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AUGUST 4, 2009
One more brief delay, but worth the wait

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.

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JUNE 10, 2009
Jazz in the Park

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'.

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Category: Programs

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JUNE 2, 2009
You've got to see this

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.

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Category: Library Construction

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MAY 5, 2009
Summer Reading Club

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!

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APRIL 8, 2009
Piece by Piece

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.

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Category: Library Construction

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APRIL 8, 2009
Easter Holiday

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?

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Categories: HolidayCatalogResources

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MARCH 11, 2009
Summer Reading Program

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.

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Category: Programs

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MARCH 11, 2009
Long Time, No Blog

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.

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JANUARY 27, 2009
All Iowa Reads 2009

The Rope Walk

* * * 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"!

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Category: All Iowa Reads

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JANUARY 23, 2009
Love your library?

Heart coffee

Cozy up with a good book today!

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JANUARY 2, 2009
Winter Programs @ the Library

Winter Programs

Sign up for Winter programs @ the Library!

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Categories: StorytimeWee ReadPrograms

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DECEMBER 30, 2008
Happy New Year 2009 ~ from WPL staff!

New Year picture

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!

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Category: Library Hours

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DECEMBER 16, 2008
Holiday Closings @ the Library

Peanuts Christmas

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.

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Category: Library Hours

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DECEMBER 10, 2008
Library Construction!

Construction site picture

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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Category: Library Construction

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NOVEMBER 29, 2008
What's With Downloadable Audiobooks?!

WILBOR downloadable audio

Why Download Audiobooks?!?

  • They're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
  • They're easy and fun to use
  • They're portable: listen on your computer, in the car, on your mp3 player, on your iPod, etc....
  • You don't have to worry about returning them on time!
  • and, best of all... THEY'RE FREE!!!

For more information, click here!

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Category: Technology

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NOVEMBER 18, 2008
Thanksgiving closings

Thanksgiving dinner

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!

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Category: Library Hours

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NOVEMBER 4, 2008
Storytime & Wee Read Registration

Storytime

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

Sign up at the Library!

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Categories: StorytimeWee Read

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OCTOBER 31, 2008
Welcome to News @ WPL

Welcome to News @ WPL, a new way for us to talk and listen to our users. Watch this space for the latest news and events at your library, then tell us what you think!

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