit, "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America." Wednesday, December 31, 11:00 a.m. - Noon |
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Wednesday Morning Book Club
Wednesday, December 3, 10:00 am
Library Meeting Room
This month join us at the new date for a discussion of "The Book of Love" by Kelly Link. Wednesday Morning Book Club meets the 1st Wednesday of each month @ 10:00 a.m.
You can find a reading list here: https://www.washmolib.org/book-clubs/.
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Saturday Wordsmiths Studio
Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.
Library Meeting Room
Interested in writing but can't make the library's regular Wordsmiths meeting? Try the Wordsmiths Studio. This group will have a different focus than the Wednesday Wordsmiths group. Anyone can attend! They meet the 1st Saturday of the month @ 10:00 a.m.
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Crafting & Creativity
Tuesday, December 9, 6:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
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. Each month we’ll have a theme for a craft or art project. All supplies provided. Ages 12 & Up
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Art Club for ages 16 & up
Wednesday, December 10 , 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Art Club is a space for artists (16 and older) to meet and work on projects, get advice, learn new skills and have fun. Washington staff will lead the group. ages 16 & up.
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Washington Wordsmiths
Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Writers submit a writing sample (short story, poem, novel chapter) to discuss at the meeting. Writers of all abilities are welcome. Please contact the library if you have questions or would like to be on the meeting submissions list.
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Wednesday Evening Book Club
Wednesday, December 17, 6:30 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Join the Book Club for a discussion of "Rules of Civility" by Amor Towles. Library supplies all copies of the book. Wednesday Book club meets the 3rd Wednesdays of each month @ 6:30 p.m.
You can find a reading list here: https://www.washmolib.org/book-clubs/.
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Made Into Movies
Monday, December 29, 10:00 a.m.
Library Meeting Room
A book/movie club for individuals interested in answering the question, "Was the book really better than the movie?" Ages 18 & up. This club meets the Last Monday of each month. Library supplies the popcorn!
Book Clubs/Book-to-Movie Club/Art Club
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Washington Public Library
410 Lafayette St, Washington, Missouri 63090
636-390-1070
https://www.washmolib.org |
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