Basic Budgeting or Spend $42 for a $1 Taco!

Investor Kim Nguyen Today at the Library!

Investor Kim Nguyen has purchased a number of Colfax properties. Come meet her and learn about her plans during a community reception on Thurs, Sep. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Colfax Library.

The New WorkSource Presentation TODAY!

Register to Vote with the Library and the League of Women Voters!

With the November election quickly approaching, local citizens are encouraged to register to vote on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 3-6:30 at the Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library. Representatives from the Pullman League of Women Voters will be on hand to assist with the registration process, filing address and status changes and answering your questions related to recent registration changes for those who were previously unable to vote. For more information, contact the Pullman League at 509-595-0333 or the Library at 509-397-4366.

WorkSourceWA.com presentation

Teen Summer Reading Drawing Winners!

Olivia Kjack of Sj. John (left) won the Galaxy Tablet donated by Washington State Employees Credit Union after completing Teen Summer Reading!

Tayma Vanek of Colfax (right) won a $50 gift certificate for Amazon, in the drawing for Teen Summer Reading!

Congratulations Adult Summer Reading Winners!

 Loralee Cassetty from Tekoa is our Adult Summer reading Black-Out winner!  Diane Harp Tekoa's Librarian presented her with a Galaxy tablet courtesy of Washington State Employee's Credit Union!















Joyce Countryman of Colfax is one of this year's drawing winners!  Here she is with her prize from Dr. Allen Kirkpatrick, DDS! 

Valerie Larson of St. John is also a winner this year, she received a gift certificate from Welcome home!

Kristin Inderrieden From Colfax won a great gift certificate to Fit in Colfax!

Nancy Anderson of Endicott won a Golf Course certificate from Colfax Golf Course.  She will get to play a few rounds and have use of a cart for her game!

Yoga for a good cause

Two local Yoga instructors are volunteering their services to benefit important local causes and organizations within the community. On the first Tuesday of each month, Suzy McNeilly and Crystn Guenthner are providing a Yoga class from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Colfax Library that will be by donation only with all proceeds going to area groups and causes.

The first class set for Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 5:30 is ideal for both beginners and those quite familiar with Yoga. It will begin with a Vinyasa flow and take a quick break at 6:30 to move into the Restorative phase so participants can stay for the entire class or use the break to come and go.

This month, the library’s Senior Pie and Bingo will be the recipient of the class donations. Bingo is provided the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 2-4 p.m. in the Colfax Branch. With as many as 40 seniors attending, proceeds will help purchase pie and other supplies for the popular sessions.

For more information or to make a donation, contact Suzy McNeilly at 509-397-4709. The Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library is located at 102 S. Main or call 509-397-4366.

WCL Weekly Calendar

County Library Calendar – September 22

Thursday, September 22

Palouse – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades 2 to 4th Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!!  The Palouse school bus will bring you down, if your parents give permission.  For more information or to sign-up call Bev at 509-878-1513.

Tekoa – 4:00 p.m. – Women’s Social Hour – Come join in at the library and bring a project (knitting, crafting, or just come to visit!

Rosalia – 6 – 7:30 p.m. – Guiding Good Choices Parenting Workshop – This evidence based class by trained presenters is offered free of charge to all parents. Each parent earns a $20 gift certificate after completing the six-week course.  Babysitting and a snack are provided, for more information or to register call Marcy at 509-523-3109.

Friday, September 23

Colfax – 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. – INBC Blood Drive – You may save lives by donating blood at the Colfax Library location. For friends, family and many other patients, you are truly a HERO! Contact the Inland Northwest Blood Center to register the time that is most convenient for you at www.inbcsaves.org or call toll free at 1-800-423-0151 for additional information!

Endicott, Malden, St. John, & Uniontown – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with all kinds of fun at the Library!  For more information and times visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax & Palouse – Play and Learn – Play and learn is a fun, intentional play time for young children, giving them a variety of opportunities to explore and grow while interacting with their peers.  For more information or for times visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us. 

Monday, September 26

St John – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades K to 2^nd                Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!!  For more information or to sign up call Clancy at 509-648-3319.

LaCrosse – 6:30 – 8 p.m. – Adult Coloring Night – Come join us for an evening of relaxation and color.  Coloring has been proven to lower blood pressure.  So come for health reason as well as the fellowship.  Bring your own coloring pens and pencils or use the library’s.  Snacks provided.

Tuesday, September 27

Farmington & Rosalia –Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

Albion & Endicott – Play and Learn – Play and Learn is a fun, intentional play time for young children, giving them a variety of opportunities to explore and grow while interacting with their peers. This time is also for parents and other caregivers to visit and share ideas about nurturing the growing minds in their care.  For more information or for times visit the WCL Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax – 2 – 4 p.m. – Bingo and Pie – Seniors are invited to play Bingo, win prizes and enjoy pie and or cookies.

Colfax – 6 – 7 p.m. – Movement as Life – This fun exercise class is offered through ACT II!  For more information and how to register see the Library event’s calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or visit the Colfax branch.

Wednesday, September 28

Garfield – 1:00 p.m. – ½ day fun – Visit the library for fun activities on the half day!

Endicott & St. John – 12:20 – 1:30 p.m. – Bug Day – WSU Extension Agent Steve VanVleet has a great insect  (some live, some mounted) collection that he'll bring to the library's first early release Wednesday.  For more information or times call Tia or Clancy at 657-3429 or 648-3319 or visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades 2 to 4th Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!! 

Colfax – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – WorkSourceWA.com Presentation – Build a resume, search for the best career for you, or search for the best employees.  The new Work Source Washington website can help both employers and employees.

St. John – 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Garden Insect and Weed Program - WSU Extension Agent Steve VanVleet will be at the St. John Library to help you control pests in your garden before you put it to bed for the winter!  For more information call Clancy at 648-3319.

Thursday, September 29

Colfax – noon and 7:00 p.m. – Downtown Investor Kim Nguyen – Kim recently purchased a number of downtown Colfax properties and will talk with area residents about her plans for those buildings. For more information and locations please contact Kristie Kirkpatrick at kirkpatr@colfax.com or 509-397-4366.

Colfax, LaCrosse, & Tekoa – Story Time – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, visit your branch and get your Library Card!  For a complete list of library events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call 509-397-4366. 

Informative non-fiction titles for September

Lentil Underground by Liz Carlisle

This is the remarkably true story of a group of Montana farmers who in the 1970’s defied corporate agribusiness by refusing to plant GMO’s.  Their company “Timeless Natural Foods” is now a million-dollar organic business. 

Altered Genes, Twisted Truth

This shocking story of how the venture to genetically engineer our food has subverted science, corrupted government and deceived the public while recklessly subjecting our health and our environment to unacceptable risks.    

Genetics & Society by CharlotteOmoto & Paul Lurquin

This user friendly book explores the cutting edge aspects of genetic science and the impact of DNA technology on medicine and society at large. 

Social Media Boot-Camp TODAY!

Colfax Community Blood Drive

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

Visit your local branch for more information, for open times or contact information check out Whitman County Library's web-site at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Social Media Boot Camp with Josh Wade

September 16th is Read an E-Book day!

Visit your local branch or the library website 

@ www.whitco.lib.wa.us 

to learn more about WCL's Overdrive system!

WCL Weekly Calendar

County Library Calendar – September 15

Thursday, September 15

Rosalia – 10:15 – noon – Play and learn - Center-based free play time at the library geared toward children under 6-years-old (but everyone is welcome.) It is also a great opportunity for parents and other caregivers to visit and support each other. The fun and engaging learning centers are STEAM based and designed to foster creativity, team-work, exploration and curiosity.

Colfax & LaCrosse – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – 3^rd Thursday: After-School Program – Kids is grades 1-4 - Come to the Colfax Library for an afterschool STEM program.  Free Fun with Friends! JES students may ride bus 8 from the school to the library with a parental note. Snacks included!

Palouse – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades 2 to 4th Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!!  The Palouse school bus will bring you down, if your parents give permission.

Tekoa – 4:00 p.m. – Women’s Social Hour – Come join in at the library and bring a project (knitting, crafting, or just come to visit!

Friday, September 16

Colfax – 10 – 11:30 a.m. – Play and Learn – Play and Learn is a fun, intentional play time for young children, giving them a variety of opportunities to explore and grow while interacting with their peers. This time is also for parents and other caregivers to visit and share ideas about nurturing the growing minds in their care.

Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John, & Uniontown – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

Monday, September 19

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – Caregiver Coffee Group – All paid and unpaid caregivers are welcome to attend the event is free.

St John – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades 2 to 4th Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!!  For more information or to sign up call Clancy at 509-648-3319.

Tekoa – 6 p.m. – Attentive Parenting Classes – A six week program for parents with children age 2-6 to teach active parenting skills.  Completers of the course will receive a book and incentive.  To register call Diane at 509-284-3121 or visit the Whitman County Library Website Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Tuesday, September 20

Rosalia – 10:15 – 11 a.m. – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

Albion & Endicott – Play and Learn – Play and Learn is a fun, intentional play time for young children, giving them a variety of opportunities to explore and grow while interacting with their peers. This time is also for parents and other caregivers to visit and share ideas about nurturing the growing minds in their care.  For more information or for times visit the WCL Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Tekoa – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades 2 to 4th Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!!

Colfax – 6 – 7 p.m. – Movement as Life – This fun exercise class is offered through ACT II!  For more information and how to register see the Library event’s calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or visit the Colfax branch.

Wednesday, September 21

Albion & Garfield – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades 2 to 4th Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!! 

Thursday, September 22

Palouse – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades 2 to 4th Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!!  The Palouse school bus will bring you down, if your parents give permission.  For more information or to sign-up call Bev at 509-878-1513.

Tekoa – 4:00 p.m. – Women’s Social Hour – Come join in at the library and bring a project (knitting, crafting, or just come to visit!

Rosalia – 6 – 7:30 p.m. – Guiding Good Choices Parenting Workshop – This evidence based class by trained presenters is offered free of charge to all parents. Each parent earns a $20 gift certificate after completing the six-week course.  Babysitting and a snack are provided, for more information or to register call Marcy at 509-523-3109.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, visit your branch and get your Library Card!  For a complete list of library events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call 509-397-4366.

Ice Age Floods Institute Presentation Today!

Colfax Branch Library

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 3:00 pm

Join the Ice Age Floods Institute-Palouse Falls Chapter as they present "Changing the Course of the Palouse River" for this exciting talk to learn how stream capture during the floods diverted the Palouse River from Washtucna Coulee to its present day location. Visit iafi.org or contact iafipf@gmail.com for more information.

Also at the Gathering Place in Lacrosse

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7:00 pm. This program is at the Gathering Place 201 S Main St, Lacrosse, WA. Visit iafi.org or contact iafipf@gmail.com for details.

Social Media Boot-Camp with Josh Wade

Early Learning Ages 0-5-Thursdays

Afterschool Learning-Sept. 15

Come check out the Whitman County Seed Library!

Special Events at the Colfax Library

Don Steiger memorial reception, Mon, Sep 12, noon – 2 pm

Ice Age Flood program, Weds, Sep 14 at 3 pm

Crazy 8’s Math Club grades 3-5, starts Weds, Sep 21 at 2:30 pm. Register today!

Afterschool Science Bingo for grades 1-4, Thurs, Sep 15 at 3:30 pm

Caregiver Coffee Support group, Mon, Sep 19 at 3:30 pm

INBC Blood Drive, Fri, Sep 23, 1:30-5:30 pm

Worksourcewa.com presentation, Wednesday Sep 28, 5:30-6:30 pm

Bread Making, Ebay Basics, Movement, Acrylic Textures, Mosaic Sculpture, and Ukulele. Register today for these community enrichment classes from CCS.

Fun Fall Cookbook Recommendations!

Icy Creamy Healthy Sweet by ChristineChitnis

Skip the freezer isle and instead check out this cookbook to learn how to make healthier, tastier frozen desserts using whole foods and natural sweeteners. 

Healthy Slow Cooker Revolution by America’s Test Kitchen

Who doesn’t love coming home to a meal that is already prepared?  This cookbook is packed with 200 recipes that easy to prepare, lower in fat, and make coming home to dinner a joy!

Punch Bowls & Pitcher Drinks by Jeanne Kelley

Looking for a reason to have a get together?  Look no further!  Gather your friends and whip up one of these fresh, fruity, spicy and spirit full punches and let the fun begin. 

WCL Weekly Calendar

County Library Calendar – September 8

Thursday, September 8

Colfax – Palouse Empire Fair – The fun is in the air at the Palouse Empire Fair!  Join the Whitman County Library at the fair booth just inside the Community Building and spin the Spinning Wheel to get a prize! 

Tekoa – 4:00 p.m. – Women’s Social Hour – Come join in at the library and bring a project (knitting, crafting, or just come to visit!

Rosalia – 10:15 – noon – Play and learn - Center-based free play time at the library geared toward children under 6-years-old (but everyone is welcome.) It is also a great opportunity for parents and other caregivers to visit and support each other. The fun and engaging learning centers are STEAM based and designed to foster creativity, team-work, exploration and curiosity.

Friday, September 9

Colfax – Palouse Empire Fair – The fun is in the air at the Palouse Empire Fair!  Join the Whitman County Library at the fair booth just inside the Community Building and spin the Spinning Wheel to get a prize! 

Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John, & Uniontown – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

Malden – 6 – 8 p.m. – Pinterest Party – Come create a Pinterest craft to decorate your home for fall!

Saturday, September 10

Colfax – Palouse Empire Fair – The fun is in the air at the Palouse Empire Fair!  Join the Whitman County Library at the fair booth just inside the Community Building and spin the Spinning Wheel to get a prize! 

Sunday, September 11

Colfax – Palouse Empire Fair – The fun is in the air at the Palouse Empire Fair!  Join the Whitman County Library at the fair booth just inside the Community Building and spin the Spinning Wheel to get a prize! 

Monday, September 12

LaCrosse – 12:30 – 2 p.m. – Pie and Bingo - Join the library for a fun game of bingo, a slice of pie, and maybe win a great prize!

Tekoa – 6 p.m. – Attentive Parenting Classes – A six week program for parents with children age 2-6 to teach active parenting skills.  Completers of the course will receive a book and incentive.  To register call Diane at 509-284-3121 or visit the Whitman County Library Website Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Tuesday, September 13

Endicott – 10:00 – Adult Coloring - Here's your chance for a little coloring relaxation therapy!  Materials are provided, feel free to bring your own and share too!

Rosalia – 10:15 – 11 a.m. – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

Albion & Endicott – Play and Learn – Play and Learn is a fun, intentional play time for young children, giving them a variety of opportunities to explore and grow while interacting with their peers. This time is also for parents and other caregivers to visit and share ideas about nurturing the growing minds in their care.  For more information or for times visit the WCL Calendar at www. whitco.lib.wa.us.

Tekoa – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades 2 to 4th Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!! 

Wednesday, September 14

Albion & Garfield – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

Colfax & LaCrosse – Ice Age Floods Presentation – Join the Ice Age Floods Institute-Palouse Falls Chapter as they present "Changing the Course of the Palouse River" for this exciting talk to learn how stream capture during the floods diverted the Palouse River from Washtucna Coulee to its present day location.  For more information and the times for this event visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or iafi.org.

Thursday, September 15

Rosalia – 10:15 – noon – Play and learn - Center-based free play time at the library geared toward children under 6-years-old (but everyone is welcome.) It is also a great opportunity for parents and other caregivers to visit and support each other. The fun and engaging learning centers are STEAM based and designed to foster creativity, team-work, exploration and curiosity.

Colfax & LaCrosse – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, and crafts.  Visit the Library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for times.

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – 3^rd Thursday: After-School Program – Kids is grades 1-4 - Come to the Colfax Library for an afterschool STEM program.  Free Fun with Friends! JES students may ride bus 8 from the school to the library with a parental note. Snacks included!

Palouse – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Kids, Grades 2 to 4th Grade.  This 8 week program has been a lot of fun and we are continuing with the new school year.  Sign up now!!  The Palouse school bus will bring you down, if your parents give permission.

Tekoa – 4:00 p.m. – Women’s Social Hour – Come join in at the library and bring a project (knitting, crafting, or just come to visit!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, visit your branch and get your Library Card!  For a complete list of library events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call 509-397-4366. 

The New Little Free Library in Palouse!

  

Palouse Librarian Beverly Pearce is stocking the New Little Free Library.  Palouse has one of 6 little libraries around the county!  Visit the library website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or your local branch for more information and the location of the Little Free Library nearest to you.

Rosalia's Little Free Library is Up and Stocked!

Check out Rosalia's Little Free Library! Here is a picture of Cameron Hunter using the library with the new mural in the background and one of the wall gardens designed by students. For more information about the 3 Little Free Libraries around the county and the libraries to come, visit the library website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or any of the WCL branches!

There is Fun in the Air at the Palouse Empire Fair

WCL will have a booth just inside the Community Building come visit with the Librarians and spin the Spinning Wheel to win a prize!

Rachelle's Book List

I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai 

by Yousafzai, Malala
This is the biography of the 15-year-old girl who stood up against the Taliban and fought for her right to an education only to be shot at point blank range in the head.  She survived and has gone on to become a global symbol of peace and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Romanov Sisters 
by Helen Rappaport
Relying upon a treasure trove of diaries and letters from family and friends this book sheds new light on the private lives of the doomed Grand Duchesses of Russia.
The Woman Who Would Be King 
by Kara Cooney
This is the engrossing biography of Hatshepsut, the longest-reigning female pharaoh in ancient Egypt and the story of her audacious rise to power.