Barn Calendars just $6...

Barns of Whitman County Calendars are just $6 with proceeds benefitting all 14 WCL locations. Available at Ace Hardware, Rosauers, Pullman Chamber and any WCL library location. Thanks to Steve Van Vleet who photographed the barns and donated the calendars along with Barry Folsom, and Shawn McAdams for being AMAZING library and community supporters!

Visit YOUR nice warm library today...

BRRRR .... it's cold outside but warm in the library. Come find books, movies, music, public Internet, Wi-Fi and computers, free Microsoft classes and online resources like Consumer Reports and Ancestry.com just to name a few! Colfax hours are:

Mon-Weds 10-8
Thur - Fri 10-6
Sat - Sun 1-5

For a complete list of days/times in all 14 WCL locations, visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Great Christmas gift ... signed copies of Harvest Heritage...

 

We are pleased to announce local appearances by Richard Scheuerman, Alex McGregor and John Clement, Dec. 6-7 as they release their new book Harvest Heritage. Friday’s book signing is scheduled from noon-2:30 in the Lacrosse Market/Library and 3-5:30 in the Colfax Library. On Saturday, the three appear from 11-noon at the Endicott Food Center and 1-3 at the St. John Museum/Library. Copies of Harvest Heritage will be on sale at the events for $32.95 plus tax.

Harvest Heritage is the story of the remarkable transformation of the rolling hills of the Inland Northwest from sheep and cattle range to become one of the most productive wheat and barley growing regions in the world.  It is a story of pioneer settlers, who brought with them seed varieties from their homes across the continent or across the ocean, who worked hard beginning with horse and mule powered equipment and who adapted and persevered.  A story of dedicated agricultural scientists—particularly wheat and barley breeders—who started with early grain varieties brought haphazardly to the land, and developed varieties that brought improved yields, disease resistance, and quality.

Local businessman and author Alex McGregor says, “Harvest Heritage is an account of what one veteran wheat grower, my cousin, Bill McGregor, recalled as the values pioneers brought west with them—dyed-in-the-wool optimism, a wry, self- deprecating sense of humor that helped them overcome adversity, and “a tenacity verging on stubbornness” — qualities that Bill noted were useful then, useful now, and will be useful in the future.  It is a story of farm families, agricultural scientists and a remarkable land, described in prose and illustrated with striking photographs of a land where so many farm families have put down deep roots.”

For more information contact Kristie Kirkpatrick at Whitman County Library, 509-397-4366 or Main Street Books at 397-3334.

Tonight in Colfax ... Music, food, Santa, parade ....

Special surprise for today's Winter Celebration at the Colfax Library ... 5th grade carolers at 3:45, Erica Eng & Katie Largent at 4:10 and Nicole Wiley at 4:30. Also, Santa, kids crafts and refreshments from 3-5:30 with Mill Street Parade at 6 pm!

Soccer game for kids...

Hey Kids ... come play Kickshot, a fun soccer board game at the library on Weds, Dec. 11 from 6-8 p.m. For more info, contact Nichole at 509-397-4366. or see http://kickshot.org/game-overview/

WCL Calendar Sampling Dec. 5-12

Thursday, December 5

Farmington – 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.

Friday, December 6

LaCrosse – Noon to 3 p.m. – Harvest Heritage Book Signing – Meet local authors Richard Scheurman and Alex McGregor, and photographer John Clement.
Colfax – 3 to 5:30 p.m. – Harvest Heritage Book Signing – Meet local authors Richard Scheurman and Alex McGregor, and photographer John Clement.

Saturday, December 7

LaCrosse – 10 a.m. – Family Fun with Santa – Visit with Santa, create holiday crafts and enter for a drawing of presents.
Endicott – 11 a.m. to Noon – Harvest Heritage Book Signing – Meet local authors Richard Scheurman and Alex McGregor, and photographer John Clement.
St. John – 1 to 3 p.m. – Harvest Heritage Book Signing – Meet local authors Richard Scheurman and Alex McGregor, and photographer John Clement.
Rosalia – 1 p.m. – Winter Fest Craft – Create a holiday themed bookmark and ornament.
Colfax – 1 to 5 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.

Monday, December 9

LaCrosse – 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 10

Oakesdale – 6 p.m. – Christmas Craft – Create homemade cards, gift tags and center pieces with Juni Dunn-Gray.

Wednesday, December 11

Endicott, Malden, St. John & Tekoa – Early Release Wednesday – Bring a friend and enjoy crafts, stories, games and more. Visit the online calendar for times.
Tekoa – 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 – 6 to 8 p.m. – Meet & Greet Aziz Makhani the creator of KickShot, a soccer strategy board game.

Thursday, December 12

Colton – 4 p.m. – Teen Craft – Create colorful magnetic picture frames using popsicle sticks and duct tape with Teen Librarian Nichole Kopp. Kids in grade 6-8 are welcomed.

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.

Your invited to the Colfax Library...

·         Cool retro craft and bring your own lunch Weds, Dec. 4 at noon. Preregistration required.

·         Tree of Lights, Hospice ceremony remembering our friends and loved ones on Weds, Dec 4 at 5:30.

·         Santa at library, Thurs, Dec. 5, 3-5:30. Photos available with Lighted Mill Street Parade at 6 pm. (Thanks to Rosauers for providing candy canes every year!)

·         R. Scheuerman, A. McGregor and J. Clement, sign their new book Harvest Heritage on Fri, Dec. 6 from 3-5:30.

·         Assistance with new affordable care act and website, Sat, Dec. 7 from 1-5 pm.

·         Palouse Cares Food Collection and Fireman’s Toy Box children’s book collection ongoing in the library foyer.

·         Yoga, Bootcamp, Senior Fitness, Zumba, children’s dance, tumbling, and always educational programs for kids and adults.

Call 397-4366 or visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for details!