Sign up for fall classes ... instructors needed for winter!

Sign-ups are underway for fall classes at the Colfax Library. These include bread-making, beginning ballet, ukulele and wide variety of art classes. To register visit    
http://iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or call 800-845-3324.

Have an interest or talent you'd like to share with others while earning money? CCS is hiring Colfax instructors for everything from cooking and arts to history and technology. For more info, contact Kristie Kirkpatrick at kirkpatr@colfax.com.

Get FIT at the Colfax Library

5:15 Fitness Circuit training begins Sep 8th with Nancy Stanard, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15—6 pm

Boot Camp High intensity workouts with Carissa Little, Mondays from 6—8 pm

Flex and Flow Yoga Work your body and soothe your soul with Suzy McNeilly, Thursdays noon—1 pm

Gentle Fitness Stretching, limited movement and range of  motion. Ideal for seniors or injury recovery. Instructor Nancy Stanard. Mondays and Wednesdays at 10—11 am

Yoga Bliss Body alignment and relaxation with Dawn Bennett, Tuesdays from 5:30—6:30 pm begins October 7.

Sears Dance Academy A variety of classes for children ages 3 and older, Fridays from 3:30—6:45 pm

For information on these and other classes at the Colfax Library, call 397-4366

 

WCL Calendar Sampling Aug. 28-Sept. 3

Thursday, August 28
Colfax – Noon – Gentle Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Pay by the month or by the class.

Friday, August 29

Colfax – The Whitman Samplers are raffling a quilt to raise money for great causes. The quilt is on display at the library and tickets are just $1.

Saturday, August 30

All branches closed in observance of Labor Day Weekend.
Sunday, August 31
All branches closed in observance of Labor Day Weekend.
Monday, September 1
All branches closed in observance of Labor Day Weekend.

Tekoa – 6 to 8 p.m. – Parenting Wisely Online Class – Tekoa residents who have registered to take the class can get extra time and expert help. Snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, September 2

Palouse – 11 a.m. – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures every Tuesday.

Wednesday, September 3

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.
Oakesdale – 12:30 p.m. – Storytime – Join us as we explore the alphabet, sounds, and words through songs and stories every Wednesday.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Sign up for a Whitman County Library card for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. Visit any of WCL's 14 locations, call (509) 397-4366 or online at www.whitco.lib.wa.us  for details.

 

 

 

5:15 Fitness - Circuit Training comes to Colfax Library starting Sep. 8th!

Shape up with 5:15 Fitness, circuit training with Nancy Stanard starting Monday, Sep 8th at the Colfax Library. The classes are Mon and Weds from 5:15-6: pm and cost $5 per class or $30 per month. For more info, visit the library Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, the library at 397-4366 or Nancy Stanard at 509-288-1117.

Open House, Book Sale, Raffle For Uniontown Library

Uniontown Library News

 

On Saturday, August 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Uniontown Library will hold a Book Sale and Open House to raise money for its relocation into the former Fire Station. The Sale and Open House is at the Uniontown city hall where both the library and former fire station are located. Besides books, Friends of the Uniontown Library will be on hand selling raffle tickets and residents can view the latest architectural plans for the new library and city hall modifications.

Raffle tickets are $1 each with prizes being an overnight stay and dinner from Clearwater River Casino and Resort, a pottery set created by Terri Walters and a children’s Case IH riding pedal tractor and trailer from Jones Truck and Implement. Besides the open house, raffle tickets can be purchased at AmericanWest Bank, Dahmen Barn, Sage Bakery, Colfax Library and Uniontown City Hall and Library.

Planning for the library relocation has been in the works for some time as the size of the current library has adversely impacted the types of programs and services being offered. Working cooperatively, the town of Uniontown, Whitman County Library and Friends of Uniontown Library developed architectural plans and fundraising efforts. To date, the group has received a Whitman County .09 Economic Development grant of $30,000 and donations and in-kind contributions of approximately $15,000. Total price tag of the library relocation and addition of an accessible restroom is estimated at $55,000.

For more information about this project, contact local project coordinator Leslee Miller at 509-229-3655 or Kristie Kirkpatrick, Whitman County Library Director at 509-397-4366.

Great local book for kids...

Greta Stueckle of Colfax stopped in today to donate her recently published book Peril at Penawawa Creek and the Necessary Lies of a Magpie Thief to the Colfax Library. Writing as Greta Kay, the book is a “whodunit” that touches on bullying and is geared toward 9-11 year-olds.

 

The book can be obtained for free at the library and in electronic format from Amazon.com between August 23-25. Peril at Penawawa is also available for purchase at Amazon in eBook and paperback formats. Purchasing books and other items through AmazonSmile adds no cost but designates a donation to Friends of Whitman County Library or the non-profit of your choice.

WCL Calendar Sampling Aug. 21-28

Thursday, August 21
Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion of Brunonia Barry’s, “The Lace Reader.” Everyone’s invited.

Friday, August 22

Colfax – The Whitman Samplers are raffling a quilt to raise money for great causes. The quilt is on display at the library and tickets are just $1.

Saturday, August 23

Palouse – 11 a.m. – Martha Mullen and Reflections on the Road – Join Martha as she discusses her book, “Reflections on the Road” and the discoveries made while on the road of Whitman County.

Monday, August 25

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.
Schmuck Park in Colfax – 6 p.m. – Fitness Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For more information or to register, contact Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com
Tekoa – 6 to 8 p.m. – Parenting Wisely Online Class – Tekoa residents who have registered to take the class can get extra time and expert help. Snacks will be provided.

Wednesday, August 27

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.

Thursday, August 28

Rosalia – 11 a.m. – Summer Writing Series with Children’s Author Marcy Campbell –Learn how to use words, colors and emotions to convey action and plot elements. Children grades 4 and up are invited to this free event. All materials are provided by the Friends of the Rosalia Library.

Teen and adult Summer Readers continues through the end of August. Submit 3 book reviews for a local prizes and grand prize giveaways. Visit any of WCL's 14 locations, call 509-397-4366 or online at www.whitco.lib.wa.us  for details.

Thank YOU Summer Reading Sponsors!

 

 

Writing Workshop For Kids-Rosalia

Writing Workshop In Rosalia

 

The Rosalia Branch of the Whitman County Library hosts Summer Writing Workshops for children grades 4 and higher. Led by Rosalia children’s author, Marcy Campbell each workshop is one hour long and covers a different facet of the writing process.

 

The first workshop, set for Thursday, August 21 at 11 a.m. details character development.  The second workshop on Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m. explores the role an editor plays in guiding the author and preparing materials for publication. Workshops are free of charge with all materials being provided by Friends of the Rosalia Library. For more information, contact the Rosalia Library at 523-3109, rosalia@whitco.lib.wa.us or visit the Whitman County Library events calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Plan ahead to learn this fall...

Sign-ups are underway for fall classes at the Colfax Library. These include bread-making, beginning ballet, ukulele and wide variety of art classes. To register visit    
http://iel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or call 800-845-3324.

 

 

WCL Sampling Aug. 14-21

Thursday, August 14

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

Friday, August 15

Colfax – The Whitman Samplers are raffling a quilt to raise money for great causes. The quilt is on display at the library and tickets are just $1.

Saturday, August 16
Teen and Adult Summer Reading continues through the end of August. Completion forms can be accessed from the library’s website or by stopping in at any branch of WCL.

Monday, August 18

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.
Oakesdale – 4 p.m. – Spark a Chain Reaction with Teen Librarian Nichole – Kids ages 12 and up are welcome for an afternoon full of fun activities. We’ll create a domino chain reaction and other fun stuff.
Schmuck Park in Colfax – 6 p.m. – Fitness Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For more information or to register, contact Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 19

Endicott – 6 p.m. – Teen Party – Kids ages 11 to 16 are invited to play our new Wii U. We’ll have domino creations and crafts to keep you busy between games.

Wednesday, August 20

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.
St. John – 2 p.m. – Family Book Club & Movie – Come by the library as we discuss Markus Zusak’s, “The Book Thief”, and as a special treat, we will view the movie as well!
Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Spark a Chain Reaction, Part 2 – Back by popular demand, teens 12 and up are invited to join Teen Librarian Nichole for chain reaction fun! Enjoy a snack, design Rube Goldberg Machine, and learn how to Cobra Weave popsicle sticks.

Thursday, August 21
Rosalia – 11 a.m. – Summer Writing Series with Children’s Author Marcy Campbell –Learn how to use words, colors and emotions to convey action and plot elements. Children grades 4 and up are invited to this free event. All materials are provided by the Friends of the Rosalia 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.

Seniors Share Your Rural Heritage

 

Raised in Whitman County? Have historic photos or knowledge of Whitman County to share?
With a generous grant from Empire Health Foundation, COAST Transportation will provide free transportation for any senior in Whitman County to the library to participate in the Whitman County Rural Heritage program.
Call the Whitman County Library toll-free at (877) 733-3375 with your questions or to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available through September 11 on Tuesdays from 10am to Noon and Thursdays from 1 to 3pm.




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.

WCL Calendar Sampling August 7-14

Thursday, August 7
Rosalia – 11 a.m. – Summer Writing Series with Children’s Author Marcy Campbell –Learn how to use words, colors and emotions to convey action and plot elements. Children grades 4 and up are invited to this free event. All materials are provided by the Friends of the Rosalia Library.

Friday, August 8

All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library will be closed for Annual Maintenance Week. Many online services will still be available through the library’s website.
Saturday, August 9
All branches will be closed for Annual Maintenance Week.

Sunday, August 10

Summer Reading participants through age 12 can exchange their completed Summer Reading log for a prize at any of the library’s 14 branch locations. Teen and Adult Summer Reading continues through the end of August. Completion forms can be accessed from the library’s website or by stopping in at any branch of WCL.

Monday, August 11

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.
St. John – 1 p.m. – Family Book Club & Movie – Come by the library as we discuss E.B. White’s, “Charlotte’s Web”, and as a special treat, we will view the movie as well!
Schmuck Park in Colfax – 6 p.m. – Fitness Boot Camp with Carissa Little – For more information or to register, contact Carissa at purefitpersonaltraining@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 12

Colfax – The Whitman Samplers are raffling a quilt to raise money for great causes. The quilt is on display at the library and tickets are just $1.

Wednesday, August 13

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Fit & Fun with Nancy Stanard – Low impact aerobic workouts. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, contact Nancy at (509) 288-1117.
Garfield – 6 p.m. – Family Night – Free fun and activities for the entire family. Contact Branch Manager, Sarah at (509) 635-1490 for more information.

Thursday, August 14

Rosalia – 11 a.m. – Summer Writing Series with Children’s Author Marcy Campbell –Learn how to use words, colors and emotions to convey action and plot elements. Children grades 4 and up are invited to this free event. All materials are provided by the Friends of the Rosalia Library.
St. John – 2 to 4 p.m. – Tween Party – Kids ages 11 to 16 are invited to the library to check out our new Wii U. We’ll have domino creations and crafts to keep you busy between games.

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.