Washington Public Library
Armchair Adventures: Italy from an Artist’s Eye
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington, Washington, IA, United StatesJoin us as Nancy Albert takes us on a journey of her trip to Italy through the artist's eye. "My name is Nancy Albert and I've lived in Washington for 10 years. I've been a watercolor artist for over 25 years. In June I had the pleasure of attending a watercolor workshop in Italy, in…
Dottie Schley Suicide Prevention Training
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington, Washington, IA, United StatesDottie Schley from the I'm Glad You Stayed Project will be coming to the library to do a suicide prevention training. It will be on August 15th in the meeting room upstairs at 5-7 PM. We would like people to register ahead of time but it is not necessary.
Washington Writers’ Workshop
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington, Washington, IA, United StatesJoin us for a presentation from our visiting novelist Karen Musser Nortman during the first hour. We will workshop participant's submissions during the second hour. Karen Musser Nortman spent 22 years as a secondary social studies teacher and 18 years as a test specialist for ACT (formerly American College Testing) before retiring in 2011. Since…
Warm Up Washington, Coat Drive
YMCA of Washington Iowa 530 W 5th St., Washington, IA, United StatesDonations of LIKE NEW winter apparel (coats, jackets, hats, gloves, or scarves) from infant to adult sizes will be accepted at the Washington Community YMCA, Washington Public Library, and the Ann C. Williams Farm Bureau Office between September 18th-October 11th. Item distribution will begin October 17th-October 20th at the Washington Public Library while supplies last.
Library Fun Fest
Washington, IA, United StatesCome join us for a party in the alley behind the library to celebrate our summer reading success! There will be free cotton candy, snow cones, balloon animals, music and games! Free and open to all!
Natalee Gent Parenting Series
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington, Washington, IA, United StatesNatalee Gent, registered dietician, will come to speak for our parenting series on Tuesday, September 26th at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. She will present on baby led weaning.
Red Cedar Chamber Music, Retracted Retirement
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington, Washington, IA, United StatesThe Red Cedar Chamber Music group presents Retracted Retirement. Brahms took himself out of retirement to write this piece. The great composer Johannes Brahms briefly retired from composition in 1890 at the age of 57. However, after hearing clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld perform, he came out of retirement to write some of his greatest works, including…
Armchair Adventures: Italy through an Artist’s Eye
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesJoin Nancy Albert as she takes you on a journey to Italy through the eyes of an artist.
Sticks & Strings
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesBring your knitting, crochet, and other projects for a relaxing hour with your fiber arts friends.
Thursday Noon Concert Series
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington, Washington, IA, United StatesBarbara Hodge will play her WX5 MIDI Controller and will be accompanied on piano by her sister, Virginia Tschantz.
Washington Writers’ Workshop
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesJoin us for a presentation on craft from our visiting writer Koada Heacock from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. As a recently converted poet, Koada is interested in genre-bending, narrative pieces. They enjoy working with experimental and expansive poetry and fiction. As a Montana native, they have a particular interest in writing about rural life and…
Jim Lester, Parents and the Technology Talk
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington, Washington, IA, United StatesJim Lester, Washington Police Chief, will present on app and internet safety for children and teens.