Shape up today!

Zumba is coming to Colfax each Weds night beginning May 8th at 7 pm. Contact Brenda Camp at 549-3930 for details.

 



Your Library needs you!

Your spare change can make a real difference for children who use Whitman County Libary. Just a few dollars can supply crafts at our popular children's programs or larger donations bring popular guests like the Bubbleillusionist or Palouse Discovery Science Center. Please consider bringing your loose coins to the library's annual penny drive or giving a larger amount to the Friends of the Library today.

What's happening at Whitman County Library



Thursday, May 2
Rosalia – 4 p.m. – WSU Raptors – Everyone’s welcome for a fun and informative afternoon with the fabulous birds of prey.
Friday, May 3Colfax – 9 to 4 p.m. – Pen & Ink Watercolor, sign up at least one day prior to the class (choose Colfax.)
Palouse – 5 p.m. – Yoga Bliss with Dawn Bennett – Simple and easy body awareness movements from head to toe. No previous yoga experience is needed.
Sunday, May 5
Colfax & Farmington – Small Vegetable Gardens – Donna Hansen teaches about small veggie gardens and how to make, maintain and get the best crop for your growing size. Check the calendar for times.
Monday, May 6
St. John – 10:30 a.m. – Lapsit Storytime – A special program with lots of learning, sharing and fun for little ones and their favorite grown-ups
St. John – 1 to 3 p.m. – Insurance Help – SHIBA volunteer Joyce Leonard shares free, impartial insurance information tailored to meet the needs of low income families as well as those on or planning for Medicare.
Tuesday, May 7
Rosalia – 2:30 p.m. – Small Vegetable Gardens – Donna Hansen teaches about small veggie gardens and how to make, maintain and get the best crop for your growing size.
Wednesday, May 8
St. John – 5:30 p.m. – Build Your Business – Discover all the help available to turn your passion, something you might really love into a business with Dave McKenzie from SCORE.
Colfax – 7 p.m. – Zumba Fitness – Instructor Brenda Camp offers Zumba classes on Wednesdays. Contact Brenda at brendacamp_zumba@hotmail.com or call (509) 549-3930.
Thursday, May 9
Jennings Elementary in Colfax - 3:30 p.m. - Let's Hoop It Up! -   Join Whitman County Library for a free performance by Spokane Aerial - includes Hula Hoop Dance & Tricks and the opportunity to participate.
Hundreds of community programs for preschoolers, children, teens and adults are scheduled at Whitman County Library’s 14 branches. For a complete list and details, visit the Events Calendar at Whitman County Library www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.

Want to win a Stay and Play package to the CDA Casino and Circling Raven? Raffle tickets are just $1 at the Colfax Library with lots of consolation prizes too! Contact Whitman County Library for details at  877-733-3375. This raffle benefits Endicott Library and is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Hula Hoop Program at JES Sponsored by WCL Friends

Make a bid and this BEAUTIFUL image can be yours. Palouse Springtime was donated by photographer Otto Stevens to the Endicott Silent Auction. It is an 11 x 14 matted in an 18 x 22 inch frame. To see the complete list, visit the library's website. This fundraiser benefits the Endicott Library renovation and is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Baby photo contest ... hurry to enter!

Time is running out to win dinner for two at Eddy's. Come guess we librarians from our baby pics at the Colfax Library. Top guessers will be placed in a drawing for dinner, courtesy of great Friends of the Library, Eddy's Restaurant.

What is your family doing tomorrow? Whitman County Library suggests a fun event for you and it is free! Family Fair is Saturday, April 20 at the Lincoln Middle School in Pullman from 10-2 p.m. and includes Fun Run for all ages starting at 11 a.m. on the track. 

Besides the Fun Run, this year’s Family Fair features an inflatable obstacle course and a tour of the MedStar helicopter. There are also booths filled with fun activities that promote health and fitness for youngsters while sharing valuable information with their families.  In The Friends of Whitman County and Neill Public Libraries shared booth, we’ll have a spinning wheel of activities and prizes. I hope you will stop and see us!

Family Fair is a not-for-profit event in its 17^th year on the Palouse. Sponsored by the Palouse Resource Network in collaboration with United Way of Pullman and YMCA at WSU’s Healthy Kids Day, the purpose of Family Fair is to bring families and agency representatives together, increasing family awareness of resources while celebrating health and family values in a fun and entertaining way.

We hope you’ll “Make It A Play Date” and join us for Family Fair!  Lincoln Middle School is located at 315 SE Crestview Street in Pullman.

County Wide Teen Dance-May 4

Want to win 4 Village Cinema movie tickets, yummy movie treats and a micowave popper courtesy of Ace Hardware? Just call Kristie at 877-733-3375 to bid on this and many other silent auction items. A complete list can be viewed at the library's website. This fundraiser benefits Endicott Library and is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

WCL Calendar April 18-25

Thursday, April 18Colfax – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Indian Wars of 1858, sign up online prior to the class.
Rosalia – 7 to 9 p.m. – Adult Game Night – Join your friends and spend an evening playing games for free at the library.
Friday, April 19 Colfax – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for preschoolers and parents every Friday.
Saturday, April 20 Colfax – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Family Fair in Pullman – Join Whitman County Library for the 17^th Annual Family Fair at the Lincoln Middle School.
 Oakesdale & Rosalia – Gardening Classes – Horticulturist Donna Hansen teaches a series of gardening classes in two locations. Check the Events Calendar for topics and times.
Monday, April 22 St. John – Noon – Social Media for Adults – Need help understanding Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest? How to post, what to post and what not to post? An expert will be available to help answer all your questions.
Colfax & Garfield – Earth Day Craft – Celebrate Earth Day at the library in two locations. Check the calendar for times and ages.
Endicott & LaCrosse – Gardening Classes – Horticulturist Donna Hansen teaches gardening classes in two locations. Check the Events Calendar for topics and times.
Tuesday, April 23 Palouse – Turkey Leg Storytime – New Turkey Leg Books, 4 special storytime and storytellers. Check the calendar for times and guests.
Wednesday, April 24 Colfax – Noon to 1 p.m. – Earth Day – Learn about waste free lunches and “upcycle” some old silverware into garden markers with Judi Gray.
Colton & Uniontown – Gardening Classes – Horticulturist Donna Hansen teaches gardening classes in two locations. Check the Events Calendar for topics and times.
Thursday, April 25 Albion & Tekoa – After School Program – Exciting after school programs in two locations. Check the calendar for times and themes.

Hundreds of community programs for preschoolers, children, teens and adults are scheduled at Whitman County Library’s 14 branches. For a complete list and details, visit the Events Calendar at Whitman County Library www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366

Guess the Librarian

Do you know this librarian? Stop in the Colfax Library to Guess the Librarians and you'll get a free book. Guess the most correctly and you'll win dinner for two, courtesy of Eddy's!



Family Program at the Colfax Library

April's Library Supporter of the Month Announced!

Congrats to Neill Public Library ... Whitman County Library's Supporter of the Month!

The staff at Neill Public has an amazing spirit of cooperation in working with WCL and also provides amazing service for their own customers. We couldn't provide such great service without them.

The Board of Trustees, administration and Friends of the Whitman County Rural Library District sponsor the Library Supporter of the Month award as a way to recognize those individuals and groups that play an irreplaceable role in supporting and supplementing the library’s budget and activities.

Downloading eBooks and audiobooks from Whitman County Library’s website is now easier thanks to recent updates to OverDrive, their online vendor. The company has added One-Step Checkout, OverDrive Read, and a number of searching and navigational improvements allowing even greater access and control.

With this upgrade, OverDrive has added “responsive design” which allows mobile and desktop experience to be the same regardless of screen size and device.  The biggest change to the website is the use of OverDrive Read which allows for easy web browser-based reading.  OverDrive Read features no required Adobe ID or software to install, no device activation, the ability to read online and offline, customize the font, size, justification, spacing, and theme.

Whitman County library cardholders can borrow best-selling and classic titles free of charge on most digital devices by starting from the library’s website.  Just click on the downloadable logo and browse for titles and authors. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period so there are never late fees.

OverDrive Next Generation still supports all currently compatible eBook and audio/video devices including Kindle in the US, Android, iPad and Nook.  For more information please contact Andrea at the Colfax Library at 509-397-4366. 

Last chance to sign up...

Just a few days remain to sign up for the following CCS classes - Fire and Flood, reshaping the communities on the Palouse, 1870-1970 and Watercolors, explore color, brushes and more.

Additional classes still accepting registration include - A Tale of Five Cities, exploring Chinese Culture and The Indian Wars of 1858.

Visit the Community Colleges of Spokane website and click on Colfax.



Teens Celebrate Earth Day with Crafts & Cookies

Teens - You're invited to celebrate Earth Day at the Colfax Library
with CRAFTS & COOKIES on Monday, April 22 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. All materials are provided. Call Sheri at 509-397-4366 or visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us for more information.

Spring means gardening!

Its spring and the library is offering lots of gardening classes this year.

Visit our Events Calendar to learn where and when.

WCL Calendar - April 11, 2013

Thursday, April 11Colfax, LaCrosse & Tekoa – Storytime - Fun stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and crafts every Thursday. Check the calendar for times and themes.
Friday, April 12Endicott, St. John & Uniontown – Preschool Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures every Friday. Check the calendar for times and themes.
Saturday, April 13Oakesdale & Garfield – Gardening Classes – Horticulturist Donna Hansen teaches a series of gardening classes in two locations. Check the Events Calendar for topics and times.
Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime and Craft – Fun stories and craft project every Saturday.
Monday, April 15Garfield – 4:30 p.m. – Duct Tape Wallets – Teens are invited to make cool wallets out of duct tape.
LaCrosse – 5 to 7 p.m. – Container and Vertical Gardening Workshop – Don’t have a big yard? Learn how to still raise flowers and vegetables on the patio.
Tuesday, April 16Colfax – 4 p.m. – Board of Trustees Meeting – Open to the public and residents area encourages to attend.
Wednesday, April 17
St. John – 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Schools Out – Learn how to make recycled crafts for your garden with Judi Gray. Kids in grades 1 and older are invited to this program.
Colfax – 3 to 4 p.m. – Poetry Open Mic – Come celebrate National Poetry Month and National Library Week with an hour of open mic.
Thursday, April 18Colfax, Farmington & LaCrosse –3^rd Thursday Clubs – Exciting after school programs in three locations. Check the calendar for times and themes.
Hundreds of community programs for preschoolers, children, teens and adults are schedule at Whitman County Library’s 14 branches. For a complete list and details, visit the library’s Events Calendar www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.

Win a Stay and Play package while supporting libraries!

This little library needs your help!

For just $1 each, you can buy raffle tickets to win a Stay and Play Golf Package from the CDA Hotel and Casino as well as lots of home-baked goods. Contact the Endicott or Colfax Libraries to purchase tickets. Sponsored by the Friends of Whitman County Library.

Last chance to learn Bridge

Want to learn Bridge from Colfax's own Jane Aune? Stop in Jenning's Elementary all-purpose room (enter at rear of the school) tonight at 6:30. These classes are sponsored by a WCL project called Transforming Life After 50 and funded by LSTA.

Open Mic at the Colfax Library

 You're invited to OPEN MIC at the Colfax Library on Wed., April 17 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Come celebrate National Poetry Month & National Library Week with an hour of OPEN MIC @ the Colfax Library.
Do you have a favorite poem or song that you want to share? Maybe you need to practice a speech or monologue. This is the day! Open to all ages! Contact Sheri at 509-397-4366 for more information.

Family Fair-Saturday, April 20, 2013

For a complete list of events and programs happening in all fourteen Whitman County Library branches, visit the Whitman County Library website or the library's events calendar or call the library at 397-4366 or 877-733-3375 toll-free.

County Library Calendar - April 4

Thursday, April 4 Colfax – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Beginning Bridge – Jane Aune offers beginning Bridge classes each Tuesday and Thursday in April at Jennings Elementary in Colfax. To register, contact the library at (509) 397-4366 or email Kristie at kirkpatr@colfax.com
Friday, April 5 Tekoa – Noon to 2 p.m. – Fun and Games Day – Spring break getting boring? Come to the library for grade school games.
Saturday, April 6 Oakesdale & Garfield – Gardening Classes – Horticulturist Donna Guske teaches a series of gardening classes in two locations. Check the Events Calendar for topics and times.
Monday, April 8 Colton – 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Medicaid Workshop – SHIBA representative, Joyce Leonard offers free Medicare information tailored to meet the needs of current and future recipients.
St. John – Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Lunch & Learn – Learn about waste free lunches and “upcycle” some old silverware into garden markers with Judi Gray.
Endicott & LaCrosse – Small Vegetable Garden Workshop – Learn how to plant and maintain a small space that can provide tasty and healthy food. Check the calendar for times.
Tuesday, April 9 Malden – 1 to 3 p.m. – Knit Wits – A needlecraft group that meets every Tuesday. Comprised of every level from beginner to advanced in crochet and knitting. Contact Branch Manager, Patricia at (509) 569-3771 for more information and location.
Wednesday, April 10 Tekoa – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Container Gardening – Horticulturist Donna Guske teaches container gardening. All adults are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Thursday, April 11 Colton – 3 p.m. – Second Tuesday Club –Learn about waste free lunches and “upcycle” some old silverware into garden markers. Children in grades k-6 are invited.
Hundreds of community programs for preschoolers, children, teens and adults are scheduled at Whitman County Library’s 14 branches. For a complete list and details, visit the Events Calendar at Whitman County Library www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.