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The Riverfront Lower Lot (Boat Trailer Lot), Boat Launch and the Riverfront West Parking Lots are closed while the new parking lot asphalt cures. The lots and boat launch will reopen on tomorrow morning (April 10).

Ninth Street near Camp Street will be closed due to Spire Gas line construction. Closure will begin Tuesday, April 9 and is expected to remain closed for two weeks depending on weather.

Amy Lutz, Director of Marketing & Communications for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, shares the little-known story of Carl Lutz, one of the Righteous Among the Nations. Thursday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. Adult

E-Cycle Collection this Saturday!

Please be safe today while viewing the solar eclipse. Make sure that your glasses are marked with “Meets the Requirement for ISO 12312-2:2015”!

The latest eclipse forecast from the NWS.

Elevated Fire Danger this afternoon. Please do not burn today.

The Library has received an LSTA Grant from the State Library for $1,790.00 to add 15 Reminiscence Kits to the library's collection. Reminiscence therapy was developed as a way or interacting with someone in the present by looking backwards in our lives. We have started adding the kits to the collection. For more information, see our press release: https://www.washmolib.org/press-release-washington-public-library-awarded-2024-memory-kits-grant/ This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Only 25 more days to take advantage of the 20-Visit Card Pre-Season Discount. Starting Wednesday, May 1 the price goes to $100.00.

The City of Washington has a current opening for an Executive Administrative Assistant that will serve the Administration and Human Resources Departments. Interested candidates can find more information and download an application at https://washmo.gov/employment-opportunities/

Nelson and Kim have been at the Public Library Conference in Columbus, Ohio this week searching for new ideas and products. Thank you, Friends of the Library, for sponsoring the trip!

Riverfront Parking Lot Closures to begin Friday, April 5 for the paving of parking lots. The lower lot will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and again on Wednesday, April 10 from 3 p.m. to Thursday, April 11, opening back up at 8 a.m. In addition, the East Parking Lot will experience periodic closures from Friday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 10, reopening Thursday, April 11 at 8 a.m.

Riverfront Parking Lot Closures to begin Friday, April 5 for the paving of parking lots. The lower lot will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and again on Wednesday, April 10 from 3 p.m. to Thursday, April 11, opening back up at 8 a.m. In addition, the East Parking Lot will experience periodic closures from Friday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 10, reopening Thursday, April 11 at 8 a.m.

Come show your library love the week of April 8 - April 14 by visiting the library during National Library Week and painting a rock to add to the “Libraries Rock” snake, Medusa. A station will be set up on the lower level with all supplies provided (while supplies last). Lets see how long we can make Medusa before the end of the week.

Thank you for your support and feedback. The Library Facebook Page will remain active.

The scale at the Landfill will be down for maintenance and repair today from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. During that time loads pricing will be as listed below: Automobiles, vans, pickups - $60/each All other vehicles , except packer trucks (estimated cubic yardage if visible, otherwise 100% capacity $35/per cubic yard

Update on intersection closures for the Second Street Project

Do you have a Callery (Bradford) pear tree in your yard? Here's info on how you can replace it! This Pear Buy Back program is sponsored by the City of Washington's Urban Forestry Council. #pearbuypack #callerypear

Third Street Overlay and Improvements Project, STP-6401(602) ~ Construction Start Construction on the Third Street Overlay and Improvements Project is scheduled to begin Monday, April 1. The first phase will be between Jefferson and Burnside. Please do not park on Third Street between these streets. There will be construction signs in place to direct motorists. Motorists should use extreme caution while the contractors are working on site. This schedule is subject to change.