Thursday, August 4, 2016

August books to check out!

This is the extraordinary true story of the first wild weasels, the band of maverick aviators who flew the most dangerous missions during the Vietnam War. 

This is the true story of the eight men who led the Eighth Air Force to victory over the Luftwaffe. 

This is the deeply research retelling of the Battle of the Bulge with striking insights into the major players on both sides of the battle. 

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

WCL Weekly Calendar August 4th, 2016

Thursday, August 4
All Branches – Closed – All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed but our website, catalog and online librarian are always available for your convenience.
Colfax – 3:40 – 7:15 p.m. – Rising Stars Summer Dance Classes – Summer Dance classes through Rising Stars Dance Studio.  Rising Stars Dance Studio is owned and directed by Instructor Keri Oldroyd. 
Ages 3-5 - Trio of Ballet, Tap & Tumble and Jazz from 3:40 - 4:20 p.m.
Ages 3-5 - Trio of Ballet, Tap & Tumble and Jazz from 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.
Ages 6+ - Trio of Ballet, Tap & Tumble, and Jazz from 5:15 - 6 p.m.
Ages 8+ - Trio of Ballet, Tap & Tumble, and Jazz from 6:10 - 7:10 p.m.

Friday, August 5
All Branches – Closed – All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed but our website, catalog and online librarian are always available for your convenience.

Saturday, August 6
All Branches – Closed – All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed but our website, catalog and online librarian are always available for your convenience.

Sunday, August 7
All Branches – Closed – All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed but our website, catalog and online librarian are always available for your convenience.

Monday, August 8
St. John – 11a.m. -1 p.m. – Tech Monday – offering computer and digital device help for adults.

Tuesday, August 9
Colfax – 10 -11:30 a.m. – Snap Circuit Fun - Electricity, motors, resistance, capacitors, transistors, meters, and integrated circuits OH MY!  Curious kids ages 10 and up are invited to learn about electronics with the fun filled Snap Circuit Kit.

Wednesday, August 10
Colfax – noon -1 p.m. – Work Source Washington Presentation – Bring your e-mail address and learn about WorkSourceWA.gov.
St. John – 2 – 4 p.m. – Coloring and Calming - fun filled coloring and easy crafts! The library will provide everything you need for creating a calming jar.  Bring your own coloring book or try something new out of the coloring pages provided.  We will have colored pencils, markers, and crayons.  For more information call 509-648-3319 or visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.
Colfax – 7 p.m. – PJ Storytime - Join Ms. Nichole under the tree in Hayden's Corner for this fun, family storytime!  Wear your PJ's and bring your favorite stuffed animal to snuggle while we sing and read great bedtime stories!
Thursday, August 11
Rosalia – noon – Book-nic – bring a sack lunch and a blanket to the park next to the library, for lunch, games and great books!
Albion – 4 p.m. – Usborne Books – Come join us for a craft and an information session about Usborne Books. Get a good look up close at the popular, interesting Usborne Books for kids and partake in a fun craft too! This is purely informational; no books will be sold at this event.


Ready Set READ!  Summer reading is happening!  For a complete list of summer 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. Summer Reading signups for youth or completion forms for teens and adults can be accessed from the library’s website.




Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Rachelle's Fiction Pic's for August

Indulge your guilty pleasure with this fictional audio book that spans the globe and follows characters you’ll love through a year of heartbreak and success as they learn what it really means to have magic in their lives. 

Summer chores will go much faster when you’re laughing along with this hilarious non-fiction audio book by the New York Time’s bestselling mother daughter team and their latest collection of funny stories about the everyday lives of modern women. 

If you are excited about the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio then this fictional audio book is one murder mystery you have to check out!  Jack Morgan is in Rio let the games begin. 

Monday, August 1, 2016

Coding Class!

Thank you to all of the patrons who came and participated in our Coding Class! 




The second half of Coding Class will be August 15th from 6 to 8 p.m.
 Space is limited, so sign- up at the circulation desk of the Colfax branch or call 509-397-4366.





Sunday, July 31, 2016

Library Closure

All 14 branches of the Whitman County Library will be closed the week of Aug. 1 to 7, 2016.              




Patrons are welcome to continue using the library website and databases during this week.  We hope that you have a great week and we will see you Monday the 8th!

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Interesting Biographies at the Whitman County Library

This biography explores one game warden’s journey from the woods of Maine to the swamps of New Orleans as he and his canine partner tracked down poachers and searched for victims of violent crimes.

Secret Service agent Clint Hill gives a rare and fascinating portrait of the American Presidency while protecting Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford. 

This is the biography of an Irish revolutionary who became an American hero when he led the newly formed Irish Brigade in many of the fiercest battles of the Civil War.