Fall Classes at WCL

Coming this fall to the Colfax Library –

Boot Camp by Carissa Little, Mondays from 6-8 p.m. beginning September 9, call 509-553-9814.

Yoga Bliss by Dawn Bennett, Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 beginning October 1. Call 397-3777.

Zumba by Brenda Camp, Thursdays 7-8 p.m. beginning September 5, call 509-549-3930.

Gentle Yoga by Suzy McNeilly, Thursdays noon-1 p.m. beginning September 5, call 509-397-4709.

A great line-up of non-credit and incredibly low priced classes from Community Colleges of Spokane. Visit www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or call 800-845-3324 for details.

 

Children’s classes:

Child/Teen Dance, ballet, jazz and more by Ana Maria Sears, Fridays, beginning September 6, call 509-338-0809.

Children’s Tumbling by Ana Maria Sears, Saturdays, beginning September 7, call 509-338-0809.

Preschool, afterschool and teen programs continue as well. Contact Sheri at 397-4366 for details.

 

 

WCL Closed August 31-September 2

Closed - all 14 library locations Saturday, August 31-September 2     
All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed, but our website, catalog and online librarian are always available for your convenience at www.whitco.lib.wa.us

WCL Early Learning Storytime

WCL Storytime Provides Important Early Learning Tools for Children

Colfax Thursday Storytime Begins September 12

10:10 Baby Time

10:30 Toddler Time

11:00 Preschool Time

Please view the online calendar for branch locations and weekly Storytime events

at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or call 877-733-3375  

Why Storytime?

Children are involved in a variety of imaginative activities that may include stories, poetry, fingerplays and action activities, games, musical events, crafts, puppets, and creative dramatics. These activities help to promote cognitive development, imagination, curiosity, comprehension, language fluency and reading readiness.

Storytime will give your child an opportunity to:

*Become comfortable with the library
*Be exposed to good reading material
*Develop an enjoyment of books
*Build a solid foundation for learning to read
*Interact with his or her peer group
*Develop self-confidence and self-esteem
*Understand the world and their special place in it
*Develop imagination and a sense of humor
*Enhance musical and rhythm skills
*Develop small and large motor skills
AND SO MUCH MORE...Check it out at your public library!

 

WCL Event Sampling Aug. 29-Sept. 5

Thursday, August 29

Colton – 5:30 p.m. – Pajama Storytime – Children wear you jammies and bring a stuffed animal. We will create a votive jar and read stories.

Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. – Free Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in the Center – First session from 6-7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Second session from 7-8 p.m. is for teens and adults.

 

Saturday, August 31

All branches closed in observance of Labor Day Weekend.

 

Sunday, September 1

All branches closed in observance of Labor Day Weekend.

 

Monday, September 2

All branches closed in observance of Labor Day Weekend.

 

Tuesday, September 3

Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures.

 

Wednesday, September 4

Malden – 4 p.m. – Storytime – Fun stories, songs and crafts every Wednesday.

Thursday, September 5

Colfax – Noon – Gentle Flex and Flow Yoga – Classes run for five weeks at a cost of $30 per session or $10 per class. Flex and Flow is a gentle form of Yoga that stretches the body while soothing the mind. To register, contact Suzy McNeilly at (509) 397-4709.

Enter to WIN prizes by Aug. 31 at WCL

Want to WIN a gift basket from the Coeur d‘Alene Casino and Resort that includes an overnight stay and 2 tickets to the buffet? Could you use a $50 Rosauers gift card? 
To enter, adults just need to read and briefly review 3 books by August 31. Besides the countywide grand prize drawings, finishers will receive a variety of prizes from local business sponsors. Entry forms are available at all 14 branch locations or online from the Whitman County Library website.

Teens Summer Reading also continues through the end of August, with grand prize being an HD Flip Video Camera. Three short book reviews submitted online or in person is all that’s needed for entry. Additional prizes and drawings for teens vary by branch location.

Dance Classes Offered

Colfax Dance

Fridays at the Whitman County Library starting September 6^th

 

Cuties (ages 3-4) 3:30-4:15
Minnies (ages 5-6) 4:15-5:00
High Kicks (ages 7-8) 5:00-5:45
Superstars (ages 9-11) 5:45-6:30
Showstoppers (ages 12+) 6:30-7:15

 

Tuition:  $44/month

 

For more information, contact Ana Maria at searsanswers@gmail.com or 509-338-0809 (text preferred)

Tumbling Classes Offered

Colfax Tumbling

Saturdays at the Whitman County Library starting September 7^th

 

Pre Tumble (ages 3-4) 1pm-1:45pm
Kinder Tumble (ages 5-6) 1:45pm-2:30pm
Level 1 Tumble (ages 7-8) 2:30pm-3:15pm
Level 2 (ages 9-11) 3:15pm-4:00pm

Tuition:  $44/month

 

To register, contact Ana Maria at pullmantumble@gmail.com or at 509-338-0809 (text preferred)

Need Help With Your Audio Device? Call 397-4366

Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks are available FREE through your library.  Currently items are available from OverDrive and OneClick. Click the link for more information and helpful tip sheets on buying an eReader and using the sites.  We are able to offer these downloadable audiobooks and ebooks thanks to an agreement through the Washington State Library.

WCL Highlights Aug. 22-29

Thursday, August 22

Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. – Free Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in the Center – First session from 6-7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Second session from 7-8 p.m. is for teens and adults.

 

Saturday, August 24

Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures.

 

Monday, August 26

St. John – 11:30 a.m. – Lapsit Fun for the 3 and under crowd.

 

Tuesday, August 27

Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures.

Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. – Free Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in the Center – First session from 6-7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Second session from 7-8 p.m. is for teens and adults.

 

Wednesday, August 28

Uniontown – 6 p.m. – Pajama Storytime – Children wear your jammies and snuggle up for a bedtime story.

 

Thursday, August 29

Albion – 4 p.m. – After School Program – Kids are invited to a fun after school craft project.

INBC/Bon Jovi Tickets/Colfax Library-Sept. 24

Awesome! You can save the lives of three people by donating blood Tuesday, September 24 at the Colfax Library from 2:15-5:30 p.m. and be entered in a drawing to win two tickets to Bon Jovi.   Appointments may be made online at the Inland Northwest Blood Center www.inbcsaves.org
or walk-ins are welcome.

FREE Wii Party for Kids-Aug. 19

 

The Friends of Whitman County Library are sponsoring a Book Sale Blowout in the Colfax Library through the end of August. To clear out a backlog of items, extra tables have been set up and prices reduced. Hours of the sale are Mondays through Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. All proceeds benefit library programs and projects countywide.

 

The library accepts quality materials for adding to the collection and also for addition into the Friends of the Library sales stock. For more information about donating items or about the book sale, contact Peggy Bryan at 509-397-4366.

Weeds or insects got you down? Mark your calendar for this event...

Whitman County Library is partnering with the Washington State University Extension Office to help gardeners and farmers identify and control weeds and insects. In workshops set for August 21 and 22, residents can bring their questions about weeds and insects to one of eight scheduled open format programs for individual help from the following experts: Stephen Van Vleet - the Regional Extension Specialist in Agriculture and Natural Resources has 20 years of education and experience in Entomology and Agronomy. Nelle Murray - the Noxious Weed Control Coordinator from Asotin County. Richard Old - has a doctorate in Weed Science from U of Idaho and is a Western Weed ID Specialist. Wednesday, Aug 21 Colfax 10 to 11:30, Oakesdale 12 to 1, Tekoa 1:30 to 3, St. John 4 to 5:30 Thursday, Aug 22 Lacrosse 10 to 11:30, Palouse 1:30 to 3, Albion 3:30 to 4:30, Colton 5 to 6:30 For further details, contact the Colfax library branch, 397-4366 or toll-free at 1-877-733-3375.

Reading just got more lucrative for Whitman County adults thanks to a donation from the Coeur d‘Alene Casino and Resort. Now all adult finishers in the library’s Summer Reading program will be included in a grand prize drawing for a gift basket from the Resort that includes an overnight stay and 2 tickets to the buffet. Adult finishers also have a chance at a second prize of a $50 Rosauers gift card courtesy of the Friends of Whitman County Library.

To enter, adults just need to read and briefly review 3 books by August 31. Besides the countywide grand prize drawings, finishers will receive a variety of prizes from local business sponsors. Entry forms are available at all 14 branch locations or online from the library’s website www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Teens Summer Reading also continues through the end of August, with grand prize being an HD flip video camera. Webb’s Slough donated Sprint Boat Race youth tickets to each branch for teen drawing prizes. Three short book reviews submitted online or in person is all that’s needed for entry. Additional prizes and drawings for teens vary by branch location.

While children’s Summer Reading has officially ended for the summer, librarians are happy to accept late finishers and reward young readers with a prize. For more information about Summer Reading programs, contact Whitman County Library at 509-397-4366.

WCL Highlights Aug. 15-22

Thursday, August 15 Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. – Free Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in the Center – First session from 6-7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Second session from 7-8 p.m. is for teens and adults. Saturday, August 17 Garfield – 3 p.m. – Potluck Book Club – First meeting to discuss what books to read for September and October. Monday, August 19 Endicott – 11 a.m. – Learn more about recycling and how to better your community with Judi Grey. Colfax – 2 to 3 p.m. – Wii Party – Kids grades 1 and up are invited to play Wii Rock Band, Mario Kart and other fun games. Tuesday, August 20 Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures. Colfax – 6 p.m. – Book Club - Join the discussion of “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls at the Colfax Golf Course. Wednesday, August 21 Colfax, Tekoa & St John – Expert Information on Horticulture Pests – Check the Events Calendar for times. St. John – Noon – Tween Party – Students grades 4 through 8 are invited to crafts, Wii games and lots of pizza, soda and treats. Thursday, August 22 Albion, Colton & Palouse – Expert Information on Horticulture Pests – Bring your questions about weeds and insects for individual help with experts: Stephen Van Vleet, Nelle Murray and Richard Old. Check the Events Calendar for times.

Adults ... complete Summer Reading today!

Adults ... turn in your summer reading completion form for a free coffee from Daily Grind, Events on Main, Fonks or Rosauers. Also, you'll be entered for a grand prize drawing ... just for reading 3 books. How cool!

Our Palouse - People, places and possibilities ... a permanent collection!

Thanks to all of our great photographers for participating in Our Palouse: People, Places and Possibilities. Watch for a permanent exhibit to be announced soon!

Sign up today!

I am thrilled to announce that registration has just opened for an amazing line-up of classes beginning this fall at the Colfax Library. Called ACT 2, the classes are offered by the Community Colleges of Spokane for a minimal cost to participants. While the topics are meant to appeal to folks in the early stages of retirement or “the second act” of their lives, adults of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. This series of classes will be the 3rd session we’ve offered and I think it is they provide the most diverse line-up yet. Classes include art in multiple mediums, archaeology, a middle-eastern cultural exploration series, music, technology, and even preserving foods. Jacyln Jacot, Director of ACT2 and Career Transitions for the Institute for Extended Learning says, “The Community Colleges of Spokane continues to be amazed at the steady growth of the ACT 2 program in Colfax. The community support has been tremendous and CCS looks forward to offering a larger array of distance learning opportunities in rural Whitman County in the coming years” Besides an impressive line-up of subject matter, the quality of the instruction has been top notch. One such talented instructor is Pullman’s own Charles Snyder. Charles is an Anthropology professor at WSU and has traveled the world studying tribes and cultures. Charles also has a Master's Degree in Educational Technology, which makes him great at working with and explaining computers and gadgets. As a testament to Charles’ talents, one of his students Sue Hallett recently posted on her Facebook page, “I just attended a terrific ACT 2 class on archaeology. It was so FANTASTIC! I lost all track of time, or was lost in time, so to speak. Remember this name: Charles Snyder. Take his classes this fall." How’s that for a ringing endorsement? You can bet I’ll be taking one of Charles’ classes this fall. Another class I’m taking is Introduction to Ukulele with instructor Scott Hallett (who coincidentally is Sue’s husband.) This class is designed for every level of player with the first half hour geared to beginners, the second half hour designed for everyone and the last half hour reserved for experienced players. I started the ukulele last spring thanks to this CCS programming and am excited to improve my skills this fall. Now is your chance to improve your skills as well. Stay informed, active and engaged by registering for fall classes at www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or by calling 800-845-3324. Photo - Scott Hallett, my ukulele instructor!

WCL Schedule Highlights For Aug. 8-15

Thursday, August 8 Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. – Free Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in the Center – First session from 6-7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Second session from 7-8 p.m. is for teens and adults. Friday, August 9 All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library closed for Annual Maintenance Week August 5-11. Many services will still be available through the library’s website. Monday, August 12 Endicott – 11 a.m. – Learn more about recycling and how to better your community with Judi Grey. St. John – 11:30 a.m. – Summer Reading program for the 3 and under crowd. Tuesday, August 13 Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures. Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. – Free Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in the Center – First session from 6-7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Second session from 7-8 p.m. is for teens and adults. Wednesday, August 14 Tekoa – 10 a.m. to Noon – Grade School Gaming – Wii, Monopoly, Twister and more! Stop in for some cool fun. Garfield – 3 p.m. – Teens have fun with crayons as we melt them onto hot rocks. Colfax – 7 p.m. – Pajama Storytime – Children wear your jammies. Enjoy stories and sing-a-longs under the tree. Thursday, August 15 Rosalia – 1 p.m. – The Palouse Discovery Science Center presents Science Rocks a geology program for children. Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion of Alan Bradley’s, “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.” Everyone’s invited!

Website has lots to offer when the library is closed!

Don't worry that the library is closed this week. You can still access our website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for great eBooks, audiobooks, magazines & newspapers (Proquest), foreign language classes (livemocha), 24/7 Librarian and a whole lot more. Tour the site today!

Limited programming during closed week

Even though the library is closed, Karate continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays in The Center. Kids 12 and under from 6-7 pm, teens and adults from 7-8 pm. Wednesday night dance with Anna Maria Sears also continues during closed week at the Colfax Library. Be sure to use the front door.

Library closed Aug 5-11 for maintenance and upgrades...

All 14 branches of Whitman County Library will close August 5-11 for their annual maintenance week. During the closure, a number of projects will be performed that are difficult to complete when the library is open, including carpet cleaning and computer upgrades. With the assistance of Microsoft’s Software Donation Program, all staff workstations are receiving upgraded operating systems and Office Suites. At a cost of just $1260, the library district saved $29,680 from fair market value. Computer Systems Administrator James Morasch will be performing the upgrades after learning about the program during training conference. Morasch commented, “This is a perfect example of how investing in staff training can pay big dividends for our taxpayers. Without donations like this libraries struggle to afford current releases.” During the weeklong closure, due dates for library materials have been extended and no late fines will be charged. Bookdrops will remain open in all locations accepting returned items. Access to the library’s catalog, downloadable audio and e-books, subscription databases like LiveMocha foreign language instruction and the online librarian will still be available by visiting the library’s website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us. For more information about library closures or upcoming community programs, the Library Events calendar is also accessible from the library website. Libraries affected by the closure are: Albion, Colfax, Colton, Endicott, Farmington, Garfield, LaCrosse, Malden, Oakesdale, Palouse, Rosalia, St. John, Tekoa, and Uniontown. Residents may call the library at 397-4366 or toll-free at 1-877-733-3375 for information, details regarding the closure or renewal of materials.