LibraryAware September 2025

What's Happening at the Library

September 2025

From the Director

It's time again for the Friends of the Library book sale, which is always a hit with our bibliophiles. This year the Friends are making a change by hosting a Friends of the Library Members Preview Sale on Thursday evening September 18 from 6-8pm. The Friends are an essential part of making this a great library, and I hope you come out and support all their hard work. For more information about the Friends, visit their section of the website. Otherwise, take a look at our September program offerings below. I'll see you at the library!

Fall Book Sale @ the Library

Thursday, September 18th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fall Book Sale Friends Preview Sale The preview sale is for current friends members or you can join at the door. Member check in and new member sign up begins at 5 p.m. All Friends Members will receive a complimentary tote bag!
Friday, September 19th from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20th from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21st from Noon-4:00 p.m. Fall Book Sale

Friends of the Washington Public Library Fall Book Sale will be held in the Library Meeting Room. All Ages

Library is closed September 1 all-day in observance of Labor Day

Kids

Tot Times
Thursdays, 9:00 am and 10:00 am

Join us on Thursdays for Tot Time, with stories and activities for children 3 and under. There are two sessions: 9:00 am & 10:00 am.

Preschool Storytimes
Fridays in September, 10:00 am
Library Meeting Room.

Join us on Fridays for stories and songs for ages 3-6. Take Home Crafts are provided.

Fall Freestyle Art for Ages 9 & Up
Wednesdays, September 3rd & 10th and October 1st & 8th at 4:00 p.m. Fall Freestyle Art Create art this fall! Ages 9 & Up

Wagging Tales
Monday, September 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.

Chess Club
Tues, Sept 9 & Thurs, Sept 25, 6:30 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you want to practice your skills, or play for fun? Chess Club meets the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursdays of each month, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome!

Lets Make Applesauce!
Friday, September 12th at 4:00 p.m. Lets Make Applesauce!: Kids Cooking Class (Ages 4-6) Join the fun and learn to make a sweet fall treat. Ages 4-6 Registration begins Tuesday, September 2nd.

Legos Club
Tuesday, September 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.

Teens

Chess Club
Tues, Sept 9 & Thurs, Sept 25, 6:30 p.m.
Library Meeting Room
Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you want to practice your skills, or play for fun? Chess Club meets the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursdays of each month, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome!

Tarot Tea Party
Registration begins September 22nd. Event: Tuesday, September 30th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Tarot Tea Party Prepare to be enchanted with activities including games, giveaways, and DIY Tarot Card crafting. Magical bites and mystical drinks will be served. Fun for ages 13 & Up.

Adult

Wednesday Morning Book Club
Wednesday, September 3, 10:00 am
Library Meeting Room
This month join us at the new date for a discussion of "The Three-Body Problem" by Cixin Liu. 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/.

Great Decisions

Wednesdays, September 3 through September 24th at 1:00 p.m. Great Decisions Discussion Group Great Decisions is prepared by the Foreign Policy Association which takes no stand on issues. Its purpose is to create civil discourse on current foreign policy issues facing the United States. Adult

For a list of topics: click here.

Anthology Release & Local Author Soiree
Friday, September 5th 6:00-8:00 p.m. Washington Wordsmiths Anthology Release & Local Author Soiree Join the celebration! The library’s writers’ group, the Washington Wordsmiths, is publishing their 2nd anthology, “‘Doorknobs & Pathways’.” To add to the festivity local authors are invited to bring their work to sell. Come talk to the authors and enjoy festive treats. Copies of “‘Doorknobs & Pathways'” will be available for purchase.

Saturday Wordsmiths Studio
Saturday, September 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.

Crafting & Creativity
2nd Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Crafting & Creativity Find delight in the act of creation. Each month we’ll have a theme for a craft or art project. All supplies provided. 12 & Up

Art Club for ages 16 & up
Wednesday, September 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.

Crossing the Pond
Thursday, September 11th at 6:00 p.m. Crossing the Pond: Tracing Ancestors in Immigration and Naturalization Records Join Bill Eddleman and learn how to locate and interpret immigration and naturalization records to uncover your ancestors journey to the U.S. Adult Registration begins September 1st.

Maybe It's Your Medications with Hedva Levy
Tuesday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. Friends Author: Hedva Levy “Maybe It’s Your Medications” Author talk and book signing sponsored by Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads. Adult

Wednesday Evening Book Club
Wednesday, September 17, 6:30pm
Library Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of December's book - "H is for Hawk" by Helen Macdonald. Library supplies all copies of the book. Wednesday Evening Book club meets the 3rd Wednesdays of each month.

https://www.washmolib.org/book-clubs/

Washington Wordsmiths
Wednesday, September 24, 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.

Made Into Movies
Monday, September 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

Tarot Tea Party
Registration begins September 22nd. Event: Tuesday, September 30th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Tarot Tea Party Prepare to be enchanted with activities including games, giveaways, and DIY Tarot Card crafting. Magical bites and mystical drinks will be served. Fun for ages 13 & Up