Not Comfortable in a Digital World? WCL can help!

 

Tax Form Resources

             

Tax Form Resources
The Colfax Library now has copies of the following forms and instructions:
1040, 1040EZ, 1040A, and 1040X.
In addition, the library has copies of the following:
1040 Schedule A, B, C C-EZ, D, E, EIC, F, R, SE and some other miscellaneous forms.
Federal tax forms and instructions can be downloaded directly from the IRS website (www.irs.gov).  Select the proper tab across the top of the page (individual, business, charities and non-profits, etc)  Then, on the left hand side under IRS Resources, select Forms and Publications. From here you can choose to download forms and publications, view online, or order the forms and publications.  Library computers and staff can assist you in printing these forms or the instructions you need for a copy fee of 10 cents per page.  The IRS also offers a toll free phone number for forms and publications at 800-829-3676.
State Tax Forms are available online via Federation of Tax Administrators.  Click on the map to go to the tax form site for your state.

Farmington State Bank ... generous community supporters!

Farmington State Bank is a generous supporter of that community's library and was recently awarded Supporter of the Month. The friends, staff, board and most of all - area residents are so appreciative of their contributions!

WCL Calendar Sampling April 3-10

County Library Calendar – April 3

Thursday, April 3
Colfax, LaCrosse & Tekoa – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times.
Colfax – 5 to 6 p.m. – Medicare Thursday – Sort out your Medicare questions with Gary Schmick.

Friday, April 4
Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.
Uniontown – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Friday.

Saturday, April 5

Oakesdale – 10:30 a.m. – Dr. Otto Stevens presents his Palouse area photography “The Palouse 2013.” Featuring over 200 images of the Palouse, these images will show 4 subjects only 1% of Washington residents will likely have ever seen in person.

Monday, April 7

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen 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, April 8

Farmington & Rosalia – Storytime – Children are invited to learn and explore through letters, numbers, books and crafts every Tuesday. Visit the online calendar for times.

Wednesday, April 9

Colfax – Noon – Palouse Sampler Photo Tour – Last summer, Dr. Otto Stevens led a group of photographers on an amazing all day photography tour.  Today he’ll share his own photos from the trip. Bring a lunch or contact the library to purchase a lunch for just $7.
St. John – Noon to 1:30 p.m. – The New Talk – Kathleen Haley from Whitman Medical Center is available to help you plan for your medical future - including a lead discussion about living wills and advanced directives.

Thursday, April 10

St. John – 5 to 8 p.m. – Girls’ Night Out in St. John– Take a shopping break and come by the library to enjoy a gourmet cupcake while you learn about all the services the library offers to help you in the digital world. This event is a kickoff to our new LSTA digital literacy grant, Get Comfortable in the Digital World.
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.

Magician-Colfax Library-April 17

 

For more information, contact:  Sheri Miller at 509-397-4366

WCL Staff - Here To Help You

Book a Librarian-
The friendly WCL staff may assist with everything from basic computer skills to providing help with your eReader. We can help you download eBooks, research your family’s genealogy, find subject or homework resources, search and request from the online card catalog, navigate online databases, learn new software, and a whole lot more. Book-a-Librarian appointments last 20 minutes and are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (limit 2 per month.) Simply complete the form at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or call 509-397-4366 and the staff will follow up quickly to schedule your appointment

Spring Break Activity For Kids-Colfax Library

 

For more information, contact: Sheri Miller at 509-397-4366

Palouse Plein Air at Colfax Library...

The Palouse Plein Air Traveling exhibit comes to the foyer of the Colfax Library for the month of March. This exhibit features the award winning work of 10 of the artists who competed in the Palouse Plein Air competition in Moscow, Idaho last fall. 

Plein Air is French for "in the open air" and used to describe the act of painting outdoors. For the local competition artists were required to paint outdoors using the medium of their choice. Among the prize winners on display in Colfax are Andy Sewell 1st place entry, “Garden Studebaker” and Martha McIver’s “September: Sunny, Cloudy, Windy,” winner of the Artists’ Choice award.

The exhibit can be seen during regular library hours which are Mon-Weds 10-8, Thurs-Fri 10-6 and Sat-Sun 1-5. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or call the library at 509-397-4366.

Below: Garden Studebaker by 1st place winner by Andy Sewell

 

 

Your purchases help your library!

From now through 3/31/2014, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate an extra $5 for each customer who makes an eligible purchase at smile.amazon.com in support of Friends Of Whitman County Library. This is in addition to the regular donation of 0.5% of the purchase price. Up to $1,000,000 extra will be donated to eligible charities as a result of this promotion.

Ordering through Amazonsmile.com is as easy as the regular Amazon website and does not add any cost to your purchases. As always, WCL encourages you to shop locally first!

WCL Calendar Sampling March 27-April 3

Thursday, March 27

Colfax, LaCrosse & Tekoa – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times.
Albion – 4 p.m. – After School Craft – Kids are invited to a fun after school craft project.

Friday, March 28

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.
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, March 29

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

Monday, March 31

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen 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, April 1

LaCrosse – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Tuesday.
St. John – 1 p.m. – Tween Party – Is Spring Break boredom a problem? Come to the library for the Wii, games, crafts and food. Kids ages 12 and up are invited.

Wednesday, April 2

Colfax – 3 to 5 p.m. – Wii Party – Kids grades 1 and up are invited for a Wii Party! Bring a friend, play video games and enjoy snacks.
Tekoa – 6 p.m. – Organic Food Dinner Demonstration – Aunties Organics demonstrates how to cook organic pasta marinara with homemade garlic bread sticks.

Thursday, April 3

Colfax – 7 p.m. – Meet Local Photographer Aaron Cowan – Aaron shares his techniques and tips for capturing the very best images.  He also leads photographic tours in our area.

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.

Thanks for supporting our local food programs...

Friends of Whitman County Library inspect a small portion of the nearly $900 in food donations collected in the library’s 14 branches this year. Over the past 9 years, more than $8000 worth of food has been collected for area food banks and families by WCL’s Food for Fines program.

Disney ... more than child's play!

Turns out Disney isn't just for kids. Come learn about the history, the Disney Parks and Resorts, and the surprising impacts Disney has had on E. Washington and Idaho! Starting March 27 but register now at www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2.

WCL Calendar Sampling March 20-27

Thursday, March 20

Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion of Chris Cleave’s, “Little Bee.” Everyone’s invited.
Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Picture Books with Katie Wilkes – Learn how to introduce difficult topics and encourage reluctant readers.

Friday, March 21
Malden – 2:30 p.m. – E-Reader Class – Learn how to download and checkout audiobooks and e-books onto your electronic device using the library’s website.

Saturday, March 22

Oakesdale – 10:30 a.m. – House Plants & Herb Gardens - Horticulturist Donna Guske Hanson shares her vast knowledge for indoor plants and herb gardens. Learn how to care for them and learn a few pointers as well.
Garfield – 2:30 p.m. – House Plants – Horticulturist Donna Guske Hanson shares all the options for indoor plants. You are welcome to bring a “troubled” house plant!

Sunday, March 23

Colfax – Palouse Plein Air Exhibit – Features watercolor paintings from the Palouse Plein Air 2013 winners. This exhibit is open during regular library hours and runs through the end of March.

Monday, March 24

Colfax – 2:15 to 5:30 p.m. – Community Blood Drive – Appointments are being taken by contacting the library at (509) 397-4366 or the Inland Northwest Blood Center at www.inbcsaves.org Donors should drink plenty of fluids and eat a meal at least two hours prior to arrival.

Tuesday, March 25

Oakesdale – 6 p.m. – Book Club – Join us for a potluck dinner and great book discussion. Contact Branch Manager, Michelle at (509) 285-4310 for more information.

Wednesday, March 26

Colfax – 6 p.m. – Teen Book Club – Join the discussion of Guillaume Prevost’s, “Gate of Days: Book # 2 of The Book of Time”. Come enjoy dessert and discussion whether you have read the book or not!

Thursday, March 27

Palouse – 3:45 to 5 p.m. – After School Homework and Game Time – The Center for Civic Engagement (WSU) students will be available to assist 4^th graders and up with their homework. Afterwards, there will be time for board and/or video games.
Colton – 5 to 6:30 p.m. – E-Reader Class – Learn how to download and checkout audiobooks and e-books onto your electronic device using the library’s website.

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.

Art exhibit ... Colfax Library

Palouse Plein Air

Showing at the Colfax Library

during the month of March ...

including this 1st place winner by Andy Sewell.

 

Hours:

 Mon-Weds 10-8

Thur-Fri 10-6

Sat-Sun 1-5

WCL Calendar Sampling March 13-20

Thursday, March 13

Colfax & LaCrosse – Storytime – Children are invited to learn and explore through letters, numbers, books and crafts every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times.
Tekoa – 3:30 p.m. – After School Fun – Kids are invited to create plaster wall hangings.

Friday, March 14

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.
Endicott – 4 p.m. – Teen Craft – Create colorful magnetic picture frames using patterned tape, buttons, stickers and more.

Saturday, March 15

Oakesdale & Palouse – Planned Overs with Chef Carrie Johnson – Learn how to menu plan using leftovers includes demonstrations and samplings. Visit the online calendar for times.

Sunday, March 16

Colfax – Palouse Plein Air Exhibit –Features watercolor paintings from the Palouse Plein Air 2013 winners. This exhibit is open during regular library hours and runs through the end of March.

Monday, March 17

Colton – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime - Children are invited to learn and explore through letters, numbers, books and crafts every Monday.
Garfield – 3:15 p.m. – Kids Craft Day – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by creating a hanging mobile with shamrocks, rainbows and a pot o’ gold. Don’t forget to wear green!

Tuesday, March 18

LaCrosse – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 19

Malden & St. John – Indoor Gardening – Horticulturist Donna Guske Hanson shares all the options for indoor plants. Handouts are available to all attendees. Visit the online calendar for times.
Uniontown – 3:15 p.m. – After School Science – Kids grades k and up are invited to explore science with fun experiments and crafts.
Tekoa – 4 p.m. – Watercolor Art – Teens are invited to experiment with artistic watercolors with guest Teen Librarian Nichole.

Thursday, March 20

Colfax, Colton & Farmington – 3^rd Thursday – Exciting after school program in three locations. Visit the online calendar for times and themes.
Tekoa – 5 to 6 p.m. – Beginning Computer Class – Learn beginning computer skills like email, virus protection and very basic troubleshooting.

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.

After School at Jennings Elementary-March 20

 

For more information contact:Nichole or Sheri at 509-397-4366

Save The Date: March 24 - Community INBC Blood Drive

The gift of blood is the gift of life. You can save the lives of three people by donating blood Monday, March 24 at the Colfax Library from 2:15-5:30 p.m. 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.

Sign up today!

 

 

 

New classes starting soon including the Magic of Disney,

Red Cross First Aid, home food preservation,

art, music, playwriting and more!

To register, visit www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or call 800-845-3324.

Hear from the talented artist, Laurel Macdonald

Join Meet the Artist on Thursday, Mar 6 at 7 pm at the Colfax Library. Laurel Macdonald, the featured artist works in oils, watercolors and linocuts. She will share her artwork, her inspirations and tips of the trade.  These events are interesting for everyone … not just artists!

 

This lovely image is called Rose Canna Lily...