Only 2 days remain to exchange food for fines

Food for Fines

During the month of February, library users are invited to exchange non-perishable food items for up to $10 in outstanding library fines with all food collected being distributed to that community’s food bank.

Making a difference in our communities....

Our staff is here to serve you from 14 countywide locations!. Call 877-733-3375 or visit us online at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

7 cents can make all the difference!

The library is seeking an increase of 7 cents per $1000 dollars of assessed property value in the current election. For a home valued at $100,000 this is a $7 annual increase. For more info, contact Kristie Kirkpatrick at 509-397-4366.

Please vote...

Whitman County Library is asking voters to restore the library's funding rate to 50 cents per $1000 of assessed property value. If you have any questions, please contact Kristie at 397-4366 for more information.

WC High School Art Students Recognized-Feb. 6

Meet the High School Artists

The Rural Alliance High School Art Show returns to the Colfax Library February 1-13 during open hours. This exhibit features the creative works of 120 local high school students. Students participating in the show represent schools in Tekoa, Rosalia, Garfield/Palouse, Oakesdale, St. John/Endicott, and Colfax. The community is invited to attend the exhibit and two special programs to help celebrate the teens and their accomplishments. During the Art Show Reception on Monday, February 3 from 6-8p.m., view the artwork, meet the talented students, and enjoy refreshments. A special Meet the Artist program on Thursday, February 6 at 7p.m. will feature six students.
The students will speak briefly about themselves, their artwork, inspirations and aspirations. Both of the events are free to the public and take place in the Norma McGregor room at the Colfax Library.
For more information about these events, contact Patty Mills at Oakesdale School, 509-285-5296 or Nichole Kopp at Whitman County Library, 509-397-4366.

The Meet the Artist series presents an artist from a different discipline each month in an informal setting. The series is held on the first Thursday of the month at the library and is sponsored by the Colfax Arts Council in conjunction with the Colfax branch of Whitman County Library. All programs are free and open to the public

WCL Calendar Sampling Jan. 30-Feb. 6

Thursday, January 30

Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.
Colfax – 6:30 p.m. – Free Zumba with Brenda Camp – Bring a friend and party yourself into shape.

Friday, January 31

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.
Endicott, St. John & Uniontown – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Friday.

Saturday, February 1

It’s Food for Fines time at Whitman County Library. The fifteenth annual “Food for Fines” drive continues through Friday, Feb 28 at all 14 library branches.

Sunday, February 2

Colfax – Rural Alliance High School Art Show Exhibit – See the creations of more than 100 high school students from across rural Whitman County as they exhibit their work throughout the library. The exhibit runs through February 13 during regular library hours.

Monday, February 3

Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Rural Alliance High School Art Show Reception – Come and enjoy refreshments while celebrating local area teens and their artwork.

Tuesday, February 4

LaCrosse – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Tuesday.
Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Bliss Yoga with Dawn Bennett – For cost and registration, call Dawn at (509) 397-3777.

Wednesday, February 5

Garfield & Malden – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Wednesday.

Thursday, February 6

Colfax – 7 p.m. – Meet the County Art Students – View their amazing art and listen to the artists speak about what inspires them to create.

Thanks for supporting your library!

 

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.

Get out and learn something new!

Low cost classes are available for Microsoft Excel, iPad, Creative Writing, Art, Music and more. Sign up today at www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2.

Coming this spring, The Magic of Disney, Red Cross First Aid, Home Food Preservation, Playwriting, Music, Garden Mosaic and more...

Supporter of the Month ... Cathy Jones!

Cathy Jones of Malden was honored as Whitman County Library’s Supporter of the Month during a surprise ceremony Wednesday in that branch. Making the day even more special was a community birthday party for Cathy that followed the ceremony.

Cathy leads the Malden Library craft programs, planning all of the projects and supplying the materials. She also helps out with Summer Reading programs in the Malden and Rosalia Branches and assists wherever she is needed. Cathy was nominated by a Malden manager, Karen Wallace.

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 of recognizing individuals and groups that play an invaluable role in supporting and supplementing the library’s budget and activities. For a complete list of more than 50 supporters who’ve been recognized, visit the WCL website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us and choose the Get Involved link.

 

 

WCL Calendar Sampling Jan. 23-30

Thursday, January 23

Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.
Colfax – 6:30 p.m. – Free Zumba with Brenda Camp – Bring a friend and party yourself into shape.

Friday, January 24

Endicott, St. John & Uniontown – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Friday.
Colfax – 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Community Blood Drive – Find the hero in you and help give the gift of life.

Saturday, January 25

Oakesdale – 10:30 a.m. – Advance Directive Class with Kathleen Haley – Learn what an Advance Directive is and why it is important to have. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.

Sunday, January 26
Colfax – Our Palouse Photography Exhibit – Featured at last summer’s Concrete River Festival, this exhibit contains at least one image from each of the 10 participating photographers. The exhibit is on the library’s main floor during open library hours for the remaining month of January.

Monday, January 27

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen at (509) 285-4673 or kklindgren23@gmail.com
Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For cost and registration, please email Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 28

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.
Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Bliss Yoga with Dawn Bennett – For cost and registration, call Dawn at (509) 397-3777.

Wednesday, January 29

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen at (509) 285-4673.
St. John – 12:30 p.m. – Early Release Wednesday – Big fun for kids in grades 1-6.  Kathy Dawes from the Palouse Science Discovery Center is coming with science that will rock your world!

Thursday, January 30

Colfax, LaCrosse & Tekoa – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times.

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.

Whitman County Library and you!

Whitman County Library serves from 14 countywide branch locations. Last year, we were open more 8525 hours ... more than double the average for libraries of our size in Washington State and attendance at our classes and community programs was 70% above the state average.

We'll be asking voters to restore our funding on February 11th to 50 cents per $1000 of assessed property value. Please vote!

Downloadable Audiobooks Checkout Time Increased

Downloadable Audiobooks Checkout Time Increased

Whitman County Library is happy to announce that our extensive, free collection of downloadable audiobooks is now available for check-out for 21 days.  The default checkout limit for both audiobook and eBook formats is 14 days, but can easily be extended to 21 days at checkout. Patrons can set their individual preferences under the settings link once they have logged into their Overdrive account.

A Whitman County Library card is all you need to checkout and download eBooks and audiobooks on most digital devices anytime, anywhere through our library’s website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us .  If your device has the capability to download apps, the free Overdrive Media Console may be the easiest way to access our digital collection. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, and there are no late fees.  This service is free to all cardholders.  For questions or help downloading eBooks and audiobooks to your device, please contact the Whitman County Library at 509-397-4366 or toll-free at 877-733-3375.

Free computer courses....

FREE Microsoft coursework and basic computing skills through IT Academy can be found at www.whitco.lib.wa.us. Access from home or at the library!

For questions, call Whitman County Library at 509-397-4366.

 

 

WCL Calendar Sampling Jan. 16-23

Thursday, January 16
Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.
Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion of Kathleen Grissom’s, “The Kitchen House.” Everyone’s invited.
Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Picture Books with Katie Wilkes – Learn how to introduce difficult topics and encourage reluctant readers.

Friday, January 17

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.
Colfax – 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Dance Class – Child and teen dance, ballet, jazz and more by Ana Maria Sears. For cost and registration, please call (509) 338-0809.

Saturday, January 18

Colfax – 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Children’s Tumbling Class offered by Ana Maria Sears. For cost and registration, please call Ana at (509) 338-0809.
Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime & Craft – Fun stories and craft projects every Saturday.

Sunday, January 19

All branches closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 20

All branches closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 21

LaCrosse – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Tuesday.
Farmington, Palouse & Rosalia – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Tuesday.
Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Bliss Yoga with Dawn Bennett – For cost and registration, call Dawn at (509) 397-3777.

Wednesday, January 22

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen at (509) 285-4673.

Thursday, January 23

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

 

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.

Gentle stretch and movement classes

Do you need to improve your flexibility or range of motion? Senior Sneakers (all ages welcome) is every Monday and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. in the Colfax Library. This gentle movement class is lead by certified instructor Karen Lindgren. For cost or more info, contact Karen at 285-4673.

Blood Drive-Colfax Library-Jan 24

Colfax Library Hosts INBC Blood Drive January 24, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

The gift of blood is the gift of life. You can save the lives of three people by donating blood Friday, January 24 at the Colfax Library from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Appointments are being taken by contacting the library at 509-397-4366 or the Inland Northwest Blood Center at www.inbcsaves.org.

According to the Inland Northwest Blood Center, here are a few facts about donations:
1. Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood product.
2. Although 60% of Americans are eligible to donate blood, only approximately 5% actually do.
3. It is estimated that one in three individuals will need a blood product sometime during their life.

Walk-ins will be seen on a first come, first serve basis with photo I.D. required. Donors should drink plenty of fluids and eat a meal at least two hours prior to arrival. The entire list of eligibility criteria can be found by  contacting the Inland Northwest Blood Center at www.inbc2.org or by calling toll-free 800-423-0151.
For more information, contact:
Sheri Miller at 509-397-4366
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.

Upcoming library election...

Whitman County Library serves from 14 countywide branch locations. Last year, attendance at our classes and programs topped 28,000 .... more than 70% higher than libraries our size in Washington State.

We'll be asking voters to restore our funding on February 11th to 50 cents per $1000 of assessed property value. Please vote!

Community Blood Drive-January 24

 

Find the HERO in YOU - Give blood 3 times a year!

Yes - you can help save a life by donating blood at the INBC mobile drive sponsored by the

Colfax Library on Friday, January 24 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Make your appointment at www.inbcsaves.org

Use Sponsor Code: Whitman County Library

Please bring your photo ID-Free cholesterol testing with every donation!

Call 800-423-0151 for more information

After School Fun-Colfax Library

Third Thursday Club Winter Fun

It may be chilly outside, but the Colfax Library offers warm, friendly fun on January 16.  Youth in grades 1-4 are invited to “Winter Fun” at the Colfax Library on Thursday, January 16 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come join in the seasonal stories, yummy snacks, energetic games and wild laughter with friends located in the Norma McGregor Community Room of the Whitman County Library.
Every Third Thursday during the school year kids may ride bus #5 with a parent permission note, walk or ride to the Colfax Library. No need to sign up or pre-register for this free, monthly after school event. This program is open to all students and home school kids in grades 1-4.

For more information contact:Sheri Miller at the library (509-397-4366.)

WCL Calendar Sampling Jan.9-16

Thursday, January 9
Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.
Farmington – 7 p.m. – Mom’s Night Out – Enjoy some down time with yummy treats and craft projects.

Friday, January 10

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.
Endicott & St. John – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Friday.

Saturday, January 11

Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime and Craft – Fun stories and craft projects every Saturday.

Sunday, January 12
Colfax – Our Palouse Photography Exhibit – Featured at last summer’s Concrete River Festival, this exhibit contains at least one image from each of the 10 participating photographers. The exhibit is on the library’s main floor during open library hours for the entire month.

Monday, January 13

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen at (509) 285-4673 or kklindgren23@gmail.com
Garfield – 3:15 p.m. – Teen After-School Craft – Craft a picture frame using colorful patterned tape.
Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For cost and registration, please email Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 14

LaCrosse – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.
Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Bliss Yoga with Dawn Bennett – For cost and registration, call Dawn at (509) 397-3777.

Wednesday, January 15

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen at (509) 285-4673 or kklindgren23@gmail.com
Endicott, LaCrosse, Rosalia, St. John & Tekoa – Early Release Wednesday – Bring a friend and enjoy crafts, stories, games and snacks. Visit the online calendar for times.

Thursday, January 16

Colfax, Colton & Farmington – 3^rd Thursday – Exciting after school program in three locations. Check the calendar for times and themes.

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.

Classes starting soon...register today!

Low cost enrichment classes starting soon at the Colfax Library:

Beginning ballet
Creative writing
Chalk Pastels
Intro to Ukulele thru advanced
iPad 1 & 2
Microsoft Excel
Garden Mosaic
Pastel Portraits
Play it again music
Playwriting
Visit www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 to register