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Serving the needs of Washington County and surrounding areas for over 50 years!!!

10/22/2026

🕷️🐍 CREEPY CRITTERS ARE COMING TO WCPL! 🦂🪳

Are you ready for some creepy, crawly fun?! 👀 Join us at the Washington County Public Library as Animal Tales brings their Creepy Critters for an up-close look at some fascinating creatures! 🐾

Get ready to meet some unusual guests, including:
🐀 Norway Rat
🦂 Emperor Scorpion
🕷️ Tarantula
🐍 Coastal Carpet Python
🪳 Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

Whether you love animals, enjoy learning new things, or just want a little spooky fun, this is an event you won't want to miss! 🎃👻

📚 Make plans to be here TODAY at 5:30! We have lots of fun things happening at WCPL, and we'd love for you to join us for a day full of learning, laughter, and a few creepy crawly surprises!

Bring the family, bring your curiosity, and come make some memories with us! ❤️

📍 Washington County Public Library
🐾 We can't wait to see you there!

10/22/2026

🇺🇸 Need help with Veteran Benefits?
Mrs. Kimberly Sprabary from Veterans Affairs will be in the office:
📅October 22-23 - Fridays are appointment ONLY.
🕘 9:00 AM – 4PM
📍 Stop by or 📞 call (251) 847-3966 to make an appointment.
Spread the word to veterans who may need assistance! 💬

10/22/2026

👻 TODAY at the library! 👻
11:00AM - Preschool Story Time
1:00 - Adult Lunch-&-Learn (with Washington County-Alabama Extension)
5:30 – An awesome talk on Kathryn Tucker Windham
6:00 – Creepy Crawlers Animal Tales
7:00 – Shane Dickerson's scary stories 🕯️
Come support Shane and support our library. The more people who show up, the more events like this we get to have! 💛 🎃

10/20/2026

📢 FREE LEGAL SERVICES AT WCPL! ⚖️

Legal Services Alabama is having a FREE Heir Property Clinic!

📅 Date: November 10th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Washington County Public Library
14102 St. Stephens Ave., Chatom, AL 36518

🏡 Services offered at NO CHARGE for low-income Alabamians include:
✅ Deeds
✅ Wills
✅ Living Wills
✅ Powers of Attorney

You can also ask about expungement of criminal records and other civil legal matters.

This is a great opportunity to get information and assistance with important legal needs at no cost to eligible individuals.

📣 Please help us spread the word! Share this post with family, friends, and anyone who may benefit from these services.

10/20/2026

💼 Need Help with Your Job Search? We've Got You Covered! 💼
Amy Howell with the Alabama Career Center is at the Washington County Public Library today and ready to assist you!
Stop by between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM for free help with:
✅ Job searching
✅ Resume preparation
✅ Connecting with local employment opportunities
Whether you're looking for your first job, changing careers, or simply updating your resume, this is a great opportunity to get one-on-one assistance.
📍 Washington County Public Library
🕘 Today | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you! ⭐

10/19/2026

📚 THE FRIENDS ARE BACK!

The Friends of the Washington County Public Library are ready for a new chapter — with new energy, new ideas, and new opportunities to support our library and community. 💙

And we’re looking for new Friends to join us!

You don’t need fundraising experience, tons of free time, or any special skills. We’re looking for people who love our library, care about our community, and are willing to bring their ideas to the table.

Whether you’d like to help us plan events, raise funds for library programs and projects, connect with local businesses, volunteer occasionally, or simply help us dream a little bigger — there’s a place for you.

📖 Friends of WCPL Relaunch Meeting
📅 November 2026
📍 Washington County Public Library

Everyone is welcome. Come learn what the Friends are all about, share your ideas, and help us write the next chapter for WCPL.

💙 Love your library? Be a Friend.

Discover. Connect. Thrive.

10/19/2026

🕷️ Spooky stories & creepy crawlers at the library! 🕷️

Join us Thursday, October 22, for a night of stories and creepy-crawly fun!

5:30 · Kathryn Tucker Windham story with Kelly Elmore
6:00 · Creepy-crawly creatures from Animal Tales
7:00 · Tales for an October Night with storyteller Shane Dickerson

FREE for all ages! 🎃

10/19/2026

🚜 Looking for a new job skill? Stop by the library TODAY!
A Bishop State Adult Education representative will be here from 10 AM–1 PM to answer questions about their FREE Forklift Training program!
The training can get you forklift certified in just two weeks and help you prepare for job opportunities in our area.
It's free and gets you certified fast. Click the Coursestorm link below.
https://bishop.coursestorm.com/.../workforce-ready...
https://www.facebook.com/wacopuli
📍 Washington County Public Library
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM TODAY
Come by and learn more! 🚀

10/16/2026

🎉 Happy Boss’s Day from WCPL! 🎉

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate our director, Dr. Chloe Wofford! 💐

Although Dr. Wofford has only been with us for three months, she is already making a positive impact on our library. We appreciate her leadership, dedication, and the effort she puts into helping WCPL continue to grow and serve our community. 📚❤️

Please join us in wishing Dr. Wofford a very Happy Boss’s Day! We look forward to all the wonderful things ahead and are thankful to have her leading our team! 🥳
Thank you for all you do for WCPL❤️📖

10/16/2026

🎃👻 Join Us for a Spooky Lunch-N-Learn at WCPL! 👻🎃

Washington County Public Library is excited to partner with Washington County–Alabama Extension for a fun and educational afternoon!

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 1:00 PM

📚 Learn about the life of Kathryn Tucker Windham and her stories with Kelly Elmore, Director of the Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum, while making a fun Jeffrey craft! 👻✂️

✨ The class is FREE, but spots are limited!

📞 Please call the library at 251-847-2097 to pre-register.

Come enjoy a little history, creativity, and Halloween fun with us! 🎃🕷️ We look forward to seeing you there!

Address

14102 St Stephens Avenue
Chatom, AL
36518

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://wcpls.org/

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