Washington County Library

March Newsletter

Club Book with Chris Pavone

Attend our Club Book event with New York Times bestselling author Chris Pavone on Monday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at R.H. Stafford Library in Woodbury. Pavone's debut novel The Expats, written in 2012, won both the Edgar and Anthony Award for Best First Novel. He has also written two follow-up thriller novels: The Accident, published in 2014, and The Travelers, published just last year. Learn more about Club Book with Chris Pavone.

Family History Day

Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake will host a celebration of family history from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. Bring your family photos, documents, and other family items to copy digitally with a 2D or 3D scanner. You can also bring the whole family to have a family portrait taken. In addition, local experts will give presentations on genealogy, local history, and digital photo preservation. Learn more about Family History Day.

Park Grove Book Sale

On March 10, 11, and 12, Park Grove Library will host their annual book sale. Stock up on books, movies, music, and more. Shop early on Friday for the best selection of materials. Return on Sunday for the best deals with the $5 bag of books closeout! Learn more about the Park Grove Book Sale.

Spring Fever for STEM Saturdays

Feeling antsy for spring? Channel all that energy into one of our many March STEM programs. Kids and teens can learn how to code, play with electricity, and experiment with physics and motion. We even have a STEM/STEAM storytime. Learn more about March STEM Saturdays.

Digital Resource of the Month: Ancestry Library Edition

If you're just starting to research your family history or if you're already an experienced genealogist, Ancestry Library Edition is a great research tool. The service is available at no cost on any library computer and provides access to an ever expanding source of genealogical resources. Start your family research today! Learn more about Ancestry Library Edition.