Events Calendar

Oct
5
Thu
STEAM Power: STEAM with Dr. Dean
Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
STEAM Power: STEAM with Dr. Dean @ Washington District Library- Main Library

Come in for a different STEAM-inspired activity on the 1st Thursday of every month.

Intended for ages 5-12.

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.

Krafty Kids: Halloween in a Jar
Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Krafty Kids: Halloween in a Jar @ Washington District Library - Main Library

Join Miss Morgan for some afternoon crafting fun!

Ages: 5-12.

Oct
10
Tue
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.

Oct
12
Thu
Tween Thursdays: Macrame Ghosts
Oct 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Tween Thursdays: Macrame Ghosts @ Washington District Library- Main Library

Join Miss Cassie every week for a variety of events & activities. Get in the spooky spirit by crafting your own ghost! A variety of cord colors and textures will be supplied to make your ghost unique.

Ages: 9-18. Registration Required.

Call (309)444-2241 to register.

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
15
Sun
Family Movie Matinee
Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Family Movie Matinee @ Washington District Library- Main Library

Enjoy a movie with your family on a Sunday afternoon! Popcorn provided.

Movie: The Little Mermaid – PG (2023)

All ages are welcome.

Oct
16
Mon
Pokemon Club
Oct 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pokemon Club @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch

Calling all Pokemon trainers! Come join us every 3rd Monday for an afternoon of fun with themed games, crafts, and a time to trade cards.

Ages: 9-14.

Oct
19
Thu
Crafterschool: Spooky Windsock
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Crafterschool: Spooky Windsock @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch

Do you love decorating for Halloween? Join us after school for some crafting fun.

Ages: 5-12.

Oct
20
Fri
FoWL Book Sale
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm
FoWL Book Sale @ Washington District Library- Main Library

The sale includes thousands of books of all genres and topics. All proceeds go toward adding popular items to the collection, paying for additional programs, and covering expenses for the children’s department and summer reading.

Friday & Saturday: $1 each

Sunday: $0.50 each

Monday: $3/bag

Tuesday: Free/Donation

Book, DVD, and CD donations for the book sale are accepted Oct. 2 -15 at the Main Library.