| Jan 2 Knit Night |
| Bring your latest project for a laidback evening of conversation and yarn work. All skill levels welcome - staff will be on hand to offer tips and encouragement. Don't knit? We'll be happy to help you get started! |
| Date: |
January 2, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 5 Get Organized in 2019 |
| Has getting organized been in your top five New Year’s resolutions for too many years? Make this the year you reach your organizing goals! Professional Organizer Kate Varness will teach you: -How to break your projects down into manageable chunks -Ways to spot and overcome organizing roadblocks -The five step process to organize any area -Success strategies for common problem spots |
| Date: |
January 5, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 7 Book Chatters |
| What are you reading? Discuss your latest reads, get recommendations and learn about upcoming and recently released titles. Take home an exciting new book before its official publication! Light refreshments provided. |
| Date: |
January 7, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 9 Preparing for Retirement, Part 1 |
| Silver Evolutions presents a two-part series on the stages of retirement planning. A light dinner and snacks will be provided. Part One – The upsides of downsizing and marketing your home. |
| Date: |
January 9, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 12 Heartland Festival Orchestra New Year's Greeting Concert "Tribute to Ella" |
| Get "In the Mood" as the Heartland Festival Orchestra honors Ella Fitzgerald, "The First Lady of Song" with hits from the Great American Songbook. This jazzy program stars two amazing singers - Capathia Jenkins and Aisha de Haas. Concert benefits: Washington Helps Its People |
| Date: |
January 12, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bit.ly/HFOElla |
| Location: |
Five Points Washington Washington, IL 360 N. Wilmor Rd. |
| Contact: |
Five Points Washington: (309) 444-8222 |
| Date/Time Details: |
January 12, 7:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Adults: $38 Kids / Students: $10 |
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| Jan 15 Bring Your Own Device |
| Need help with that new (or older) e-reader, tablet or phone? Bring your device in and we will answer your questions! |
| Date: |
January 15, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 16 Preparing for Retirement, Part 2 |
| Silver Evolutions presents a two-part series on the stages of retirement planning. A light dinner and snacks will be provided. Part Two – Financial planning and living options for retirement. |
| Date: |
January 16, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 17 Paper Mache Bowls |
| Visit the Sunnyland Branch library to make a colorful bowl of your very own? |
| Date: |
January 17, 2019 |
| Location: |
Sunnyland Branch Library |
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| Jan 17 Starting a Business in Illinois |
| This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes, financing options and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
| Date: |
January 17, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turner/sabil/ |
| Location: |
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 1st FL 801 West Main Street, Peoria 61606 |
| Contact: |
Online registration available or call the
Illinois Small Business Development Center
at Bradley University 309.677.2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
January 17, 2019, 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Jan 17 Bring Your Own Device |
| Need help with that new (or older) e-reader, tablet or phone? Bring your device in and we will answer your questions! |
| Date: |
January 17, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 19 All you can eat Breakfast |
| All you can eat breakfast includes biscuits, gravy, scrabled eggs, sausage, hash browns, fruit cocktail, grits, pancakes (regular or blueberry), french toast, mile, orange jiuce, coffee or water. |
| Date: |
January 19, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Taylor Masonic Lodge 98
119 N. Wilmor Road (between Walgreens and Acrylic Dreams) |
| Date/Time Details: |
Fundraiser will go to the folliwng activities; WCHS Scholarships, Eureka HS Scholarship, IL Child Identification program suppplies, Illinois Masonic Academic Bown team sponsorship, Eagel Scout recognition items, etc. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$7.00 per person
$3.50 for children six to 12 years old
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| Jan 21 Morning Movie |
| Come enjoy a recently released film at the Sunnyland Branch! Popcorn will be provided. More information, including the title of this month's movie, can be found at our website, http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Date: |
January 21, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, Sunnyland Branch, Sunnyland Plaza, Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 23 A Ugandan Coffee Adventure |
| Yvonne Andreson of The Blend presents on her travels in Uganda researching coffee farming. |
| Date: |
January 23, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 24 Teen Ramen Cook-off |
| Come with a group or by yourself to test out your Ramen cooking skills! Using a microwave and the provided ingredients, you will make a dish to put before our judges. Prizes will be awarded to the best cooks! |
| Date: |
January 24, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Location: |
Washington District Library |
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| Jan 25 Genealogy Meetup |
| Share your recent genealogical finds with others! Get help using Ancestry Library Edition and other library resources to explore your family's history. Light refreshments provided. |
| Date: |
January 25, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Jan 25 Trivia Night |
| This month's Trivia is all about DISNEY! |
| Date: |
January 25, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM |
| Location: |
Countryside Banquet Hall in Washington |
| Date/Time Details: |
$180 table of 4-8. Dinner included. |
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| Jan 29 Lego Club |
| Join the fun for the after-school Lego Club. Use the library's Legos to build your own amazing creations, then display them for all to see? Lego Club is for ages five and over. |
| Date: |
January 29, 2019 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Washington District Library |
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| Jan 29 Teen ANIME Night |
| Love Anime and manga? Teens in high school are invited to watch anime, eat ramen, draw and meet other fans. |
| Date: |
January 29, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
Washington District Library |
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| Jan 30 Starting a Business in Illinois |
| This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes, financing options and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
| Date: |
January 30, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turner/sabil/ |
| Location: |
Fondulac Bank, 2nd FL 201 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria 61611 |
| Contact: |
Online registration available or call the
Illinois Small Business Development Center
at Bradley University 309.677.2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
January 30, 2019, 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Jan 30 Starting a Business in Illinois |
| This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes, financing options and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
| Date: |
January 30, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turner/sabil/ |
| Location: |
Fondulac Bank, 2nd FL 201 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria 61611 |
| Contact: |
Online registration available or call the
Illinois Small Business Development Center
at Bradley University 309.677.2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
January 30, 2019, 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Jan 30 Cardstravaganza! |
| Adults: let's make some cards! These will be appropriate for Valentine’s Day or other card-giving occasions. Supplies and instruction will be provided for at least three card styles. Participants can complete as many or as few as they wish. Registration required – limited to the first 20 signed up. Call 309-444-2241 to register. |
| Date: |
January 30, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://washington.lib.il.us/Calendar.html |
| Location: |
Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Rd,. Washington, IL 61571 |
| Contact: |
Rhiannon Shoults |
| EMail: |
rshoultswilson@mtco.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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