Washington Library Celebrates Fiber Arts with Live Wool Spinning

Fiber artist Grace Tully to demonstrate spinning in library window all day this Friday

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The Washington Public Library is hosting a series of fiber arts events throughout February, including a live wool spinning demonstration by artist Grace Tully in the library's front window this Friday from 8am to 4pm. Tully will also return for two more spinning sessions on February 21st and 26th.

Why it matters

The library's Fiber Arts February celebration aims to highlight the rich tradition of fiber arts in the local community and provide hands-on learning opportunities for patrons to engage with these timeless crafts.

The details

During the live demonstrations, visitors can watch Tully spin wool in the library's front window. The library's director, LeAnn Kunz, encourages people to stop by and interact with Tully, who welcomes conversation and questions about her spinning process.

  • Tully will be spinning at the library this Friday, February 7, 2026 from 8am to 4pm.
  • Tully will return to the library on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 9am to 1pm.
  • Tully's final spinning demonstration will be on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 8am to 4pm.

The players

Grace Tully

A local fiber artist who will be demonstrating wool spinning at the Washington Public Library as part of the library's Fiber Arts February celebration.

LeAnn Kunz

The librarian at the Washington Public Library who is encouraging community members to visit and interact with Grace Tully during the live spinning demonstrations.

Washington Public Library

The public library in Washington, Iowa that is hosting a series of fiber arts events and exhibits throughout the month of February, including the live wool spinning demonstrations.

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What they’re saying

“She will be here from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. So all day long, and if you walk by the library you can see her spinning. If you would like to come and visit with her she would welcome that, so people can come and sit in the front room and watch her spin. She says it's more spinning time for her so she doesn't mind being here all day.”

— LeAnn Kunz, Librarian (kciiradio.com)

What’s next

The library has two more live wool spinning demonstrations scheduled with Grace Tully on February 21st and February 26th.

The takeaway

The Washington Public Library's Fiber Arts February celebration showcases the vibrant fiber arts community in the local area and provides engaging educational opportunities for patrons to learn about and appreciate traditional crafting techniques like wool spinning.