Wi-Fi Hotspot

Posted on March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 by Washington District Library

The library is now circulating a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot! This will allow patrons access to 4G internet.

-The hotspot checks out to Washington District Library adult cardholders only.

-The hotspot can only be checked out at the Main Library and must be returned to the front desk of the Main Library.

-It checks out for 1 week. It can be renewed for 1 additional week if it does not have holds on it.

-Holds can be placed by Washington District Library adult cardholders to be picked up at the Main Library. It will not be sent through delivery to other libraries.

This is a test program. If it is determined to go well, additional hotspots will be added, for both the Main and Branch libraries.

Donations for April Book Sale

Posted on March 18, 2019March 22, 2019 by Washington District Library

The library is accepting donations for the Friends of Washington Library (FoWL) spring book sale March 18th-30th. All donations can be brought to the front desk of the Main Library during normal operating hours. No textbooks, encyclopedias, VHS, cassette tapes, or Reader’s Digest compilations, please.

Movie Renewals!

Posted on January 31, 2019October 1, 2019 by Washington District Library

All DVDs and Blu-Ray discs that check out for 7 days (older movies and all TV shows) will now be eligible for one 7-day renewal, as long as the items do not have holds. New movies, which check out for 3 days, cannot be renewed.

Tuesday Night Events Canceled

Posted on January 29, 2019January 30, 2019 by Washington District Library

Tonight’s Children’s Lego Club and High School ANIME events have been canceled due to the frigid temperatures. Please stay home and stay warm!

Sunday Hours Extended

Posted on January 22, 2019October 1, 2019 by Washington District Library

The library board has voted to put Sunday hours into place on a permanent basis. The Main Library will continue to be open 1:00-5:00 pm on Sundays.

New Website

Posted on December 31, 2018January 15, 2019 by Washington District Library

Welcome to the new Washington District Library website. Please update any bookmarks you have to our new URL, washingtondl.org. We welcome feedback on your experience with the site – please use our contact form.

2019 Super Bowls

Posted on December 19, 2018February 19, 2019 by Washington District Library

Every January, Friends of Washington Library (FOWL) sponsors the Super Bowls silent auction. We ask patrons and businesses to donate any themed basket of items to display for two weeks. These “bowls” make wonderful birthday gifts and Valentine’s surprises. Popular themes are sports, food and wine packages, new baby baskets, quilting items, coffees and teas, spa products, reading-themed items, etc.

This year we encourage people to donate “services” like a year of homemade cookies, a day of yard work, etc. As with all FOWL projects, all proceeds help the library to add to its collection and sponsor events.

Bring Super Bowls to the Main Library from January 14-20. They will be displayed January 21-February 2. Questions? Call Sue at 444-7621.

Riverfront Museum Pass

Posted on August 22, 2018April 1, 2019 by Washington District Library

Thanks to sponsorship from the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Visionary Society, Washington District Library cardholders
can now borrow a pass to the Peoria Riverfront Museum! Call or stop by the library to find out how!

New e-Resources!

Posted on August 22, 2018January 15, 2019 by Washington District Library

The library has new e-resources for Washington District Library cardholders! Click Here to see NoveList book recommendations, Consumer Reports that you can access from home, Learning Express Library test preparation, Legal Information Reference Center, Small Business Reference Center, and more.