WCL Calendar Sampling July 3-10

 Thursday, July 3

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

Friday, July 4

All branches of Whitman County Library closed for Independence Day.

Saturday, July 5

All branches of Whitman County Library closed for Independence Day.

Monday, July 7
Colfax – 10 a.m. – Senior Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.
Colton – 10:30 a.m. – Science fun with robots!
Lamont – 6:30 p.m. – Fun summer science program
Albion – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Everyone’s welcome to join our community book club and visit over cookies and coffee. For more information contact Lynn at (509) 338-9641.

Tuesday, July 8

Palouse – 9:30 a.m. – Science experiments with the Palouse Science Discovery Center.
Endicott – 11 a.m. – Science fun with bubbles!
St. John – Noon – Great Missoula Floods with artist, photographer and writer Rick Thompson.
Colfax – 4p.m. – Bee Science with Jerry Coker
LaCrosse – 4 p.m. – Nature Science
Colfax – 7 p.m. – Great Missoula Floods with artist, photographer and writer Rick Thompson.

Wednesday, July 9

Malden – 11 a.m. – Science fun with Geology
Tekoa – Noon – Great Missoula Floods with artist, photographer and writer Rick Thompson.
Oakesdale – 12:30 p.m. – Science in the Kitchen
Garfield – 1 p.m. – Techno Fun with Marshmallows!
St. John – 1 p.m. – Robots and Aliens…oh, my!
Uniontown – 1 p.m. – Summer Reading & Science Fun
Colfax – 7 p.m. – Pajama Storytime – Children are invited to wear their jammies, enjoy stories and sing-a-longs under the tree.

Thursday, July 10

Rosalia – 11 a.m. – Astronaut Day – Let’s explore the outer space and create paper mache moons.
Farmington – 3 p.m. – Join us at the park for a magic show.
Garfield Park – 5 p.m. – Magician Dick Frost – Everyone’s welcome.

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.

All ages invited to FUN summer reading programs!

FUN Summer Reading programs and prizes await you at the library. Come learn more!!
Also, our sincere THANKS to these great Colfax Summer Reading sponsors. Watch for a complete list of sponsors from ALL branch locations this August!

Allen and Kristie Kirkpatrick

Almota Fiber

Arby’s

Jerry and Marcia Binder
Buri’s Medical Equipment
Colfax Body Repair
Colfax Les Schwab
Daily Grind
Folsom Ace Hardware
Fonks Coffee House
Friends of WCL
Greg & Kathy Mayer
Huber Action Freight, Inc.
Jones Truck & Implement
Kappa Delta Pi
McGregor Co.
Palouse Empire Fair
Rolling Hills Eyecare
Rosauers
Subway Sandwiches
Taco Time
Thrifty Grandmother’s Club
Tick Klock Drugs, LLC
Top Notch Café
WCL Foundation
Webb’s Slough Racing
Westside Pizza
Whitman Medical Group
Washington State Employee Credit Union

**Please if we somehow missed your donation to Colfax Summer Reading, give us a call!!

 

Bug Science-Colfax Library-July 1

Join the Friends of WCL for a family science program

ALL ABOUT BUGS

at the Colfax Library

Tuesday, July 1st at 4:00 pm

with Steve Van Vleet, Ph.D

WSU Regional Extension Specialist

Suitable for ages 3 and up-everyone's welcome!

Call 397-4366 for additional details

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rachelle recommends...

 

Taste of Home Casseroles, Slow Cooker& Soups

When your family is craving home style recipes and you are craving easy cleanup this is the cookbook to turn to with 536 family pleasing recipes all made in one pot. 

Treat Yourself by Jennifer Steinhauer

Now you can treat your kids to the classic favorites you grew up with including Ho Hos, Oreos, Yodels and Ring Dings. 

Taste of Home Simple and DeliciousCookbook

Busy cooks will love this fresh look at mealtime favorites for all occasions most of which are table ready in 30 minutes or less. 

WCL Calendar Sampling June 26-July 3

Thursday, June 26

Colfax – 10:10 to11:30 a.m.  – Final Session of Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more.

Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the moth of by the class.

Friday, June 27

St. John – 9:30 a.m. – Junior Summer Reading – A special reading program for younger children with activities and crafts.
Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.

Saturday, June 28

Albion – 2 p.m. – Skeleton Man – Join us and renowned skeleton re-constructionist, Darrell Nelson, in exploring animal skeletons brought from WSU.

Sunday, June 29

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

Monday, June 30

Colton & Lamont – Fizz, Boom, Read! – Check the calendar for times.
Garfield – 6:30 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.

Tuesday, July 1

Palouse – 9:30 a.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!
Endicott – 11 a.m. – Chemical Reactions and Explosions with the Palouse Discovery Science Center
Tekoa – 1 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!
Colfax – 4 p.m. – Bug Science with Steve Van Vleet
LaCrosse – 4 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!

Wednesday, July 2

Malden – 11 a.m. – Fizz, Boom Read!
Garfield – 1 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Pop! – Make an ocean in a bottle and learn about the animals that live in the sea.
Oakesdale – 12:30 p.m. – The Bug Guy – Learn all about bugs in our backyard with Steve Van Vleet from the WSU extension office.
St. John & Uniontown – 1 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!

Thursday, July 3

Rosalia – 11 a.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!
Farmington – 3 p.m. – Hello, Hello Can You Hear Me? – We will be making telephones and paintings.

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.

Lake Missoula Flood presentation July 8, Colfax & St. John

On July 8 artist, photographer, and writer Rick Thompson presents his research uncovering the effects of the Lake Missoula Flood in Northwest Oregon & Southwest Washington. This catastrophic flood propelled over 500 cubic miles of water, ice, rock and mud across eastern Washington, further cut the Columbia River Gorge, covered the Willamette Valley with up to 400 feet of water and left gravel bars miles wide and hundreds of feet high.

With color photos, topographical maps and space photos Mr. Thompson shows the signs still visible today. There are two opportunities to see this great program:  

Tues, July 8The St. John library at noon
or the Norma McGregor room in the Colfax library at 7 pm. 

Sign up today!

Just a few days left to register for Mosaic Sculpture at the Colfax Library. Just $16, Sat June 28 from 10-5. Sign up at www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or call 800-845-3324.

WSU Birds of Prey-Colfax Library-June 24

Everyone is invited to join the Friends of WCL for this

FREE educational program designed for the whole family

WSU Birds of Prey-Raptor Club brings these amazing animals to you at the

Colfax Library
Tuesday, June 24 at 4:00 pm.  

For additional details call Sheri at 397-4366
 

Rachelle's reading picks...

Wanderlust Satisfied by Kay GilliesDixon

The story of a small town girl reared during the 1950’s who joins the Peace Corps, travels the world and follows her dreams.

Geronimo by Mike Leach

Drawing on his fascination and love for American Indian lore, legendary football coach Mike Leach chronicles Geronimo life and captures the nature of leadership. 

Good Call by Jase Robertson

This enlightening book gives a deeper look into the life of one of Duck Dynasty’s most beloved family members and his view on faith, family and fowl. 

WCL Calendar Sampling June 20-26

Friday, June 20

St. John – 9:30 a.m. – Junior Summer Reading – A special reading program for younger children with activities and crafts.

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

Saturday, June 21
Albion – 2 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!

Sunday, June 22

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 23

Colton & Lamont – Fizz, Boom, Read! – Check the calendar for times.
Oakesdale Fire Station – 6:30 p.m. – Science of the Side Show with Louie Foxx – A fun family event with amazing stunts, tricks and soap bubble figures. Drinks, chips and hot dogs will be provided before the show.

Tuesday, June 24

Tekoa – 1 p.m. – Renaissance Science Fun!
Palouse – 9:30 a.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!
Colfax – 4 p.m. – WSU Birds of Prey – Free bird science program for all ages!
LaCrosse – 4 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!
Endicott – 6 p.m. – Chemistry with Mr. Porubek

Wednesday, June 25

Rosalia School Gym – 11 a.m. – Mobius Science Center - The Mobius Science Center kicks starts our first Summer Reading event. Everyone’s welcome to this free program.
Garfield – 1 p.m. – Food Science -  Test out your taste buds with a taste test.
St. John & Uniontown – 1 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!

Thursday, June 26

Palouse – 1 p.m. – The Reptile Guy at Hayton Green Park
Farmington – 3 p.m. – Go on an I Spy nature walk. Followed by a bug and spider web 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

FirstWind supports local libraries!

Thanks to FirstWind and Shawn Elston for your support of Saturday hours in the Rosalia Library and community programs in the Oakesdale Library.

The Tony's

Welcome to library volunteer, librarian and blogger Katrina Burch as she shares her thoughts on the Tony's and some great movies you can watch...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ORREe-rXzsPamy8WZvTbhKUb71OvS1zeBGQtsjNShnY/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks Avista Foundation and Colfax Athenaeum Club

Work on The Center is progressing! Thanks to our most recent donors Avista Foundation (Paul Kimmel) and Athenaeum Club of Colfax (MaryAnn Wigen) for your support of the worthwhile project!

THANKS to these recent honorees....

Whitman County Library developed the Supporter of the Month award in 2008 to recognize individuals, groups and businesses for their invaluable contributions. It is my honor to name the most recent recipients.

Wanda Alderman of Steptoe is a dedicated library supporter and volunteer, recently completing her second year as President of the Friends of WCL. Wanda is an integral part of the library’s Rural Heritage project, gathering images and interviewing longtime residents about our region’s history and heritage. Wanda is a fixture within the library and the community.

Cathy Jones of Malden leads local library crafting programs, planning the projects and supplying all materials. Cathy also helps with Summer Reading programs in both the Malden and Rosalia Branches and assists wherever she is needed. Manager Karen Wallace says, “I couldn’t provide such great service without Cathy!”

 

As town clerk, Linda Hayes of St. John welcomes every community member into the library/town hall with a smile. She supports the library with her time and resources and most amazing of all, loves the noisy children’s programs that happen just outside her office.

 

 

State Bank of Farmington has supported the library’s Summer Reading programs for as long as anyone can remember. As one of the few Farmington businesses, State Bank is dedicated and supportive of their small community.

 

As a longtime member of the Friends of WCL, Columbia Bank regularly announces the library’s events on their Colfax reader board and they generously support employee Teri Kneale’s work with the Friends of WCL!

First Wind and Palouse Wind Farm Support Specialist Shawn Elston worked side-by-side with library officials to develop a plan to best serve the communities of Oakesdale and Rosalia. As a result, First Wind generously funds Saturday hours in the Rosalia Library and two community programs each month in the Oakesdale Library.

 

As Zane Grey says...

Watch a great clip from our dear library friend Alex McGregor

http://vimeo.com/97631192

Learn about Summer Reading programs for all ages...

Whitman County Library invites you to participate in free, fun and educational Summer Reading programs. It is for all ages and it is for you! Youth who read (or are read to) 10 books or 10 hours during the summer qualify for prizes following the last exciting library program. Teens and adults can also participate by reading and reviewing three books over the summer. Prizes for completion include coffee drinks or other treats donated by local vendors and a chance at county-wide grand prize certificates.

Join us as readers are transformed into scientists this summer as the Whitman County Library presents, “Fizz, Boom, Read!” during the 2014 Summer Reading program. Activities include visits from area science museums and scientists, WSU Birds of Prey, Lego contests, magicians, robot building and more. The Summer Reading Program is open to ages zero through adult with exciting presentations, fantastic prizes, and educational Storytimes.

Last year, more than 5,000 reading hours were logged by youth completing the Summer Reading requirements while enjoying free library programs and unforgettable entertainment. Thanks to support from the Friends of the Library, local merchants and individual donations, libraries countywide are offering lots of incentives to read. These include everything from free food and certificates, gift baskets, Palouse Empire Fair wristbands, to Sprint Boat tickets.

For a complete lineup of summer events and locations, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, “like” us on Facebook or visit the library’s online calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us. Summer Reading signups for youth or completion forms for teens and adults can be accessed from the library’s website or by calling toll-free 877-733-3375. Summer Reading 2014…Check It Out!

Summer Dance Classes for Kids

Sears Academy brings Summer Dance Classes for Kids to the Colfax Library each Weds from 1-3:30. Call 509-338-0809 for class descriptions, ages, times and cost.

You Amazon purchases help the library...

The library encourages you to shop locally as these are the businesses that support our local economy. For those times when you must make Amazon purchases, please consider ordering through Amazon Smile. You'll have the exact same products and prices while sending a valuable donation to the library. Please read below...

To celebrate Father's Day, from now through 6/15/2014, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate an extra $5 for each customer who makes an eligible purchase at smile.amazon.com in support of Friends Of Whitman County Library. This is in addition to the regular donation of 0.5% of the purchase price.

To take advantage of this offer and increase your AmazonSmile donations:
1. Put the $5 bonus donation message below in your email newsletter.
2. Post the information on your organization's Facebook and Twitter pages.
3. Announce the promotion on your website.

In honor of Dad, shop at AmazonSmile through 6/15/14 and Amazon will donate an extra $5 to Friends Of Whitman County Library. Click here to get started: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1651792

Quickbooks class at the Colfax Library

Intro to QuickBooks pro 2014 on Thursday June 19 from 1:30-5:30 in the Colfax Library. Class is limited to 10 people at a cost of $147 including your workbook and a 30 minute on-site consultation at a later date. For more info, call Fran McCully, Pro Advisor at 866-363-5580.

WCL Calendar Sampling June 12-19

Thursday, June 12

Colfax – 10:10 to11:30 a.m.  – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday.
Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the moth of by the class.

Friday, June 13

St. John – 9:30 a.m. – Junior Summer Reading – A special reading program for younger children with activities and crafts.
Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.

Saturday, June 14

Albion – 2 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!

Sunday, June 15

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 16

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.
Colton – 10:30 a.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!
Garfield – 5 p.m. – Teen Game Night – Kick off summer with a bang with a fun evening of video games, soda pop and snacks.
Lamont Community Building – 6:30 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read!

Tuesday, June 17
Endicott, LaCrosse & Tekoa – Fizz, Boom, Read! – Check the calendar for times.
Colfax – 4 p.m. – Cecil’s Magic – Free magic program for all ages.
Colfax – Lego Contest – Kids ages K-12 are encouraged to create an original design incorporating the Summer Reading theme Fizz, Boom, Read!

Wednesday, June 18

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.
St. John & Uniontown – Fizz, Boom, Read! – Check the calendar for times.

Thursday, June 19

Colfax – 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Intro to QuickBooks Pro with Fran McCully – To register call (866) 363-5580 or visit youradministrativesolutions.com
Farmington – 3 p.m. – Science – How do swim noodles float? What keeps it afloat? Let’s find out as we experiment with water.

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.

Garden mosaics and more!

Register for digital photography, iPads, tablet computing, art classes and more online at www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or by phone at (509) 279-6030. Below is info about the Garden Mosaics class -

Garden Mosaic Sculptures

Explore the basics of designing and creating an outdoor mosaic for your garden, including discussion of which surfaces work best and what materials to use. Add mosaic to an existing structure or design a structure specifically for your mosaic. Lunch from 12:30-1:30pm.

M176      May 30                      Friday                 10am-5pm        $16

Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax

Join us this Thursday for a community reception!

$300 Prize to be awarded at artists reception June 5th!

    A $300 cash prize will be awarded Thursday, June 5 at the H'Art of the Palouse Banner artists reception at 7 p.m. in the Colfax Library.  This is the second year a cash award is being offered for the top adult banner.  The winner  was selected by a jury of local artists last weekend and will be announced at the reception.  The award is in addition to the annual People's Choice Awards for the favorite adult and youth banners selected by a vote of the public.

   The cash award is donated by Dick and Pauline Gebhardt of Colfax.  Gebhardt disqualified his own banner from the award competition.  Gebhardt, a member of the Colfax Arts Council, came up with the idea for the banner competition after seeing a similar type of competition in southern California.  The Arts Council tweaked the competition idea to fit Colfax and has now run the competition for seven years.

    Also to be awarded at the reception are the adult and youth People's Choice Awards. Two of the sites for voting had run out of ballots by Saturday and were promptly restocked.  Residents have until Thursday, just prior to the reception to vote.  A voting "paint bucket" will also be available at the entrance to the reception for last minute voters.  There is also still time for donations to the People's Choice award, gifts or cash, at City Hall and at the Library.

   Artists to be honored are Betina Workman, Carol Gay,  Dick Gebhardt,  Jerry Jones, Matthew Wysack and Brianna Reynolds, adults from Colfax; adults Sara Yates of Lacrosse and Kellie Berntgen of Oakesdale;  and youth Eden Workman of Colfax.

FREE Family Programs at the Colfax Library

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For more information, contact:
Sheri Miller at 509-397-4366

Adult & Teen Summer Reading - 2014

Adult and Teen Summer Reading 2014 Overview

Reading just got more lucrative for Whitman County adults. Now all adult finishers in the library’s Summer Reading program will be included in a grand prize drawing for 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 29. 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 a $50 Amazon Gift Card.  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.


Who says Summer Reading is just for kids? Certainly not the Whitman County Library. Adult/Teen Summer Reading kicks off on June 1 and continues through August 29. All 14 branches offer special programs designed to meet the interests of each community.


A countywide program is also being offered to WCL patrons. Read or listen to three books, write a brief review to win a prize and be entered in a drawing for both local and countywide prizes. The teen prize drawing is for a $50 Amazon Gift Card. The adults may win a $50 Rosauers certificate. Entry forms are available at every branch and on the Whitman County Library website. Forms may be submitted online on the Whitman County Library website or dropped off at your local branch. Call toll free 877-733-3375 for details.

Lego Contest-Colfax Library-June 24

                       

WCL Calendar Sampling June 5-12

Thursday, June 5

Colfax – 10:10 to11:30 a.m.  – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more every Thursday.
Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the moth of by the class.

Friday, June 6

St. John – 9:30 a.m. – Junior Summer Reading – A special reading program for younger children with activities and crafts.
Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents every Friday.
Uniontown – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafting and more.

Saturday, June 7

Rosalia – 10:15 a.m. – Battle Days Children’s Parade – Join this year’s theme, “It Came from Outer Space.” Three categories are judged for best representation of the Theme, Walkers, Riders and Mechanical. All children receive a participation prize.
Albion – 2 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read! – Children are invited to kickoff this year’s first Summer Reading program.

Sunday, June 8

Whitman County residents of all ages are encouraged to participate in our Summer Reading program. Summer Reading signup for youths or completion forms for teens and adults can be accessed from the library’s website or by stopping in at any branch of WCL.

Monday, June 9

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.

Tuesday, June 10

Colfax – 4 p.m. – Mobius Science – The Mobius Science Center kicks starts our first Summer Reading event. Everyone’s welcome to this free program.
LaCrosse – 4 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read! – Children are invited to kickoff this year’s first Summer Reading program.

Wednesday, June 11

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.
Uniontown – 1 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read! – Children are invited to kickoff this year’s first Summer Reading program.

Thursday, June 12

Farmington – 3 p.m. – Fizz, Boom, Read! – Summer Reading fun kicks starts with a nature hunt and making your own bird feeder.

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.