Library Seeks Circulation Clerks
The library is currently seeking two circulation clerks. For more information, check out our Employment page.
Main Library Closed Friday, October 18th
The Main Library will be closed all day Friday, October 18th for technology upgrades. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but this will allow us to upgrade our patron computers and Wi-fi speed, improving the library experience for our patrons. The Sunnyland Branch library will be open regular hours, from 9:00am-5:00pm. Genealogy meetup has been rescheduled to October 25th.
Friends of Washington Library Book Sale
It’s time for the fall book sale!
The sale will be open the following dates and times.
Friday, October 11, 1 -5 PM – $1 each
Saturday, October 12, 9 AM – 5 PM – $1 each
Sunday, October 13, 1-5 PM – $.50 each
Monday, October 14, 9 AM – 6 PM – $3/Bag
Tuesday, October 15, 9 AM – 8 PM – Free
Sale includes thousands of books of all genres and topics. All proceeds go toward adding popular items to the collection, paying for additional programs, covering expenses for the children’s department and summer reading.
Donations accepted at the Main Library September 23 – October 5. No encyclopedias, textbooks, VHS, Cassettes, or Reader’s Digest Compilations accepted.
Community Needs Survey
For a chance to win a $50 Washington Chamber gift certificate, please fill out our community needs survey. We want to hear from you! Take five minutes to tell us what you want to see in the library. Ten lucky survey respondents will win a gift certificate.
You can access the survey here. Prefer a paper survey? Stop by the library to pick one up.
Library Seeks Circulation Clerk
The library is seeking a Circulation Clerk. For more information, please visit our Employment page.
Library Closed for Independence Day
The Main and Branch libraries will be closed all day July 4th in honor of Independence Day.
Library Seeks Circulation and Repairs Clerk
The Washington District Library seeks a customer service-oriented clerk to perform front desk and materials repair duties. For the full job posting, please visit our Employment page.
Fines Waived for National Library Week
To celebrate National Library Week, there will be no fines on overdue items returned between Sunday, April 7th and Saturday, April 13th.
Friends of Washington Library Book Sale
It’s time for the spring book sale!
The sale will be open the following dates and times. In order to enter the Friday preview event, you must be a member of Friends of Washington Library or pay $5. You can join FoWL and pay dues that night, as well.
Friday 5:00-7:00 – All items $1 except current bestsellers $2
Saturday 9:00-5:00 – All items $1 except current bestsellers $2
Sunday 1:00-5:00 – All items $1 except current bestsellers $2
Monday 9:00-6:00 – All items half price
Tuesday 9:00-8:00 – Plastic grocery bag full for $3
Wednesday 9:00-8:00 – By donation or free
Thursday 9:00-12:00 – By donation or free
Sale includes thousands of books of all genres and topics. All proceeds go toward adding popular items to the collection, paying for additional programs, covering expenses for the children’s department and summer reading.
Explore More Illinois
Washington cardholders now have access to passes to cultural institutions throughout Illinois via the Explore More Illinois program! Click on this link, log in with your library card number and PIN and search for available passes you can reserve. Participating attractions include the Peoria Riverfront Museum, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Kidzeum and more. New attractions are joining the program all the time! More information can be found here.