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Photos with Backstories: A Collection of Favorite Photos over 32 Years by Lyle Moen & Nancy Rash
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesFeatured in the 33rd Annual Photo Exhibit at the Washington Public Library, Helen Wilson Gallery, January 2, 2025 to January 31, 2025 Come view the exhibit and enjoy our local talent. Whether hiking through grizzly bear country in Alaska, or flying in a helicopter with the doors off for better photography, these are the backstories…
Beginning Sewing I Pillowcases
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesParticipants will learn basic sewing skills in three sessions making a bed pillowcase with Jean Frazer. You will learn how to thread the sewing machine, wind a bobbin, cut out your pattern, and sew a basic bed pillowcase. Registered participants should bring: ¾ yard of woven fabric as their main color and ¼ yard of…
Beginning Sewing II Tote Bags
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesParticipants will learn to sew a tote bag with Jean Frazer. This bag can be made in two sizes, small or large. The sample made for class is the large size, and is 16” x 12” by 6”, about the size of a paper grocery bag. Materials needed: Fabric for the outer bag and the…
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesWashington for Justice and the Washington Public Library are sponsoring a Second Annual MLK Commemoration Day. We will be remembering and honoring the work of the great Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The evening will include a "Tough Conversation" with two Iowa authors who write about racism and white supremacy in America:…
Clever Little Books Workshop
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesWe’ll look at a variety of small handmade books, and you’ll make two books during the workshop. No stitching is needed to assemble these simple books. If you attended the Making Pretty Papers workshop, you’ll be able to use your pretty papers creations for the covers of your books. If you missed that workshop, decorative…