Holidays @ the WDL
Check out what holiday-themed programs we have going on! Click for more information.
Nailed It! Christmas Cookie Decorating
Gingerbread House Decorating
Santa Storytime with Music & More
Ornament Extravaganza
Tween Thursday: Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Family Movie Night
Crafterschool: Snowman Ornaments
Chromebooks are back!!!
Washington District Library now has Chromebooks available for WDL adult cardholders, again!
There are 3 Chromebooks currently.
The Chromebooks are housed at the Sunnyland Branch and can be checked out immediately, if available. Holds can be placed on them to have sent to the Main Library for pick up, if needed.
They check out for 1 week and can be renewed up to 1 time if there are no holds.
Library Closing Due to Weather
Due to the upcoming winter storm, both the Main Library and Sunnyland Branch Library will close at 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 22. We will reopen on Monday, December 26 at 9:00 AM.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
-Washington District Library
Extra Weekend Hours @ Sunnyland Branch
The Sunnyland Branch will be open extra weekend hours on Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM during summer reading!
We will be open on June 11, 18, 25 & July 2, 9, 16.
As usual, the Sunnyland Branch will be closed on Saturdays during the summer after July 16.
Saturday Sunnyland Branch Hours will resume after Labor Day.
Senior Wellness
Check out the new program series we are offering at our Sunnyland Branch for the month of May!
Each Wednesday morning, we will have a different wellness program aimed at seniors (ages 55+).
May 11 @ 10 AM: Senior Nutrition
May 18 @ 9 AM: UnityPoint Wellmobile (*blood pressure, cholesterol/blood glucose, pulse oximetry, spirometry screenings)
May 25 @ 10 AM: Low-impact Exercise
Updated Covid-19 Policies
We have updated our library building policies regarding Covid-19 mitigation.
What’s Different:
- Masks must be worn by all staff and patrons, regardless of vaccination status.
- Patrons and staff are expected to practice social distancing (6 feet apart) whenever possible.
- Limited capacity at both libraries.
- Meeting room and study rooms are available for groups of limited size.
- In-person programming will resume with limited capacity.
- Games, toys and most seating have been returned and will be regularly disinfected.
- Hand sanitizer is available.
- Public services are disinfected hourly.
- We have returned to pre-pandemic computer usage policies.
- There is no quarantine on returned items and both indoor and outdoor book drops are available.
May Programs and Events
While in-person events are still suspended at WDL due to COVID-19, we still have plenty going on! Here is the run-down of what’s going on this month.
- Thursday, May 6th is our monthly Craft & Activities Pickup, for all ages.
- Come visit the Main Library on the evening of May 11th for our Open House!
- Join Miss Ali on Facebook May 26th for a Summer Storytime!
- Pick up for Tween Felt Taco Pins is Thursday, May 20. Registration is Required. Call 309-745-3023 to Register
- Facebook Live crafts and activities for the month include Bouncy Ball, Stamped Rose Card, Marbeled Clay Dish, Yarn Hedgehog, Pipe Cleaner Flower, Felt Taco Pin.
April Programs and Events
While in-person events are still suspended at WDL due to COVID-19 and we are closed for our Main Library Renovation, we still have plenty going on! Here is the run-down of what’s going on this month.
- Thursday, April 1st is our monthly Craft & Activities Pickup, for all ages.
- Join Miss Ali on Facebook April 7th for a National Library Week Storytime!
- Pick up for Tween Edible Terrariums is Thursday, April 22. Registration is Required. Call 309-745-3023 to Register
- Facebook Live crafts and activities for the month include Color Changing Slime, DIY Wall Hanging, Tie Dye Coffee Filter, Seed Bombs, Shower Poof, Edible Terrarium
March Programs and Events
While in-person events are still suspended at WDL due to COVID-19, we still have plenty going on! Here is the run-down of what’s going on this month.
- Thursday, March 4th is our monthly Craft & Activities Pickup, for all ages.
- If you registered to participate in our Peeps Diorama challenge, kit pickup is March 27th through the drive up window.
- Join Miss Ali on Facebook March 14th for a Pi Day Storytime!
- Pick up for Tween Soda Pen Holder Kits is Thursday, March 18. Registration is Required. Call 309-444-2241 to Register
- Winter Facebook Live Storytime started on January 29th and continues every Friday through March 26 at 10:30AM.
- Facebook Live crafts and activities for the month include Submarine in a Bottle, Tissue Paper Painting, Mini Zen Garden, Felt Bird Bookmark, Donut Soap Jellie, Soda Pen Holder