1. Welcome to Washington County Library Patricia Conley, Director

2. Washington County Library Mission T o enrich both the individual and the community by assisting people in their search for information, ideas, education and recreation. Read Learn Enjoy www.co.washington.mn.us/library

3. Washington County Library Vision T he Library staff, Board, and community envision a future where all individuals and families are eager and engaged lifelong learners. www.co.washington.mn.us/library

4. 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

5. Library Board Judy Bull, Vice Chair District 1 Vacant District 2 John Sievert District 3 Herbert Japs, Chair District 4 Norman Nickerson District 5 Sara Meyer At Large Marie Skinner At Large Lisa Weik Commissioner, District 5 www.co.washington.mn.us/library

6. Libraries 9 Branches 1 Express Service Hugo 2 Associate Libraries Stillwater Bayport County Law Library Stillwater www.co.washington.mn.us/library

7. Hardwood Creek Library Forest Lake 19955 Forest Road North Wildwood Library Mahtomedi 763 Stillwater Road Marine Library 121 Judd St. www.co.washington.mn.us/library

8. R.H. Stafford Library Woodbury 8595 Central Park Place Valley Library Lakeland 380 St. Croix Trail Newport Library 405 Seventh Ave www.co.washington.mn.us/library

9. Park Grove Library Cottage Grove 7900 Hemingway Ave. South Oakdale Library 1010 Heron Ave. North Rosalie E. Wahl Library Lake Elmo 3479 Lake Elmo Ave North www.co.washington.mn.us/library

10. Need free legal resources? Washington County Law Library presents: www.co.washington.mn.us/library 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!

11. DOG GONE READING KIDS! Sign up at your Washington County Library to read to a service dog. www.co.washington.mn.us/library

12. Preschool Storytime at the Hugo Library Express NEW First Tuesday of every month Hugo City Hall Stories, Songs, Finger Plays, and more! Siblings welcome

13. Storytime At 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. www.co.washington.mn.us/library

14. Become a fan Washington County Library is now on Facebook and Twitter www.co.washington.mn.us/library

15. Check out a Power Meter Washington 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. www.co.washington.mn.us/library

16. LIBRARY HOURS Hardwood Creek & R. H. Stafford Libraries Sun 1-5 Mon―Thu 9:30-8 Fri, Sat 9:30-5 Oakdale, Park Grove & Wildwood Libraries Sun 1-5 Mon 9:30-8 Tue―Thu 12:30-8 Fri 12:30-5 Sat 9:30-5 Marine, Newport, Rosalie E. Wahl & Valley Libraries Mon 10-2 Tue―Thu 2-6 Fri 10-2 www.co.washington.mn.us/library

17. 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

18. Arts & Cultural Heritage Programs Art Culture History Literature Music www.co.washington.mn.us/library Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Visit your library or go online to find out more

19. Exciting new author series – Club Book – brings acclaimed authors to library communities across the metropolitan area. www.co.washington.mn.us/library

20. Washington County Mission “To provide quality public services in a cost- effective manner through innovation, leadership, and the cooperation of dedicated people” www.co.washington.mn.us/library

21. Washington County Land Area Total423.2 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 www.co.washington.mn.us/library

22. Washington County Population Population Total236,917* 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 www.co.washington.mn.us/library

23. 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….. www.co.washington.mn.us/library

24. 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 waste Electronics Recyclables www.co.washington.mn.us/library

25. City Council Meets 1 st and 3 rd Monday 7:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall www.co.washington.mn.us/library

26. For help using the kiosk or more information about your Washington County Libraries Visit Hardwood Creek Library 19955 Forest Road North Forest Lake Call Hardwood Creek Library at 651-275-7300 www.co.washington.mn.us/library