Wenatchee Public Library

Hours

Monday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Tuesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wednesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Contact

Branch Manager: Courtney Tiffany
Phone: 509-662-5021
Address: 310 Douglas Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801-2864

News & Events…

COMPUTER CLASSES
Wenatchee Public Library, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 2:00pm and 6:30pm. These are one-hour classes designed for people with little or no computer experience. Sign-ups preferred but not required. Classes limited to 15.

February 9 & February 23: Basic word processing, spread sheets, and presentations, using Open Office.
March 9 & March 23: Finding reliable information online.

"COLUMBIA RIVER READS"
Join North Central Regional Library, read Garth Stein's Novel "The Art of Racing in the Rain." Told through the eyes of Enzo, an endearing dog owned by race car driver Denny, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope. Read the book and join the book discussion group at your library. Books are available at the library.

"AN EVENING WITH GARTH STEIN"
Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, will give a free presentation on Thursday, April 22nd from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the NCRL Distribution Center, 16 N Columbia Street, Wenatchee. Everyone is invited to attend.

"COLUMBIA RIVER FAMILIES READ"
Join families throughout North Central Washington in reading "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. This novel is a Newbery Award Winner (1994) and Young Reader's Choice Award Winner (1996). Read the book and join the book discussion group at your library. Books are available at the library.

Meet author Lois Lowry at one of these free public events:
April 5 at 7:00pm: Omak Performing Arts Center
April 6 at 10:00am: Republic High School
April 7 at 7:00pm: Wenatchee Performing Arts Center
April 8 at 7:00pm: Moses Lake Events Center

TOAST AND COFFEE PROGRAM
Katy Sessions appears every Thursday morning at 9:15am on local KWCC Channel 19 and rebroadcast at 5:00pm the same day with Chris Hansen on the program "Toast and Coffee."

SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT
Bring your library card and try the new EXPRESS SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT the next time you come to the library.

STORYTIMES
A free, fun-filled half hour of stories, songs and rhymes.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am.

PAJAMA STORYTIME: You can wear your pajamas to these nighttime storytimes. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm.

CELEBRITY STORYTIME: Our celebrity for February is Gloria Roberson author of "Winning Hearts Winning Wings, the Story of the First Nonstop Transpacific Flight." She is also known as "Mamo" in her volunteer capacity reading to elementary school kids. She will be here Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00pm.

BOOKS AND BABIES: for babies birth to two. Forty-five minutes of books, play, music, toys, baby games and fun. Fridays at 10:00am in the auditorium.

TODDLER STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 10:00am. An hour of books, music, free play, toys and fun for toddlers 18 months to 36 months (baby siblings are welcome).

"BOOKS & BITES"
For kids Kindergarten through 5th grade. Thursdays at 3:30 pm. Join us each week for a fun program with books, activities and a snack.

This school year on the first Thursday of every month, we will learn about the life of a famous artist and you will create your own art in the style of that artist.  Picasso is the artist of the month for February 4th at 3:30pm. Come on in and have fun with us!

Thursday, February 11 at 3:30pm: "Maxwell's Mouse" A story of a clever mouse.  Will we be eating a mouse snack?  Come and see!

For more information about the free programming offered at Wenatchee Public Library, call 662-5021 and ask for the Children's Department.

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB
The Wenatchee Public Library "Brown Bag Book Club" meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Library Auditorium.

"ADOPT A CHAIR" PROJECT

The Friends of the Wenatchee Library presents the "Adopt a Chair" project. Please help us re-furnish the newly remodeled Wenatchee Library.

Our goal is to purchase new club chairs, tables, and lamps so the public library resembles a bookstore.

You will be able to choose the color of leather you want on your chair (available in Black, Banana, or Mink) and the wording on the plaque affixed to the chair’s back. The cost to adopt your chair is $650.00. Go it alone or gather support from your family, friends or co-workers and adopt as a group. The chairs are American made and will be purchased locally from Crown Furniture, *FOL is a 501 C3 organization so your gifts are tax-deductible. Send your adoptions to: Friends of the Library, Adopt A Chair Project. 310 Douglas St. Wenatchee, WA 98801. Please call Carol Loranger (509)662-3966 with questions.

ONGOING BOOK SALE GOING ON AT THE WENATCHEE PULIC LIBRARY!
Every week new selections of gently used books are available for purchase at the Friends of the Wenatchee Library ongoing book sale. Look for the rack in the Wenatchee Public Library. Hardbacks sell for $1.00 and paperbacks for $.50. What a deal!

DONATE YOUR BOOKS to the Friends of the Wenatchee Public Library
Too many books in your own library? Donations of new and gently used, clean, sellable books are gratefully accepted. Please bring them to the checkout counter at the Wenatchee Public Library. Your donation will help The Friends purchase goods and services to enhance your own and your community's library experience.

LIBRARY LOVERS! Support the Friends of the Wenatchee Library!
Our mission is to promote the use and enjoyment of the Wenatchee Public Library by supporting, enhancing and expanding library services. Ask how you can join at the library's Information Desk or call Carol, the Friends of the Wenatchee Library, at (509) 662-3966. The Friends Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1pm in the basement auditorium. And don't forget your library when it comes to donating to your favorite charities. 100% of your cash donation to the Friends of the Wenatchee Library is tax deductible and will go toward making your library better and your use of it more fulfilling.

LIBRARY CLOSURES
Monday, February 15th for Presidents' Day