WCL Calendar Sampling March 6-13

Thursday, March 6                                                                                                                        Colfax & LaCrosse – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times.                                                                                 Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.

Friday, March 7
Rosalia – 1 p.m. – Natural Cleaning with Judi Grey – Learn how to make environmental friendly household cleaners from items already in your kitchen and pantry.

Saturday, March 8

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

Sunday, March 9

Colfax – Palouse Plein Air Exhibit –Features watercolor paintings from the Palouse Plein Air 2013 winners. This exhibit is open during regular library hours and runs through the end of March.

Monday, March 10

Garfield – 3:15 p.m. – Recycled Art – Teens are invited to bring their creative minds and craft items with recycled materials.
Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For cost and registration, please email Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 11
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, March 12

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, Malden, St. John & Tekoa – Early Release Wednesday – Bring a friend and enjoy crafts, stories, games and snacks. Visit the online calendar for times.

Thursday, March 13

Palouse – 3:45 to 5 p.m. – After School Homework and Game Time – The Center for Civic Engagement (WSU) students will be available to assist 4^th graders and up with their homework. Afterwards, there will be time for board and/or video games.
Farmington – 7 p.m. – Mom’s Night Out – Enjoy some down time with yummy treats and craft projects.

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.

Special Program-March 1 at 3:30 p.m.

Wellington Disaster and Iron Goat Trail

For more information, contact:
Kristie Kirkpatrick at 509-397-4366

WCL Calendar Sampling Feb. 27-March 6

Thursday, February 27

Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.

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

Friday, February 28
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, March 1

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – The Wellington Disaster and Iron Goat Trail – Join train history enthusiast Jim Martine for a slide show and presentation of the 1910 disaster in the Cascades. Sponsored by the Guy-Albion Historical Society in conjunction with the Whitman County Historical Society.

Sunday, March 2

Colfax – Palouse Plein Air Exhibit –Features watercolor paintings from the Palouse Plein Air 2013 winners. This exhibit is open during regular library hours and runs through the end of March.

Monday, March 3

Colton – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime – Children are invited to learn and explore through letters, numbers, books and crafts every Monday.
St. John – 2:30 to 4 p.m. – E-Reader Class – Learn how to download and checkout audiobooks and e-books onto your electronic device using the library’s website.

Tuesday, March 4

LaCrosse – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 5

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

Thursday, March 6

Palouse – 3:45 to 5 p.m. – After School Homework and Game Time – The Center for Civic Engagement (WSU) students will be available to assist 4^th graders and up with their homework. Afterwards, there will be time for board and/or video games.
Colfax – 7 p.m. – Meet the Artist – Meet acclaimed artist Laurel Macdonald as she shares her techniques and secrets of her award winning designs.

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.

Save The Date: April 26 - Family Fair 2014

Register today!

Signups are now being accepted for spring classes at the Colfax Library. These non-credit community enrichment classes require no studying or tests and are provided at a very low cost. Sponsored by Community Colleges of Spokane, registration and a complete lineup of classes are available at the Colfax link at www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or by calling 1-800-845-3324.

Classes start in April but early registration is encouraged. Classes this spring are quite varied, ranging from “Introduction to Digital Photography” and “What is Anthropology and Archaeology?” to “The Magic of Disney” and “American Red Cross First Aid.” Some classes consist of one-time instruction while others are scheduled as a series. For more information, contact Kristie Kirkpatrick at 509-397-4366.

WCL Calendar Sampling Feb. 20-27

Thursday, February 20

Colfax – 6:30 p.m. – Zumba with Brenda Camp – Bring a friend and party yourself into shape. Pay by the month or by the class.
Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion of Garth Stein’s, “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” Everyone’s invited.

Friday, February 21

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 22

Tekoa – 10 a.m. – Fun Run Tie Dye – Make your free t-shirt into a tie dye masterpiece.
Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime and Craft – Fun stories and craft projects every Saturday.

Monday, February 24

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindgren – For cost and registration, contact Karen at (509) 285-4673 or kklindgren23@gmail.com
St. John – Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Natural Cosmetics and Cleaning with Judi Grey – Create your own lip gloss or cleaning spray.
Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For cost and registration, please email Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 25

Endicott – 6 p.m. – E-Reader Class – Learn how to download and checkout audiobooks and e-books onto your electronic device.
Oakesdale – 6 p.m. – Book Club – Join us for a potluck dinner and great book discussion. Contact Branch Manager, Michelle at (509) 285-4310 for more information.

Wednesday, February 26

Endicott & St. John – Early Release Wednesday – Bring a friend and enjoy crafts, stories, games and snacks. Visit the online calendar for times.

Thursday, February 27

Colfax & LaCrosse – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times.
Albion – 4 p.m. – After School Craft – Kids are invited to a fun after school craft project.

It’s Food for Fines at Whitman County Library. Library users are invited to exchange non-perishable food items for up to $10 in outstanding library fines. Visit any of WCL’s 14 locations, call (509) 397-4366 or online at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for details.

Local legislators updated ...

Thanks to Representatives Susan Fagan and Joe Schmick along with Senator Mark Schoesler for meeting with WCL representatives for Library Legislative Day. We appreciate the time to explain how much our communities need and value their libraries!

Pictured is Representative Fagan along with Endicott Library manager Tia Langston. Fagan stopped in to see the newly renovated branch last summer!

 

Valentine's Party For Kids-Colfax Library

 

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.

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Please vote!

Tomorrow is the final day to cast your ballot. WCL is seeking a 7 cent restoration of our levy with funds needed to maintain the services, products, technology, hours and staffing of our 14 branch library system. Please call Kristie at 509-397-4366 with an questions!

WCL Calendar Sampling Feb. 13-20

Thursday, February 13

Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.
Tekoa – 3:30 p.m. – Kids Club – Recycling guru Judi Grey teaches kids about household hazards and how to make your very own chap-stick.

Friday, February 14

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 15

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

Sunday, February 16

All branches closed in observance of President’s Day.                                                                                                                                                             





Monday, February 17
Oakesdale – 1 p.m. – All About Dinosaurs with Kelly Milner Halls – Children are invited to hear great stories and a presentation about dinosaurs.

All branches closed in observance of President’s Day.

Tuesday, February 18

Farmington, Palouse & Rosalia – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Tuesday. Visit the online calendar for times.
Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Bliss Yoga with Dawn Bennett – For cost and registration, call Dawn at (509) 397-3777.

Wednesday, February 19

Oakesdale – 3 to 5 p.m. – After School Fun – Kids ages 8-12 are invited to play the Wii system and create artistic crafts using duct tape. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Uniontown – 3:15 p.m. – After School Science – Kids grades k and up are invited to explore science with fun experiments and crafts.

Thursday, February 20

Colfax, Colton & Farmington – 3^rd Thursday – Exciting after school program in three locations. Check the calendar for times and themes.
Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Picture Books with Katie Wilkes – Learn how to introduce difficult topics and encourage reluctant readers.

It’s Food for Fines at Whitman County Library. Library users are invited to exchange non-perishable food items for up to $10 in outstanding library fines. Visit any of WCL’s 14 locations, call (509) 397-4366 or online at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for details.

Tax Form Resources

Tax Form Resources

Federal tax forms and instructions can be downloaded directly from the IRS website (www.irs.gov).  Select the proper tab across the top of the page (individual, business, charities and non-profits, etc)  Then, on the left hand side under IRS Resources, select Forms and Publications. From here you can choose to download forms and publications, view online, or order the forms and publications.  Library computers and staff can assist you in printing these forms or the instructions you need for a copy fee of 10 cents per page.  The IRS also offers a toll free phone number for forms and publications at 800-829-3676.
State Tax Forms are available online via Federation of Tax Administrators.  Click on the map to go to the tax form site for your state.

WCL Calendar Sampling Feb. 6-13

Thursday, February 6

Colfax & LaCrosse – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times.
Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.

Friday, February 7

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 8

Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime and Craft – Fun stories and craft projects every Saturday.
Rosalia – 2 p.m. – Valentine’s Day Cards – Create personalized and homemade cards for your friends, families and sweeties. Supplies will be provided.

Sunday, February 9

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 10

Garfield – 3:15 p.m. – Valentine Kids Craft – Children grades 1-4 will craft a Valentine’s theme owl.

Tuesday, February 11

Oakesdale – 4 to 6 p.m. – Valentine’s Day Cards with Amy Gehring – Create your own custom card using stamps and other creative supplies.  Open to ages 12 and up.
Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Bliss Yoga with Dawn Bennett – For cost and registration, call Dawn at (509) 397-3777.

Wednesday, February 12

LaCrosse, Malden & Tekoa – Early Release Wednesday – Bring a friend and enjoy crafts, stories, games and snacks. Visit the online calendar for times.

Thursday, February 13

Colfax – 7 p.m. – Zumba Fitness with Brenda Camp – Bring a friend and party yourself into shape. 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.

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.

Colfax Library After School Program - Feb. 20

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