Whitman County Library

Wired or Wireless was recently honored during a reception at the Malden Library celebrating the conclusion of their two year grant that provided 60 hour per week access to Malden's library and computer center. Malden librarian Shannon Roe presented Wired to Wireless owner Bill Giebel and business manager Mike Puryear with Library Supporter of the Month honors. While the company will no longer provide staffing for the facility, they will continue to provide free internet and computer support for many years to come.

Prior to the grant, the Malden Library was open just two hours per week and operated out of a garage-like space. Thanks to the efforts of Wired to Wireless, the library offers 9 public computers and a library facility that has become the focal point of the community. Malden's new library hours are Wednesdays fromn 1-6 p.m. with educational storytimes each Wednesday at 4:30. For more information about the Malden Branch of Whitman County Library, please contact Kristie Kirkpatrick, Library Director at 509-397-4366.

Photo: Bill Giebel, Shannon Roe, Mike Puryear