Happy Thanksgiving

 

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Whitman County Library!

We'll be closed Nov 28-29 but looking forward to serving you again on Saturday

from our Albion, Colfax and Rosalia locations.

First Wind supports the community!

THANK YOU -
First Wind, operators of the Palouse Wind farm generously present the communities of Oakesdale and Rosalia with funding for expanded library services. Beginning this month, the Oakesdale library will beef up programs for all ages while the Rosalia Library will be open 2 hours longer each week. THANK YOU FIRST WIND, including Shawn Elston who presented the check to Rosalia's manager Karen Wallace and library director Kristie Kirkpatrick. For more info, contact Kristie at kirkpatr@colfax.com.

Meet The Authors

 

"Harvest Heritage" book signing

 

WCL Calendar Sampling Nov. 28-Dec. 5

Thursday, November 28

All branches closed for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Friday, November 29
All branches closed for Thanksgiving Holiday.

Saturday, November 30

Colfax – Palouse Cares Food Drive – Donate food items at the library now through Dec. 7
Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime and Craft – Fun stories and craft projects every Saturday.

Monday, December 2

Colton – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Individual Assistance with the Healthcare Exchange – Chelsea Fanara from Pullman Rural Resources will be available in helping you find your best option for health insurance.
Garfield – 4 to 6 p.m. – Individual Assistance with the Healthcare Exchange – Chelsea Fanara from Pullman Rural Resources will be available in helping you find your best option for health insurance.

 

Tuesday, December 3
LaCrosse– 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddler, preschoolers and parents every Tuesday.
Farmington & Palouse – Storytime – Fun stories, fingers play, songs and crafts every Tuesday. Check the calendar for times.

 

Wednesday, December 4
Uniontown – 4 to 6 p.m. – Individual Assistance with the Healthcare Exchange – Chelsea Fanara from Pullman Rural Resources will be available in helping you find your best option for health insurance.
Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Tree of Lights – Honoring those who have passed, the Hospice Tree of Lights Ceremony is in the Norma McGregor Community Room. For more information, contact Anita Ackerman at (509) 397-4521.

 

Thursday, December 5
Colfax – Winter Celebration – Celebrate Winter with Whitman County Library. Photos with Santa, from Leifer Photography will be available between 3 to 5:30 p.m.  The Friends of the Library’s Toys for Kids Box will collect donated books for the Colfax Fire Dept.’s toy drive. The fun concludes about 6 p.m. with a community parade and firework extravaganza.

 

This is just a sampling of the community programs for all ages in Whitman County Library’s 14 branches. Visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.

Santa Claus is coming to ... the library!

Santa Claus is coming to town ... the library to be specific on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 3-5:30. Bring the kids for a visit or to get their photos taken by Leifer Photography. Santa also appears in Colfax's lighted parade at 6 pm on Mill Street.

Hospice Tree of Lights Ceremony and recommended books for those who are grieving...

Remember to join us Weds, Dec 4 at 5:30 pm for the Hospice Tree of Lights and Remembrance Ceremony. There is still time to remember your friends and loved ones with a donation if you act quickly. Simply call (509) 332-4414.

Thanks to a generous donation from Hospice, the following books are available for checkout from the library. Call 509-397-4366 and we'll send them your way -

Understanding your grief
Healing the adult child's grieving heart
When your grandparent dies, a child's guide to good grief
Help me say goodbye, activities for helping kids cope
Tear soup, a recipe for healing after loss

Hospice provides books to help you through difficult times...

Thanks to Annie and Rita from Hospice for another valuable donation of books to help residents deal with grieving and death. Please mark your calendars to join WCL and Hospice for their annual Tree of Lights Remembrance ceremony on Weds, Dec. 4 at 5:30 in the Norma McGregor Community Room. Contact Hospice at 338-5792 if you'd like to remember a friend or loved one.

Kid fun!

Wouldn't your kids love to be here ... playing, learning and growing? Come to the Colfax Library Mon-Weds 10-8 pm, Thur-Fri 10-6 pm, Sat-Sun 1-5 pm.

Palouse Cares Food Drive at Colfax Library

Colfax Library is collecting food for The Palouse Cares Food Drive with all donations remaining in our community. PLEASE drop off your food donations for those less fortunate.

Kids Soccer fun...

Hey Kids ... come play Kickshot, a fun soccer board game at the library on Weds, Dec. 11 from 6-8 pm in the Colfax Library. For more info, contact Nichole at 397-4366 or visit http://kickshot.org/game-overview/

Art news from WCL

Registration is open for new low cost art (and other) classes starting in 2014. These include pastel portraits, chalk pastels, garden mosaic and more. To see the entire list, visit www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2.

Also special thanks to Betty Fitzgerald for donating many of her art books to the library. Some are being sold by the Friends of WCL to fund library programs while others have been added to the collection, including Creative Watercolor, Creative Collage techniques and Dynamic Still Lifes in Watercolor. 

 

WCL recently added Susan Russell’s ABC Delirious and Ann Johnston’s DVD, Color By Accident which Ann Marra helped organize, edit and assisted with graphics. Contact the library at info@whitco.lib.wa.us or select any of these items in the library catalog to request them.

 Finally, WCL has some great exhibits planned for 2014 so mark your calendar to come visit!

January – Our Palouse, photography exhibit

February – County Art Students (2013 reception below)

March - Palouse Plein Air Watercolor Traveling Show

April-May – Rob Smith

 

 

Save the Date-Nov. 21-28 for WCL Programs

WCL Calendar Sampling:

Thursday, November 21

Albion – 4 to 6 p.m. – Individual Assistance with the Healthcare Exchange – Chelsea Fanara from Pullman Rural Resources will be available in helping you find your best option for health insurance.
Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion of Mary Ann Shaffer’s, “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.” Everyone’s invited.
Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Picture Books with Katie Wilkes – Learn how to introduce difficult topics and encourage reluctant readers.

Friday, November 22

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddler, preschoolers and parents every Friday.
Colfax – 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Dance Class – Child and teen dance, ballet, jazz and more by Ana Maria Sears. For cost and registration, please call (509) 338-0809.

Saturday, November 23

Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime and Craft – Fun stories and craft projects every Saturday.

Monday, November 25

Colfax – Palouse Cares Food Drive – Donate food items at the library starting Nov. 25 – Dec. 7.
Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen at (509) 285-4673 or kklindgren23@gmail.com
Colton & Garfield – Storytime – Fun stories, fingers play, songs and crafts every Monday. Check the calendar for times.
Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For cost and registration, please email Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com

Tuesday, November 26

Albion – 4 p.m. – After School Craft – Kids are invited to a fun after school craft project.
Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Bliss Yoga with Dawn Bennett – For cost and registration, call Dawn at (509) 397-3777.

Wednesday, November 27

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen at (509) 285-4673 or kklindgren23@gmail.com
Oakesdale – 12:30 p.m. – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Wednesday.

Thursday, November 28

All branches closed for Thanksgiving Holiday.

Holiday events ... mark your calendar

Tree of Lights, Colfax Library, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:30 pm                   

Join families, friends and community members for the Tree of Lights and Remembrance ceremony - remembering the lives of those we’ve lost. For more info or to sponsor a loved one, contact Rita Ackerman of Hospice at 397-4521.

Santa & Winter Celebration, Thursday, Dec. 5, 3-7 pm                

You’re invited to celebrate at the library as part of Colfax’s Christmas parade and fireworks. Santa will be available from 3-5:30 for photos, then moves along to the 6 pm parade and fireworks show!

 

After School Fun - Nov. 21 - Grades 1-4

Program for ages 12 and up-Nov. 19 at 6pm-Colfax Library

Hunger Games Catching Fire movie release Party

Visit Hayden's Corner...

Looking for a fun and educational way to entertain the kids? Visit Hayden's Corner in the Colfax Library filled with great books, kids computers, puzzles and the amazing Rain Forest tree!

Art, artists, ahhh....

The library has a great lineup of arts & craft classes and art exhibits in the coming months. For more info on lunch & craft programs or Meet the artist, give us a call at 397-4366. For classes, visit www.wiel.spokane.edu/ACT2. The artwork above is by Andy Sewell and is part of the Palouse Plein Air Exhibit set for March 2014 in the Colfax Library.

Make holiday gifts

Great gift project on Weds, Nov. 13 and 20, from 12:00-1:00 pm at the Colfax Library. These free classes feature easy, inexpensive, hand-made gifts to give this holiday season. Participants can bring a lunch and create a holiday gift. Call 397-4366 to RSVP.

 

 

New Barn Calendars ... just $6!

2014 Barns of Whitman County Calendars are now on sale for just $6 with proceeds benefitting library programs and projects countywide. All new photos and locations fill this calendar produced and donated by Steve Van Vleet of WSU Whitman County Extension. (Steve is pictured here with his daughter Katilyn who works in the Colfax Branch.) To purchase, visit any WCL location, Ace and Rosauers in Colfax or The Pullman Chamber of Commerce ... or by calling 877-733-3375.

WCL Calendar Sampling Nov. 14-21

Thursday, November 14

Tekoa – 4 p.m. – Recycled Art – Kids are invited to make Christmas decorations using recycled materials.
Farmington – 7 p.m. – Mom’s Night Out – Enjoy some down time with yummy treats and craft projects.

Friday, November 15

Endicott, St. John & Uniontown – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Friday. Visit the online calendar for times.

Saturday, November 16

Rosalia – 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Scrapbooking, Card Making & More – Join Amy Gehring for a fun and informative afternoon.

Monday, November 18

Malden – 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Scrapbooking, Card Making & More – Join Amy Gehring for a fun and informative afternoon.
Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Linda at (509) 285-4673 or kklindgren23@gmail.com.
Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For cost and registration, please email Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com.

Tuesday, November 19

Colfax – 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Community Blood Drive – Help give the gift of life and enter to win a $500 Visa gift card.
Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. – Catching Fire Movie Release Party – Tributes ages 12 and up will participate in Hunger Games trivia, a cornucopia challenge and even try their hand at archery. Enter to win movie tickets courtesy of Village Center Cinemas in Pullman.

Wednesday, November 20

Rosalia – 1 p.m. – Science Demonstration with Mobius Science Center – Kids are invited for a fun afternoon!
Uniontown – 3:30 p.m. – Children are invited to make trees out of recyclable material with Judi Gray.
Colfax – 4 to 7 p.m. – Individual Assistance with the Healthcare Exchange – Chelsea Fanara from Pullman Rural Resources will be available in helping you find your best option for health insurance.

Thursday, November 21

Colfax, Farmington & Tekoa – 3^rd Thursday – Exciting after school program in three locations. Check the calendar for times and themes.
Albion – 4 to 6 p.m. – Individual Assistance with the Healthcare Exchange – Chelsea Fanara from Pullman Rural Resources will be available in helping you find your best option for health insurance.

This is just a sampling of the community programs for all ages in Whitman County Library’s 14 branches. Visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.

Assessor Joe Reynolds providing valuable information to WCL Board of Trustees

Thanks to County Assessor Joe Reynolds for providing tax information during the last WCL Board of Trustees meeting. Do you have what it takes to serve on the library board? If yes, call Kristie Kirkpatrick at 509.397.4366 for an application.

Luncheon author event on Thursday, Nov. 14th

Janet Oakley, author of Tree Soldier comes to the United Methodist Church Thursday Nov. 14 at noon. Oakley is a Humanities Washington speaker and will talk about the Citizen Conservation Corp. To reserve a lunch for $12 or reserve your copy of Tree Solder, call the library at 509-397-4366.

Palouse Plein Air coming to Colfax Library

Palouse Plein Air comes to the Colfax Library in March of 2014. French for "in the open air" this traveling exhibit is on loan from the City of Moscow. This image was the "People's Choice" selection by Andy Sewell.

The Civilian Conservation Corps in the NW - a history presentation

Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps on Thurs, Nov. 14 at noon

This free presentation is being held at the Methodist Church in Colfax in conjunction with the Rotary Club. Presenter Janet Oakley is an authority on the CCC speaking for Humanities, Washington. She is also the author of Tree Soldier.

Just come listen, bring a lunch or pre-order one for $10 by calling 397-4366. Brought to you by Everybody Reads!

 

 

Play & Learn-playgroup-Colfax & LaCrosse

 

Do you have a child longing to get out of the house for an educational, romping good time? Join us for Play & Learn playgroup at two Whitman County Library locations: the Colfax Library every Friday morning from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and the Lacrosse Library every Tuesday morning from 10-11:30 a.m. These friends, family and neighbors (FFN) programs are sponsored by the Department of Early Learning distributed through Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington.

Childhood experts agree: Attending a high-quality program gives children early learning experiences and prepares them for school. "Every child should have some sort of group experience before starting Kindergarten," says Sheri Miller, Whitman County Library’s Youth Services Manager.

For more information please call 509-397-4366. A complete list of scheduled events for any of the 14 Branches of the Whitman County Library is online at library's events calendar or "Like" us on Facebook.

In Observance of Veteran's Day-WCL Closed Nov. 10 & 11

 

All 14 branches of Whitman County Library will close Sunday, November 10 and Monday November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. Due dates for library materials have been extended in anticipation of the closure and no late fines will be charged for these days. Bookdrops will remain open in all locations accepting returned items. Access to the library’s catalog, downloadable audio and e-books, subscription databases like LiveMocha foreign language instruction and the online librarian will still be available by visiting the Whitman County Library website. For more information about library closures or upcoming community programs, the Library Events calendar is also accessible from the Whitman County Library website. Libraries affected by the closure are: Albion, Colfax, Colton, Endicott, Farmington, Garfield, LaCrosse, Malden, Oakesdale, Palouse, Rosalia, St. John, Tekoa, and Uniontown. Residents may call the library at 397-4366 or toll-free at 1-877-733-3375 for information, details regarding the closure or renewal of materials.
For more information about library closures or upcoming community programs, the library's events calendar is also accessible from the library website.

INBC Blood Drive-Colfax Library-Nov. 19

Colfax Library Hosts INBC Blood Drive Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 2:15-5:30

You can save the lives of three people by donating blood Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 2:15-5:30 pm at the Colfax Library and you will be entered in a drawing to win a $500 Visa gift card! Appointments are being taken by contacting the library at 509-397-4366 or the Inland Northwest Blood Center at www.inbcsaves.org.

According to the Inland Northwest Blood Center, here are a few facts about donations:
1. Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood product.
2. Although 60% of Americans are eligible to donate blood, only approximately 5% actually do.
3. It is estimated that one in three individuals will need a blood product sometime during their life.  

Walk-ins will be seen on a first come, first serve basis with photo I.D. required. Donors should drink plenty of fluids and eat a meal at least two hours prior to arrival. The entire list of eligibility criteria can be found by  contacting the Inland Northwest Blood Center at www.inbc2.org or by calling toll-free 800-423-0151.

 

Don't miss this opportunity!

 

Rob Smith comes to Colfax Library on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. for Meet the Artist.

Join us for a great time and homemade cookies.

Learn more about Rob, his art and his children's book,

Undead Ted at www.robsmithstudio.com.

Get Fit ... the gentle way!

Don't forget Gentle Fitness classes each Monday and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. in the Colfax Library. $35 for 7 classes with certified instructor Karen Lindgren, owner of the Fit Farm in Oakesdale. For more info, call 509-285-4673.

Babe Hollingbery coaches PHS football in 1943...

Pullman Jr. High football team of 1943

Names from left to right, front to back: Schroder, Norm; Markley, Fred; Semingson, Gene; Hatley, Al; Stone, Calir; Christian, Don; Hooper, Paul; Webb, Richard; Glover, Marvin; Barton, Havey; Staley, John; Bashaw, Bob (Brick); Langmas, Sam; Groth, Ronnie and Hollingbery, Orin E. (Babe)

This photograph was taken of the of the Pullman Junior High School football team in 1943, coached by Orin E. "Babe" Hollingbery. He agreed to coach the team after Idaho, Oregon and Oregon State cancelled college football for the duration of WW II. Before he took the job, the teams last game with Moscow ended in a crushing defeat 19-7. One week after he began coaching, the Pullman team beat Moscow 26-7.

To view the entire Whitman County Rural Heritage Collection, visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us and choose Rural Heritage.

WCL Event Sampling Nov. 7-14

Thursday, November 7

Colton – 4 p.m. – Teen Craft – Kids in grades 6-12 are welcomed to create duct tape picture frames with Teen Librarian Nichole Kopp.

Friday, November 8

Rosalia – 1:30 p.m. – After School Fun with Art – Kids in grades 4 and up are invited.
Palouse – 4 to 6 p.m. – Individual Assistance with the Healthcare Exchange – Chelsea Fanara from Pullman Rural Resources will be available in helping you find your best option for health insurance.

Saturday, November 9

Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime and Craft – Fun stories and craft projects every Saturday.

Sunday, Nov. 10 & Monday, Nov. 11

All branches closed for Veteran’s Day.

Tuesday, November 12

Endicott – 1 to 4p.m. – SHIBA Open House – Joyce Leonard will be available to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid.
Endicott – 3:30 p.m. – Teen Craft – Create a picture frame using colorful patterned tape.

Wednesday, November 13

Colfax – Lunch & Gift – Repurpose a metal serving tray into a fun memo board. Participants may bring in a lunch. Registration is required.
Uniontown – 3:30 to 6 p.m. – SHIBA Open House – Joyce Leonard will be available to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid.
Malden – 4 to 6 p.m. – Individual Assistance with the Healthcare Exchange – Chelsea Fanara from Pullman Rural Resources will be available in helping you find your best option for health insurance.
Colfax – 7 p.m. – Concrete River Festival Planning – Anyone interested in volunteering is invited to attend this meeting. For more information, contact Kimberly Marshall at (509) 397-0397.

Thursday, November 14

United Methodist Church in Colfax – Noon – Everybody Reads Tree Soldier – Learn about the Great Depression from expert and author J. L. Oakley. Lunches are available for $12 to those who pre-register by Nov 12.
This is just a sampling of the community programs for all ages in Whitman County Library’s 14 branches. Visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.

Mobile memories

Tell us your bookmobile memories...
This and other historic photos from the library and your community can be found at Whitman County Library Rural Heritage on the library's website.

Tell your friends and loved ones ... gentle exercise has arrived!

Get fit the gentle way with Senior Sneakers exercise each Monday and Wednesday at the Colfax Library from 10-11 a.m. Cost is $35 for 7 classes with Karen Lindgren, certified instructor and owner of the Fit Farm in Oakesdale. For more info, call 509-285-4673.