1. art and entertainment
2. books and literature

Branch Library
Main Library
380 N. Wilmor Road
309-444-2241
16 Washington Plaza
309-745-3023
HOURS
9-6 Mondays
9-8 Tues. – Thurs.
9-5 Fri. & Sat.
Closed Sunday
HOURS
9-6 Mon., Wed.
1-8 Tues.
1-6 Thurs.
9-5 Fri.
9-1 Sat.
Closed Sunday
www.washington.lib.il.us
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Winter Newsletter 2015
Vol. 16; #1
The library will be closed on President’s Day, Monday,
February 16 and sometimes closes during inclement
weather. Phone first if you are uncertain of closings.
Friends of Washington Library
SPRING BOOK SALE
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 thru APRIL 1
at Washington’s Main Library Meeting Room.
F.o.W.L. members may preview Friday evening!
Membership dues / a $5 fee may be paid at the preview.
If you have a Washington District Library card and PIN,
you can download eRead Illinois electronic books to
compatible tablets, computers or other devices.
Get step-by-step instructions on how to download eRead
Illinois ebooks by going to the library’s website at
www.washington.lib.il.us. Click or touch the eRead Illinois
logo on our home page to access the eRead Illinois
catalog & Help information. Borrow up to 5 items
at any time for a maximum checkout period of 21 days.
Donations of used books, DVDs & CDs in good
condition are accepted beginning on March 2nd.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
(NO old textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias please)
April 12 – 18, 2015
“Unlimited Possibilities @ your library”
APPOINTMENTS FOR FREE TAX HELP will be
available at the main library for senior citizens and
low-income persons through AARP’s Tax Aide Program
Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
February 3 thru April 14.
APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE BEGINNING
JANUARY 19 AND MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE.
PLEASE MAKE A SEPARATE APPOINTMENT FOR
EACH TAX RETURN BEING PREPARED.
For your appointment, please bring:
your Social Security card, a photo ID,
any income statements for the year (W2, 1099, etc.),
last year’s tax return, a Social Security card and date of
birth for each dependent, your bank routing & account
numbers (if you want your refund directly deposited)
and a copy of your property tax bill.
Tax forms are also available at your library, or at
www.irs.gov (federal) and http://tax.illinois.gov
Tuesday, April 14 - 6:30 p.m. – Branch Library
OPEN STORYTIME for ages 3-6
Wednesday, April 15 - 10:30 a.m. – Main Library
“LAPSIT” STORYTIME – for 2-year-olds w/ adult
Thursday, April 16 – 2 p.m.– Main Library
OPEN STORYTIME for ages 3 to 7
Thursday, April 16 - 6:30 p.m.– Popular musician /
storyteller / author MIKE ANDERSON – at Main
Your library will also co-sponsor Mike Anderson, using
his humor & music to bring stories to life for all area
th
4 and 5th graders – Thursday, April 16 at Five Points.
Washington homeschoolers in these grades welcome!
Contact the library children’s dept. for more information.
No fines on overdue books returned April 13-19.
ADULT WINTER READING
PROGRAM RETURNS!
What better time than winter to snuggle in
with a good book? What better time to join the
“CABIN FEVER” winter reading program?!
Registration begins January 26th !
Stop into the Main or Branch Library
to pick up a winter “reading log” and
start your 6 weeks of reading February 2nd .
Complete a book log by Monday, March 16th
to be entered in our
Grand Prize Drawing for a Kindle Fire!
Have fun exploring the various areas of the library
& fend off the winter doldrums with “Cabin Fever!”
Any questions? Phone or stop by!
“SUPER BOWLS” SILENT AUCTION
Friends of Washington Library invite all
patrons, groups and businesses
to help make their annual
Super Bowls Auction another tremendous success!
Donations of bowls, baskets, buckets, or
any appropriate container filled with themed items will be
displayed for bids. Proceeds help your library!
“Bowls” may be brought to the library beginning Monday,
January 19. Please have them wrapped in clear
cellophane and affix a tag listing all the included
items and estimated value. Silent bids accepted
through Saturday, February 7.
The Friends hold just three meetings per year.
Attend the next Friends meetings at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13 in the Five Points Senior
Room. New library-loving members always welcome!
CAREER PREPARATION CLASS!
Join Julia Rayburn of Goodwill’s Career
Pathways at the Main Library on Thursday,
January 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. for a FREE
informational workshop covering important
questions such as: What do I include in a resume?
Do I need a cover letter? I’ve applied; now what?
No registration required.
Your Washington District Library has proudly served
our community for many years, providing invaluable
information and reading pleasure to all! We hope to
continue to provide these services for many generations to
come. Become part of making these services possible for
many future generations by considering the
Washington District Library in your estate planning.
COOL EVENTS JUST FOR TEENS!
At the Main Library
A.N.I.M.E. (A New Ideal Manga Evolution)
Second Tues. of each month - 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Love anime and manga? Join us as we watch
great anime shows, enjoy rice or ramen & snacks, & draw manga!
W.A.B.o.T. (Advisory Board of Teens)
Meets February 5, April 2 and June 4 - 5 to 6 p.m.
to plan programs, select teen books, movies, CDs & more! Snacks!
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT & PIZZA TASTING
Invite your friends to watch the epic adventure
Guardians of the Galaxy PLUS taste test local pizzas to
decide which has best sauce, crust, toppings & overall taste
Thursday, January 22 – 5 to 7:30 p.m.
SCARY MOVIE NIGHT – Celebrate Friday the 13th with
your friends by watching Jessabelle (PG-13). Munchies too!
Friday, February 13 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
MINECRAFT FOR TEENS – MUST PRE-REGISTER!
SPACES LIMITED. BRING A LAPTOP TO ENSURE A SPOT
Thursday, February 19 – 5 to 7 p.m. (sign up begins Feb 1)
Wednesday, April 15 – 4 to 6 p.m. (sign up begins April 1)
TEEN TECH WEEK 2015 – MARCH 8-14
MOBILE GAMING NIGHT – Wednesday, March 11 –
5 to 6:30 p.m.: Clash of Clans, Trivia Crack, Candy Crush
Bring your phone or tablet & share snacks & favorite games!
TEEN LEGO CHALLENGE - Thursday, March 26 4 to 6 p.m. – Invite your friends and take on building
challenges to see who can assemble the best Lego creations!
ZOMBIE NIGHT – Friday, April 24 – 4 to 7 p.m.
Play Humans vs Zombies and watch the zombie movie Warm
Bodies! Ask your friends – and their brains – to join the fun!
Wii NIGHT – Friday, May 15 – 4 to 6 p.m. – You & your
friends can enjoy snacks & get your dance on w/ Just Dance!
The Washington District Library book club’s
January selection is Jane Austen’s
classic, Northanger Abbey.
In February, we’ll then be discussing the
modernized version - also called Northanger Abbey - by
Edgar Award-winning mystery writer Val McDermid.
The new version is part of the Jane Austen Project,
with popular writers (Joanna Trollope, Alexander McCall
Smith, etc.) rewriting each of Austen's books in a
contemporary setting. Contact Erin for more info.
BROWN BAG-IT LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT
We provide drinks and a fun learning opportunity;
you & the kids bring your lunches! Join us the
second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
in the Main Library Meeting Room.
No registration needed.
February 11 – Germs: Red Cross’ “Scrubby Bear”
March 11 – Amie’s “Music Together”
April 8 – Forest Park’s “Terrific Turtles”
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS!
Bring the kids for a free night of family-friendly
fun on the big screen, with surround-sound & snacks!
First Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
in the Main Library Meeting Room
MOVIE SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 5: A Charlie Brown Valentine
MARCH 5: The Best of Dr. Seuss
APRIL 2: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland
MAY 7: Pooh’s Heffalump Movie
JUNE 4: Disney’s The Jungle Book
PAWS TO READ… Kids ages 6 to 12:
Read to a registered therapy dog for a
15-minute session at the Main Library –
Saturday, March 7th at 10 a.m. Call or
stop by the library to pre-register for a time slot!
LEGO BUILDING EVENTS for AGES 8-12
Pre-registration required for each event!
FREE, but space is limited. To register, call or stop by.
Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
January 31 - March 28 – May 30
Build original creations using library-supplied Legos!
Finished projects displayed in foyer display case.
WE SAVE OUR COUPONS JUST FOR YOU!
Your library saves ALL the many manufacturer’s
and restaurant coupons from the numerous
newspapers to which we subscribe, and we also
attempt to keep them clipped and categorized
for your browsing convenience!
Our coupon box at the Main Library is now
located on the round table in the Children’s
Dept. Feel free to take whatever you’ll use, and
if you have a few moments to spare
please help us by clipping & filing!
WINTER STORYTIME
Foster a love of reading with
weekly themes featuring
books galore, finger rhymes,
songs, flannel board stories and puppets – plus a
simple craft for 4 to 6-yr-olds. PRE-REGISTER please!
MAIN LIBRARY – January 28 – March 27
3 year olds – Wednesdays OR Fridays – 9:30 to 10
4 to 6 year olds – Thursdays 2:00 to 2:45 OR
Fridays – 10:30 to 11:15
SUNNYLAND BRANCH – February 3 – March 31
3 to 6 year olds – Tuesday evenings – 6:30 to 7:00
TODDLER LAP SIT – STORYTIME / PLAYTIME
Simple stories plus interactive songs and finger rhymes
help to introduce books and develop attention span.
At Main – Wednesdays in February & March at 10:30
For 2-year-olds & a caregiver. No registration required.
The library is currently working with the
American Red Cross to arrange another
RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING
seminar to be held during spring break
for Ages 11-15
in the Main Library Meeting Room.
Generally, these seminars run for a full day, so
participants bring a lunch and upon completion
are Red Cross certified babysitters!
Contact the library or pick up one of our
monthly flyers for more information.
WA NTED: Hobbies or collections to be displayed
for a one month period in the securely locked
display case of the Main Library Children’s Dept.
Children of A LL ages (even those who are grown)
truly enjoy looking at the items on display! Call or
stop by the Main Library to reserve a month!
DISCOVER TUMBLEBOOKS!
“TumbleBooks” are a terrific children’s resource that can
be viewed from the Washington Library web site:
www.washington.lib.il.us. Click the “Children’s Services”
tab. “TumbleBooks” can be found in the drop-down
choices and include hundreds of immediately-accessed
interactive children’s books and educational games that
enhance and reinforce reading skills! Books may be
read with or without accompanying narration, and longer
chapter books can even be bookmarked!
YOU’RE INVITED…
After 35 years of service
to the Washington
District Library,
our Children’s Director,
Veronica Walker, will be
retiring on January 23rd 2015.
Please join us in thanking her for her many
years of tireless service and dedication to
Washington’s children! If you are unable to attend,
drop her a card noting some of your memories.
Veronica (Ronnie) Walker’s retirement party:
Saturday, January 17 from 2 to 4
Main Library Meeting Room
PHOTOS & ITEMS SALVAGED FROM
TORNADO STILL WAITING TO BE CLAIMED
Dedicated volunteers have catalogued items recovered
from last year’s tornado that continue to be housed at
Washington’s Main Library. If you or someone you
know is beginning to get re-settled
and has not yet had a chance to look through the
items found, visit the library and/or our web site to
peruse and reclaim your photos or keepsakes.
FASCINATING PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS:
A TASTE OF CHINA
Thursday, February 26 – 6:30 p.m.
Professor Feng from the University of Illinois joins us for a
presentation about Chinese Culture. Enjoy learning about
Shen Yun, a traditional Chinese Dance, see a calligraphy
demonstration and taste Chinese tea and snacks!
PEORIA STORIES: TALES FROM THE ILLINOIS
HEARTLAND Thursday, March 19 – 6:30 p.m.
Author and radio reporter Ken Zurski returns to the
Washington Library to share tales from his new book,
Peoria Stories. Zurski will share stories of famous figures
like Abraham Lincoln and Charles Lindbergh and how they
helped to shape the region. Join us!
THE DRUMMER BOY OF SHILOH
Thursday, April 30 – 6:30 p.m.
Joseph Henry Monroe was just 12 years old when he
became the Civil War’s youngest enlistee. He was captured
at the Battle of Shiloh, escaped, and then rejoined his
regiment for 26 more battles. Now the drummer’s story will
be told in original music and popular period songs by
popular local performer Barry Cloyd!
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