Get your Robert Osborne items today!

Thanks to the generosity of Dolores Mader, the library now has two special offerings by Robert Osborne, Colfax High graduate of 1949 and host of Turner Classic Movies.
Call 397-4366 to request:

Conversations with Robert Osborne DVD (interviews with movie legends)

85 Years of Oscar

WCL Calendar Sampling May 30-June 5

 

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

Saturday, May 31

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

Sunday, June 1

Colfax – 10 a.m. to Noon – Wild Goose Qigong with Master Sun-jin – Cost is $50 per class of $150 for all four classes. To register, contact Dawn Bennett at (509) 397-3777.

Monday, June 2

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts for seniors includes a warm-up and a cool down. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.
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, June 3

LaCrosse – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Tuesday.
Farmington & Rosalia – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Tuesday. Visit our Events Calendar for times and themes.

Wednesday, June 4

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts for seniors includes a warm-up and a cool down. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.

Thursday, June 5

Colfax – 7 p.m. – Banner Artist Reception – The entire community is invited to celebrate the Colfax Banner Artists during a reception. All banners will be on display, artists introduce and the People’s Choice Award is presented.
Malden – 7 p.m. – Cowboy Poetry – Join the John Wayne Trailriders and Dick Warwick for an evening under the stars.

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.

WCL Calendar Sampling– May 22-29

Thursday, May 22
Colfax & Tekoa – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday. Visit the online calendar for times.
Endicott – 7 p.m. – Rescheduled Book Club – Join the discussion of Kate Morton’s, “The Secret Keeper.” Everyone’s invited.

Friday, May 23

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

Saturday, May 24

All branches of Whitman County Library closed for Memorial Day Weekend.
Sunday, May 25
All branches of Whitman County Library closed for Memorial Day Weekend.
Monday, May 26
All branches of Whitman County Library closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Tuesday, May 27
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. Visit our Events Calendar for times and themes.

Wednesday, May 28

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts for seniors includes a warm-up and a cool down. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.
Garfield – 6:30 p.m. – Doterra Oils with Christina Arndt – Join us for a fun and informative class on the basics of essential oils and how to use them.

Thursday, May 29

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

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.

WCL Welcomes Nancy Stanard to our staff...

With a focus on quality community programming

Colfax Library welcomes Nancy Stanard to our instructional staff. 

Join Nancy each Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. for - 

Senior Fit and Fun!

First class is free and just $5 per class thereafter.

For more info, contact Nancy at 288-1117.

Shopping online benefits your library...

If you order from Amazon, remember to use www.amazonsmile.com instead. The website and cost are just the same but you can designate Friends of Whitman County Library to receive a small donation from Amazon with every purchase. The group just received almost $40 that can be applied to Summer Reading prizes, special guest performers and other important services!

Sign up today!

Low cost classes are available at the Colfax Library. Sign up today for Adroid Tablets, iPads, Magic of Disney, Watercolors, printmaking and mosaic sculpture. For complete description and signup visit www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or call 800-845-3324.

Bike Rodeo Success

There were many happy bike riders last Saturday
THANKS to the:
Colfax Thrifty Grandmothers for the helmets,
Whitman County Sheriff's Dept.,
Colfax Police Dept.,
Whitman Hospital's Child Passenger Safety Tech's,
Everyone who attended and brought their kids & bikes,
And the support of WCL!

 
 

WCL Calendar Sampling May 8-15

Thursday, May 8
Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.

Friday, May 9

All Branches of Whitman County Library are closed for Staff Training Day.

Saturday, May 10

Baptist Church in Colfax – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Bicycle Rodeo & Car Seat Safety Check – Obstacle course, bike safety and helmet fit inspection. Children needing a new or proper fitting helmet will receive a free helmet courtesy of the Colfax Thrifty Grandmothers. Car seat safety check provided by Whitman Hospital’s Child Passenger Safety Technicians.

Oakesdale – 11 a.m. – Cecil’s Magic – We are gearing up for Summer Reading by welcoming Cecil and his magic show. Everyone’s invited!

Monday, May 12

Garfield – 5:30 p.m. – Card Making Class with Darci Baggott – You’re invited to create an assortment of birthday cards. All supplies are provided. Ages 12 and up are invited. To pre-register by Wednesday, May 7, contact Sarah at (509) 635-1490.

Tuesday, May 13

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

Wednesday, May 14

Tekoa – Noon to 1 p.m. – Early Release DVD Day – Kids of all ages are invited to come and watch a movie and make a woven bookmark.
Endicott – 3:30 p.m. – After School Program – Kids grades K-5 are invited to a fun project with Judi Gray from Recycling & Waste Management.

Thursday, May 15

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – Ruff Revue – Everyone’s invited to view a freestyle dog performance group promoting positive training methods and responsible animal ownership.
Colton & Farmington – 3^rd Thursday – Exciting after school program in two 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.

Community Blood Drive-May 22-Colfax Library

Colfax Library Hosts INBC Blood Drive Thursday, May 22, 2:00-5:30 p.m.

The gift of blood is the gift of life. You can save the lives of three people by donating blood Thursday, May 22, 2:00-5:30 p.m. Appointments may be made online 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.
 Present to give blood May 22 and Enter to win a grill and $100 gift card. 
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.

Classes abound at your library...

Exercise, ukulele, art, technology, Microsoft coursework, online language classes, children's Play and Learn, storytime, dance ... you get the idea. Want to learn? Visit or call your library at 397-4366 or toll-free 877-733-3375.

Tonight at 7 pm...

Don't forget to come see the work of artist Marsha Parish tonight at 7 pm, Colfax Library. Learn tips for embellishing fabric.