Bicycle Rodeo & Car Seat Safety Check

 

Perkin's House needs you...

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? The Perkin's House is looking for docents, gardeners and other assistance. If interested, please contact Kristie at the library, 397-4366.

WCL Calendar Sampling May 1-8

Thursday, May 1

Colfax & Tekoa – 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, May 2

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, May 3

Oakesdale – 11 a.m. – Ruff Revue – An amazing and fun dog show for all ages! Watch as they do tricks and perform dance routines with their trainers.

Monday, May 5

Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For cost and registration, please email Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com
Albion – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Everyone’s welcome to join our community book club and visit over cookies and coffee. We meet the first Monday of every month at 109 D. St. For more information, contact Paul at (509) 338-9641.

Tuesday, May 6

Farmington, Palouse & Rosalia – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Tuesday. Visit our Events Calendar for times and themes.

Wednesday, May 7

Garfield & Malden – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Wednesday. Visit our Events Calendar for times and themes.

Thursday, May 8

Colfax & 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.

Sign up today for Helen Appel's class ... and others

 

Learn home food preservation techniques like freezing, drying and canning from local expert Helen Appel each Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. starting May 6 and running through May 27 at the Colfax Library. Helen has more than 60 years of experience preserving food. She began as a girl assisting her mom and became proficient during her 54 years of marriage to Dick Appel and while cooking for their family of 10 children, 30 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Helen estimates that she still cans more than 1000 jars of food per year thanks in large part to a family garden that is shared with their daughter Carolyn Kunkel. Helen also serves as a canning judge at the Latah County Fair each year.

Helen’s classes run for 4 weeks at a fee of $13 through Community Colleges of Spokane. Additional CCS classes set for spring include American Red Cross First Aid, Ukulele, Digital Photograph, Garden Mosaics, Watercolor and other forms of art. Classes are taught by local experts and college level instructors without tests or grades. To register for Home Food Preservation or other classes call 800-845-3324 or online at www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2.

 

Instructors needed...

Want to teach a class at the library?

The library is seeking instructors for a gentle exercise class and children's dance classes. Additionally, instructors are needed for community enrichment classes that help adults stay informed, active and learning throughout their lifetimes. Everything from travel and art, to technology and everyday life skills. Wage for CCS classes is $25 per hour. If you are interested, please contact Kristie at 509-397-4366.

 

 

Gentle exercise classes at the library

Gentle exercise classes are Mon, Apr 28 and Weds, Apr 30 from 10-11 a.m. at the Colfax Library. Come experience the quality and fun of Karen Lindgren's last two classes before we wish her a sad farewell!

Know anyone certified or interested in teaching? Please have them contact the library at info@whitco.lib.wa.us.

The community is encouraged to attend...

Come learn about and meet Colfax city administrator candidate Kevin Poole on Monday, April 28 at 7 pm at The Center. The public is encouraged to attend. For more info, call Colfax City Hall at 397-3861.

Save the Date-May 15-Family Program at Colfax

WCL Calendar Sampling April 24-May 1

Thursday, April 24

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.

Friday, April 25

St. John – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – St. John Fair – Visit the library at the fair. Kids stop by the booth to spin the wheel for an awesome prize!
Malden – 2 to 4 p.m. – Kathleen Haley from Whitman Medical Center is available to help you plan for your medical future – including a lead discussion about living wills and advanced directives.

Saturday, April 26

Colfax – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Family Fair in Pullman – Join Whitman County Library for the 18^th Annual Family Fair at the Lincoln Middle School.
St. John – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – St. John Fair – Visit the library at the fair. Kids stop by the booth to spin the wheel for an awesome prize!

Sunday, April 27

Colfax – Rob Smith Art Exhibit – Watercolor exhibit by Rob Smith is featured in the foyer of the library for the month of April. Besides watercolors, Rob creates animations, editorial cartoons, websites and videos. Visit his website at www.robsmithstudios.com for more information.
St. John – Noon to 4 p.m. – St. John Fair – Visit the library at the fair. Kids stop by the booth to spin the wheel for an awesome prize!

Monday, April 28

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindren – 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, April 29

Farmington, Palouse & Rosalia – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Tuesday. Visit our Events Calendar for times and themes.

Wednesday, April 30

Uniontown – 4:30 p.m. – Craft Night – Create cute scarves out of t-shirt material. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Thursday, May 1

Colfax – 7 p.m. – Meet Marsha Parish – Learn how Marsha embellishes clothing, purses and other items. She also knits, beads, dyes and creates other fine and wonderful fabric modification techniques.

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.

FREE Family Event-Saturday

 

18th Annual Family Fair, Saturday April 26

Are you looking for a fun-filled Saturday event for the whole family? The 18th Annual Family Fair is April 26 at Lincoln Middle School in Pullman. This event features more than 30 organizations and agencies serving the Palouse region for a day of free activities. Agency booths have resource information along with a youth activity or exhibit. All attendees have a chance to win one of many fabulous door prizes.

Family Fair is in conjunction with National Healthy Kids Day sponsored by WSU YMCA. Some of the Y's activities include a Fun Run at 12:30 p.m. on the LMS track, (no fee or pre-registration required), and an obstacle course. Stop by the Whitman County Library and Neill Public Library table to spin the prize wheel and ask about upcoming programs for all ages.

Family Fair is free and open to children of all ages and their parents, grandparents and caregivers. Family Fair is a celebration of life and an opportunity to highlight services provided by many area agencies to local families. Family Fair also provides area agency representatives to network and become more aware of the unique roles served to support families.

Family Fair 2014 is organized by the Palouse Resource Network for Families, a consortium of community agencies and community partners in collaboration with WSU YMCA and the Pullman School District.

This fun-for-the-whole-family event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at Lincoln Middle School in Pullman. Food and beverage are available for purchase from Subway. For more information contact the YMCA at WSU at (509) 332-3524, email wsuymca@wsu.edu or visit www.palouseresourceguide.com




 

Check out The She Project...

Thanks Robyn Ohlgren for donating your sister's book "The She Project." This is a beautiful and inspirational story of women coming together. If you'd like to request a copy at 397-4366 or on WCL's online catalog.

Columbia Bank ... an amazing library supporter!

Special thanks to Columbia Bank, our April Library Supporter of the Month. The bank has long been a member of The Friends of the Library, regularly advertises our events on their reader board and generously supports bank employee Teri Kneale in her work with Friends of WCL!

During last week's Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Colfax Library, County Commissioners Mike Largent and Art Swannack joined Library Trustee Rich Chittenden in presenting the award to Bank Manager Kathy Wride.

Make green cleaners...

Join us today at noon for a Green Cleaning Workshop courtesy of Judi and Whitman County Recycling. The class is free and you'll come away with your own Green Cleaning Kit. This class will be held in The Center adjacent the library in celebration of Colfax Clean-Up Week!

Colfax Clean up this Friday!

The city is hosting a "Hose Down" of downtown businesses between Upton Street and Canyon Street on Friday, April 18th 5 pm to 6:30 pm.  Please contact the Chamber if you would like to be a part of this event.  All volunteers will meet at the Chamber Office at 5 pm.  

Also on Friday,  five businesses caught sweeping and cleaning during the hours of 9 am to 5 pm will receive a $10.00 Gift Certificate from Rosauers as part of the Chamber " Sweep Stakes".

Please contact the Chamber Office if you DO NOT want your store front cleaned, 397-3712 or email at colfaxchamber@gmail.com

Lots to learn .... at YOUR library!

Thanks KLEW for covering yesterday's library programs on re-localizing flour milling!
http://www.klewtv.com/news/local/Unifine-Mill-255492951.html?tab=video&c=y

Celebrating libraries!

April 13-19 is National Library Week. Thanks for supporting Whitman County Libraries for 69 years ... note he Elberton Branch in 1945.

Need a bookclub book ... that's free?

The library now has more than 50 Bookclub Boxes available for extended checkout. Titles include Gap Creek, This Boy's Life, a Memoir, The History of Love, The Leisure Seeker, The Help, The Water is Wide, Where'd You Go Bernadette, The Sister's Brothers and 40+ more. Contact the library at 397-4366 or check our online catalog to request yours.

Using local wheat ...

Steve Fulton of Unifine Flour comes to the Colfax Library on Tuesday, April 15 at noon and again at 7 p.m. to discuss his flour milling process and desire for a local mill. The noon presentation is part of the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon so call 397-3712 to reserve a lunch. The 7 pm program will be expanded to one hour for more in depth discussion. Read more at www.unifine.com

Photo courtesy of Aaron Cowan

WCL Calendar Sampling April 17-24

Thursday, April 17

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – Magician Dick Frost – Families and kids of all ages are invited to a free magic show.
Colton, Farmington & Tekoa – 3^rd Thursday – Exciting after school program in three locations. Check the calendar for times and themes.
Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion of Frank McCourt’s, “Angela’s Ashes.” Everyone’s invited.
Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Picture Books with Katie Wilkes – Learn how to introduce difficult topics and encourage reluctant readers.

Friday, April 18

Uniontown & Palouse – Digital Photo Help – Learn how to edit and create photos worth bragging about with online tools such as PicMonkey. Funding for this program is provided through a LSTA digital literacy grant, Get Comfortable in the Digital World. Visit our online calendar for times.

Saturday, April 19

Palouse – 1 p.m. –Spring Gardening with Master Gardener Mary Estes – Jump into spring gardening and how to get it going. All questions are welcome.

Sunday, April 20

All branches of Whitman County Library are closed for Easter.

Monday, April 21

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Sneakers with Karen Lindren – 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, April 22

Farmington, Palouse & Rosalia – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Tuesday. Visit our Events Calendar for times and themes.

Wednesday, April 23

Colfax – 6p.m. – Teen Book Club – Join the discussion of Guillaume Prevost’s, “The Circle of Gold: Book # 3 of the Book of Time”. Come enjoy a treat and discussion whether you have read the book or not!
Oakesdale – 6:30 p.m. – Green Cleaning with Judi Gray – Make you own natural household cleaners using a variety of materials from castile soap to essential oils. All supplies are provided.

Thursday, April 24

Rosalia – 3 to 5 p.m. – Kathleen Haley from Whitman Medical Center is available to help you plan for your medical future – including a lead discussion about living wills and advanced directives.
Albion – 4 p.m. – After School Craft – Kids are invited to a fun after school craft project.

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.

After school at the library

Kids in Palouse enjoy an early out at their library before a visit to the neighboring museum. Visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us to see which library programs your kids would enjoy!

WCL Calendar Sampling April 10-April 17

Thursday, April 10
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.

Friday, April 11

Malden – 11 a.m. to Noon – Computer Help 101 – Learn online computer skills to stay safely connected. Create email and social media accounts such as Facebook and Pinterest. Funding for this program is provided through a LSTA digital literacy grant, Get Comfortable in the Digital World.

Saturday, April 12

Tekoa – 10 a.m. – Fun Run Tie Dye – Join us for a fun run and end at the library to make your free t-shirt into a tie dye masterpiece.

Sunday, April 13

Colfax – Rob Smith Art Exhibit – Watercolor exhibit by Rob Smith is featured in the foyer of the library for the month of April. Besides watercolors, Rob creates animations, editorial cartoons, websites and videos. Visit his website at www.robsmithstudios.com for more information.

Monday, April 14

Endicott & LaCrosse – Computer Help 101 – Learn online computer skills to stay safely connected. Create email and social media accounts such as Facebook and Pinterest. Funding for this program is provided through a LSTA digital literacy grant, Get Comfortable in the Digital World. Visit our online calendar for times.

Tuesday, April 15

Oakesdale School – 8:45 a.m. – Palouse Discovery Science Center – Kathy Dawes from PDSC is presenting a hands on program all about wind power. Students will construct their own wind power vehicle.
Colfax – Noon &7 p.m. – Relocalizing Flour Milling – Join Steve Fulton of Unifine Flour milling as he explores the latest technology that can bring this healthier process right to your hometown.
Rosalia & Tekoa – Digital Photo Help – Learn how to edit and create photos worth bragging about with online tools such as PicMonkey. Funding for this program is provided through a LSTA digital literacy grant, Get Comfortable in the Digital World. Visit our online calendar for times.

Wednesday, April 16

Rosalia – 12:15 p.m. – Teen Art – Teens are welcomed to get creative with patterned duct tape project with Teen Librarian Nichole Kopp.
LaCrosse & St John – Digital Photo Help – Learn how to edit and create photos worth bragging about with online tools such as PicMonkey. Funding for this program is provided through a LSTA digital literacy grant, Get Comfortable in the Digital World. Visit our online calendar for times.

Thursday, April 17

Colfax – Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Create Your Own Green Cleaning Kit – Judi Gray demonstrates how you can make your own natural household cleaners using a variety of materials from castile soap to essential oils. All supplies are provided.
Albion – 6 to 7 p.m. – Digital Photo Help – Learn how to edit and create photos worth bragging about with online tools such as PicMonkey. Funding for this program is provided through a LSTA digital literacy grant, Get Comfortable in the Digital World.

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.

Artwork at your library!

Come see the amazing watercolors of Rob Smith in the foyer of the Colfax Library!

Join us for this one of a kind presentation...

Dr. Otto Stevens presents an all new photographic tour of the Palouse on Saturday, April 5 at 1 p.m. in the Oakesdale Library and on Wednesday, April 9 at noon in the Colfax Library. During this fast paced 45 minute presentation called “The Palouse 2013,” Dr. Stevens shares 275 images while narrating the history, geography, culture and other interesting facts about our region.

The beginning images were taken on January 4, 2013, of the “Frosty Palouse Falls” when the temperature had been below freezing for 10 continuous days & nights, and icicles covered the adjacent rocks.  Next are views of the authentic 1890’s furnishings of most of the rooms of a beautiful, warm, Victorian private home.  Add several Field Trip loops through the croplands of the rolling Palouse hills to the south, east and west, with 58 new Wind Generators to the north.  Contrast the bare walls of a pioneer Swedish immigrant church on the corner of an Idaho farm, with the beauty of the altar and stained glass windows of a small town church that was designed by Spokane’s first trained architect.

For more information about Dr. Steven’s presentations or the reserve a $5 sack lunch for the April 9th presentation in Colfax, contact Whitman County Library at 509-397-4366.