Welcome to Washington County Library Patricia Conley, Director

Welcome to Washington County LibraryPatricia Conley, Director

Washington County Library MissionTo enrich both the individual and the

community by assisting people in their search for information, ideas, education and recreation.

Read Learn Enjoy

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Washington County Library VisionThe Library staff, Board, and community

envision a future where all individuals and families are eager and engaged lifelong learners.

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Washington County Board of Commissioners

District 1 - Dennis C. Hegberg, Vice Chair

District 2 - Bill Pulkrabek

District 3 - Gary Kriesel, Chair

District 4 – Autumn Lehrke District 5 - Lisa Weik

Library BoardJudy Bull, Vice ChairDistrict 1VacantDistrict 2John SievertDistrict 3Herbert Japs, ChairDistrict 4Norman NickersonDistrict 5Sara MeyerAt LargeMarie SkinnerAt LargeLisa WeikCommissioner, District 5

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Libraries•9 Branches

•1 Express Service Hugo

•2 Associate LibrariesStillwaterBayport

•County Law Library Stillwater

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•Hardwood Creek LibraryForest Lake19955 Forest Road North

•Wildwood LibraryMahtomedi763 Stillwater Road

•Marine Library121 Judd St.

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•R.H. Stafford Library Woodbury8595 Central Park Place

•Valley Library Lakeland380 St. Croix Trail

•Newport Library405 Seventh Ave

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•Park Grove Library Cottage Grove7900 Hemingway Ave. South

•Oakdale Library1010 Heron Ave. North

•Rosalie E. Wahl Library Lake Elmo3479 Lake Elmo Ave North

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Need free legal resources?Washington County Law Library

presents:

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Librarians Lending a Hand:Teaching the Public how to find and use Legal

Resources

A series of free public workshops on topics such as: Bankruptcy Divorce Child Custody Expungement of Criminal Records Child Support Tenant/Landlord Issues Conciliation Court Wills & Power of Attorney

Call or visit your library to find out more!

DOG GONE READING

KIDS! Sign up at your Washington County Library to read to a service dog.

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Preschool Storytime at the Hugo Library ExpressNE

W• First Tuesday of every month• Hugo City Hall• Stories, Songs, Finger Plays, and more!• Siblings welcome

StorytimeAt Hardwood Creek Library

Preschool Storytimes• Mondays @ 10:30 a.m.• Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.• Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime• Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m.

Baby Lapsit• Selected Fridays @ 10:00 a.m.

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Become a fanWashington County Library is now on Facebook and Twitter

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Check out a Power MeterWashington County Library and are offering energy meters for checkout so that you can find out how much energy your home appliances are using. Visit your library or go online to find out more.

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LIBRARY HOURSHardwood Creek &

R. H. Stafford LibrariesSun 1-5

Mon―Thu 9:30-8Fri, Sat 9:30-5

Oakdale, Park Grove & Wildwood Libraries

Sun 1-5Mon 9:30-8

Tue―Thu 12:30-8Fri 12:30-5Sat 9:30-5Marine, Newport,

Rosalie E. Wahl & Valley LibrariesMon 10-2

Tue―Thu 2-6Fri 10-2www.co.washington.mn.us/library

•Passes are free – get one at your library•Each pass admits 2 people•Valid at a variety of Twin Cities

destinations: Gardens Museums Parks Zoos www.co.washington.mn.us/

library

Arts & Cultural Heritage Programs

•Art•Culture•History•Literatu

re•Music

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Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund

Visit your library or go online to find out more

Exciting new author series – Club Book – brings acclaimed authors to library

communities across the metropolitan area.

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Washington County Mission

“To provide quality public services in a cost-effective manner through innovation, leadership, and the cooperation of dedicated people”

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Washington County

•Land Area Total 423.2 sq miles

•Land area (without water) 391.7 sq miles•Maximum County width 13.8 miles•Maximum County length 40.4 miles•County total area rank in Minnesota 83 of

87 counties

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Washington County Population

• Population Total 236,917*

• Population rank in Minnesota 5 of 87 Counties • Population age 18 years and over 170,646***• Population age 65 years and over 21,998***

*2008 Metropolitan Council ***2008 American Community Survey

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Washington County Parks

• Nine parks, reserves, and trails located throughout the County

• Visit a Washington County Park for:camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, and

more…..

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Washington County Environmental Center

•Open:Tuesday noon – 7 p.m.Thursday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

•4039 Cottage Grove Dr., Woodbury

Free Disposal for:Household hazardous

wasteElectronicsRecyclables

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City Council•Meets 1st and 3rd Monday•7:00 pm•Council Chambers, City Hall

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For help using the kioskor more information about your

Washington County Libraries

•Visit Hardwood Creek Library19955 Forest Road NorthForest Lake

•Call Hardwood Creek Library at 651-275-7300

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