People have been asking if the new library will be opening in August, a guess we were making at the start of summer.  Due to some unforseen circumstances (I think that's how you say it) the library will now open near the end of September.  This is a firmer timeframe than we have been given in the past so it looks like we should make it this time.

Speaking of looking, take the time to look at the new pictures at the link under 'library info.'  Or you can walk down the street in front of the library now and might get a peek in the window.

Leave a reply below on what you are the most excited about at the new library.

Thanks to everyone who came out for Jazz in the Park yesterday!  We had great weather and enjoyed some fantastic music by the Mid-Prairie High School Jazz Band.  We even had some extra percussion from the new library's work site.  A special thanks to all the band members and their director, Dave Kunz, for all their hard work.

Join us next week on Tuesday, June 16th, as naturalist Pam Holz comes to speak to our kids about 'Animals on the Move.'  The Books on the Move summer reading club keeps on movin'.

Progress is quick at the new building and we have new pictures to show it.  You can see walls going up inside and some closer up looks of the brick work outside.  There is a link to the pictures under the 'About Us' tab.  Let us know what you think about what you see.

The Summer Reading Club is now open for registration at your Washington Public Library.  Parents can register their child at the circulation desk and take home a calendar to keep track of your reading.  More details about special events and reading prizes are printed on the calendar.  We hope to see you soon!

Construction continues at the new library site on the south side of the square.  Take a look as you pass by or check out the pictures on the website.  Let us know what you think of the progress.

Holidays can create interesting choices at the library since they do not have the same meaning for every person.  And there are always holidays which are only observed by certain people groups.  Easter seems to be more widely celebrated than most, at least in regards to Wal-Mart and other stores who gear up huge marketing campaigns.

What does Easter mean to you and how can we best provide Easter materials at your library?

Many of you have been asking about the summer reading program.  Thank you, we are glad you are excited about what is coming this summer.  Early information will be posted starting next Monday  with more details coming throughout the spring months.  Thanks again for your interest.

Wow, it has been a while since anyone has posted to the WPL blog!  Just so you know we didn't forget about it, this was due to a staff change (one of our quality staff, Debbie, moved to Alaska).  Hopefully, now that I have had a chance to settle in, you will see regular postings here again.

Let me know what you would be interested seeing in this space.  Maybe book discussions, topics regarding the new library building, or library tech questions?  Please make a comment and let me know.

* * * All Iowa Reads * * *

The All Iowa Reads book this year is The Rope Walk by Carrie Brown.  There are copies of the book reserved in the library from April 27th to May 27th.  There will be a discussion of the book in late May.  Between now and then, please feel free to add your comments onto this post.  Just click on "Add a Comment"!

Cozy up with a good book today!

Sign up for Winter programs @ the Library!

Happy New Year!

The library will close at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve and will be closed all day January 1st.  We will open again as usual at 9 a.m. Friday!

Have a safe and joyous holiday!

Here are the Library's holiday hours:

Wednesday, Dec. 24th (Christmas Eve): CLOSED

Thursday, Dec. 25th (Christmas Day): CLOSED

Friday, Dec. 26th & Saturday, Dec. 27th: OPEN 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Check out pictures of the library construction site!

The Library has a Flickr site that is updated with new pictures.  Check it out here!

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The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th to celebrate the holidays.  We will be open again at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 29th!

We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!

Storytime meets Tuesdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

It is for kids aged 3-5 years

Wee Read meets Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

It is for kids aged 18 months-3 years with an adult

Both groups meet from November 18th-December 16th

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