At the Library
Celebrate Woodbourne Library’s first day back in operation at a Public Grand Opening on September 23, 1-3 PM, with flag dedication at 12:30 PM. Enjoy music, strolling performers and mascots, demonstrations of new library amenities, raffles and more at this free event for all ages. The Library will remain open until 5 PM.
Enter the Dottie Yeck Good Life Writing Contest September 10 – October 9, no later than 8 am. Share your great ideas for making choices, solving problems, and pursuing your dreams. Your entry could win the $3,000 cash prize. Open to teens in grades 7-9 who reside or attend school in Montgomery County.
New tours for 2018! Purchase tickets for a spooktacular haunted history walk through downtown Centerville on October 4 or 11 at 6 PM. This walking tour features ghostly stories, stops at historic sites, and an opportunity to enjoy snacks, drinks and local business vendors at Benham’s Grove. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit Friends of Washington-Centerville Public Library and Centerville-Washington History.
The re-opening of Woodbourne Library brings with it the addition of many more public meeting spaces for groups of varying sizes. Qualifying groups and individuals can reserve free meeting space with a WCPL library card!
You be the judge! Join more than 100,000 film-lovers from across the globe to view 9 outstanding short films on October 5, 6:30 PM at Woodbourne Library or October 7, 2 PM at Centerville Library. At the conclusion of each event, attendees will be asked to vote for the best film and best actor/actress and finalists will be eligible to enter the Academy Award Oscar competition. Registration required.
Join us September 26, 6:30 PM at Woodbourne Library for a classical guitar performance by Peter Fletcher from Detroit and Manhattan. This free concert, called Music of Four Centuries, will feature works from the Renaissance through the 20th Century.
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