January Programs & 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.
- Join Miss Ali on Facebook Live Jan 6th for a Star Wars Storytime!
- Thursday, January 7th is our monthly Craft & Activities Pickup, for all ages.
- Pick up for Storytime Kits is Monday, January 18.
- Pick up for Tween Bullet Journaling Kits is Thursday, January 21. Registration is Required. Call 309-444-2241 to Register
- Winter Facebook Live Storytime will start on January 29th and continue every Friday through March 26.
- Facebook Live crafts and activities for the month include Mini Lightsabers, Sparkly Winter Painting, Owl Hand Warmers, Birdseed Feeders, Sock Snowmen, Bullet Journaling
- All ages Cabin Fever Reading Challenge begins January 20.
Main Library Interior Renovation Project
Beginning in spring 2021, Washington District Library (WDL) will undertake an interior
renovation project in the Main Library. The renovation has two goals: 1) to replace and update
furniture, flooring, and wall coverings that have been well-used by the public in the twelve years since the library was built; and 2) to reconfigure the layout of the library’s furnishings to better serve the evolving needs of library patrons.
Because previous Boards and directors have managed WDL’s finances so well, the cost of the
refresh project will come entirely from the library’s reserves. No referendum will be issued, and there will be no tax increase to cover the cost of the refresh project. As the planning stage comes to an end and a timeline for the project is finalized, WDL will provide details and examples of the changes in early 2021.
Questions about the project can be directed to WDL Director Lexie Walsh at
lwalsh@washingtondl.org.
Social Distance Scavenger Hunt
Introducing our Social Distance Scavenger Hunt!
Take a picture of yourself doing the listed activities below or in each of the locations.
Upload the pictures to this Google form for a chance to win a Fall/Winter Themed Basket of Goodies. This activity can be completed with your family or in a small friend group (safely).
Photos must be submitted by December 31st. Submit your form here: https://forms.gle/T7chSTBPAcPyfiHX9.
December 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, December 3rd is our monthly Craft & Activities Pickup, for all ages.
- Families can participate in our Social Distance Photo Scavenger Hunt! This runs through December 31st.
- Adults (ages 18+) have another themed Reading Challenge. This month, we are reading a Grahic Novel!
- Sign Ups for January-March Book Boxes start Tuesday, December 8. NOTE:Previous Book Box Participants need to reregister. Priority goes to waitlist.
- Pick up for Gingerbread House Kits is Saturday, December 12. Please call 309-444-2241 to register.
- Pick up for 12 Days of Ornaments Kits is Monday, December 7. Pick 4 Ornaments per child and craft along on Facebook each day, December 11-22.
- Join Miss Ali on Facebook Live Decemeber 16th for a cosy Winter Storytime!
- Facebook Live crafts and activities for the month include DIY Snow Storm, Hot Chocolate Bombs, Winter Snowglobe, and Winter Scene Ornament.
November 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, November 5th is our monthly Craft & Activities Pickup, for all ages.
- Teens (ages 12-18) can participate in our Harry Potter Horcrux Hunt! This runs October 1st-November 21st.
- Adults (ages 18+) have another themed Reading Challenge. This month, we are reading a memoir!
- Registration for Gingerbread House Kits starts Friday, November 14. Please call 309-444-2241 to register.
- Join Miss Ali on Facebook Live November 18th for a very special Dinovember Storytime!
- Facebook Live crafts and activities for the month include Crystal Geodes, Pumpkin Pie Playdough, Snowy Owls, and Among Us Clay Crewmates.
Teen Harry Potter Horcrux Hunt
Attention teens, ages 12-18! Join in the hunt!
Hidden around town are seven (7) Horcruxes. They can be found anywhere in the Washington and Sunnyland area. Try to find them on your own or check our Facebook page and/or Instagram each Friday for clues to lead you on your way.
Full instructions and the form can be found/printed below. You have until November 21st to return your form to the library in order to be entered for prizes!
October 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, October 1st is our monthly Craft & Activities Pickup, for all ages.
- Teens (ages 12-18) can participate in our Harry Potter Horcrux Hunt! This runs October 1st-November 21st.
- Adults (ages 18+) have another themed Reading Challenge. This month, we are reading something spooky!
- If you registered to pick up a Halloween Haunted House kit, pickup is October 10th. This program is full, but if you would like to be on the waitlist, please call 309-444-2241.
- Join Miss Ali on Facebook Live October 12th for a very special Down on the Farm Storytime!
- Facebook Live crafts and activities for the month include Boo Bombs, Baby Yoda Luminaries, Scarecrow Pencil Cups, and Graveyards in a Jar.
- No classroom Halloween party? Kids and teens can pick up a Halloween Party in a Bag October 30th!
Introducing Book Boxes!
Beginning Monday, September 14th, you will be able to sign up for the WDL Book Box program, via our website. Participants will receive a box a month for three months (the inaugural program will have boxes in October, November and December). Each box will contain 1-3 library books hand selected for you, as well as 3-5 items (treats and other goodies) that you get to keep! Library books and boxes will need to be returned.
We have boxes for Adults, Teens and Tweens.
Please note: Spots in the book box program are limited. Once we have reached the maximum number of participants for an age group, additional applicants will be placed on a wait list.
Sign up for the book box program here!
September Reading Challenges
Teens have until the end of September to complete their book bingo!
The Adult Reading Challenge for September is to read a book with a food theme! Find more information here.
Back-to-School Book Bingo and Adult Reading Challenge
Summer reading might be over, but the reading fun doesn’t have to be! Check out our reading challenges for all ages for the month of August below:
For ages 0-14, we have a kids’ back-to-school book bingo!
For ages 12-18, we have a teen back-to-school book bingo! The program runs through September 30th and prizes will be available beginning August 10th.
For adults, we are beginning a new monthly reading challenge! Check out all of the details (including how to win prizes) on our Adult Reading Challenge page.
