Washington County Public Library

06/02/2026

Thanks for visiting with Marco, Damascus Police Department!

We are so grateful to the Damascus Police Department for visiting the library and introducing us to their new K-9 dog Marco! Kids and families got to watch a demonstration of Marco's duties in the beautiful Damascus sunshine.

Image description: Children watch on the porch of the Damascus library as police officers lead a safety demonstration with K-9 dog Marco.

06/01/2026

Reading indoors is a great sunblock!

Your goal? Enjoy it. That’s the only rule. Let Libby and your local library be your guide: ☀️ 📚 https://bit.ly/4tXO5Uk

05/31/2026

Quilting squares made by our quilting class under the tutelage of Kristina Morris!

05/29/2026

Schedule for upcoming Morning Mingles; please note some schedule changes at Hayters Gap Library.

We are so looking forward to our schedule of Morning Mingle programs this summer!

Please note that the Hayters Gap Morning Mingle programs will be replaced by two special performances:

Thursday, June 11th at 11AM - Ed's Dinosaurs Live
Thursday, July 9th at 11AM - Darin Handy's Amazing Creatures

All are welcome!

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Morning Mingle
All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for an accessible activity that promotes social connection.

All Morning Mingle Programs are at 10:30AM
Mendota: Thursday, June 18th and July 16th
Glade Spring: Friday, June 26th and July 31st
Abingdon: Wednesday, June 3rd and July 1st
Damascus: Thursday, June 4th and July 2nd

05/28/2026

Enjoy Pizza with Friends at Mendota Library on Friday, May 29, starting at noon! Become a member of the Friends of the Library for a chance to win prize giveaways. The drawing will take place at 1 p.m., at the end of the pizza party. The whole community is welcome.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Washington County Public Library.

05/27/2026

Both parts of Homer Hickam's talk at the Abingdon Library are now up on https://feeds.captivate.fm/poetsandwriters/ so you can listen to the whole Sunday with Friends program if you missed it! WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry McCarthy educates his audience on the philosophy of poets and writers; we write poems in our hearts every day, but are often afraid to share them. Interviews, poems and songs are presented and explored as to how they mesh into our everyday lives. Poets & Writers is a production of

05/26/2026

Snow Cones with Friends on Friday, May 29 at Abingdon Library. Drop by between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to enjoy a snow cone with your neighbors. Join the Friends of the Library or register for a library card while you’re here. The snow cones are from Happy Ice! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. https://www.facebook.com/p/Happy-Ice-100091288603490/

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05/23/2026

The old Little Free Library in the Glade Spring Town Square, that was dedicated by the Book Lovers Club, broke last year. Shane Barton organized for a new one to be built by a vocational school. The town installed the new library and held a dedication ceremony, where the Little Free Library was filled with books.

05/22/2026

Another Barbara Kingsolver book. . .THIS year!