Adult Events

Oct
4
Wed
Halloween Trivia
Oct 4 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Halloween Trivia @ Washington District Library - Main Library

Do you know everything there is to know about Halloween? Well, join us for Halloween Trivia to test your knowledge! Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.

Ages: 18+. Registration Required.

Call (309)444-2241 to register.

Oct
9
Mon
Homeschool Connections
Oct 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Homeschool Connections @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch

Join us for a morning of sharing ideas, having fun, and making connections with other homeschooling families every 2nd Monday.

This month we will be having a library scavenger hunt.

All ages are welcome.

Oct
10
Tue
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Oct 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cozy Mystery Book Club @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch

Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a discussion of that month’s book pick.

October:  The Candy Corn Murder (Leslie Meier)

Ages: 18 +.

Family Craft Night
Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Craft Night @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch

Come on in for some fall family crafting fun and make a scarecrow spoon!

All ages welcome. Registration Required.

Call (309)745-3023 to register.

FoWL Meeting
Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
FoWL Meeting @ Washington District Library- Sunnyland Branch

Would you like to support your library in a very tangible way? Then become a Friend of Washington Library! Meetings are held to take official votes on ways to use the funds raised for the library and to plan fundraising events.

Membership forms are at either location. The form and dues can be turned in at the check out desk.
Individual: $10
Family: $20
Benefactor: $50+
Lifetime: $200
Oct
11
Wed
Coffee and Company
Oct 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Coffee and Company @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch

Have you been feeling isolated? Are you interested in getting out of the house and getting social? Meet new faces and make social connections through fun games and activities. Donuts & drinks provided.

Ages: 18+.

Oct
12
Thu
WDL Book Club
Oct 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
WDL Book Club @ Washington District Library- Main Library

Join us on the second Thursday of the month to discuss books from all genres. Snacks & drinks provided.

October Book Choice: The Writing Retreat (Julia Bartz)

Ages: 18+.

Oct
14
Sat
Eclipse Viewing Party
Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Eclipse Viewing Party @ Washington District Library - Main Library

Join us in the library’s parking lot to view the 2023 Annular Eclipse! We will have games, crafts, & activities to keep us all entertained until the big event. The partial eclipse will be visible at 10:23 AM, with peak viewing at 11:54 AM, and final visibility at 1:33 PM. We will have a limited number of eclipse viewing glasses available on a first come, first serve basis.

All ages.

Oct
17
Tue
Coffee & Company
Oct 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Coffee & Company @ Five Points Miller Room

Have you been feeling isolated? Are you interested in getting out of the house and getting social? Meet new faces and make social connections through fun games and activities. Donuts & drinks provided.

Ages: 18+.

Oct
18
Wed
Genealogy Meet-Up
Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Genealogy Meet-Up @ Washington District Library- Main Library

Join us at the Main Library for our Genealogy Meet-Up. Come and share your discoveries and learn more about genealogical resources.

Ages: 18+.