WCL Calendar Sampling Oct. 29-Nov. 5

Thursday, October 29

Colfax  – 5:30 to 7 p.m. – Zombiefest – Grades 6- 8 come for Zombie crafts, walking- dead games, and Zombie-licious treats!  Come dressed in your Zombie best and win a prize!

LaCrosse & Colton - Medicare Supplement Help – Drop in for impartial help from trained volunteers from the Washington Insurance Commissioner.  Check the calendar or call your library for times.

Palouse  – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8s – Kids grades K-2 grades build stuff, make music and make messes! Crazy 8s is an over-the-top club designed to get kids fired up about math!

Friday, October 30

Malden  –7 to 8 p.m. – Costume Storytime – Test out your awesome costume, hear Rosie's Scary Tale and other "sorta-spooky" stories

Oakesdale – 1 p.m. – Halloween Parade – Trick or Treat the library along with local businesses.

Colfax, Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John & Uniontown – Preschool Classes – Fun and reading readiness for ages 0 to 6 and their caregivers.  Check the calendar or call your library for times and details.

Monday, November 2

Colfax – Fitness Programs –Bootcamp, Fit and Fun programs for all abilities - Check the calendar or call the library for more information.

Tuesday, November 3

Colfax – 11 a.m – Friends of the Library business meeting – join to help with WCL advocacy.

Endicott – 11:30 a. m. to 1p.m. – Play and Learn– Parents/caregivers drop by with your young children for free play and socialization.  Funded by Child Care Aware through DEL of Eastern Washington

Colfax – 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Tween Science for grades 5 & 6 - Makey Makey Circuit construction kits incorporate STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading/Writing, Engineering, Art & Math) fun! Space is limited so please call Sheri or Nichole at 397-4366 to register. Sponsored by Washington State Library.

Wednesday, November 4

Oakesdale – 2:30 p.m. – Professional Gift Wrap Secrets – Learn how to create the perfect corners and how to make your own bows funded by Sun Edison’s Palouse Wind Farm. All ages Welcome.

Albion, Garfield & Oakesdale – Preschool Storytime – Fun learning and social activities for age 0 to 6 and their caregivers.  Check the calendar for times.

Thursday, November 5

Albion - 4 p.m. – Thursday Art - Open to all ages but geared to 5-12 year olds.  Programs are led by WSU students.

Colfax, Lacrosse,Malden, & Tekoa – Early Learning Fun – Socialization and reading readiness for age 0 to 6 and their caregivers.  Check the calendar or call your library for times and program specifics.

Colfax – Four different Yoga programs – Licensed instructors lead different programs for different levels and goals.  Call for more information.

 

For a complete list of events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.

Looking for spooky tales? Request one today!

By Rachelle Ledbetter

Fiercombe Manor by Kate Riordan

This haunting and richly imagined story weaves together the lives of two women of very different eras who are united by the terrifying secrets hidden within the walls of an old English Manor. 

I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurdardottir

In this out-of- this- world ghost tale that will leave you shivering, three friends set to work renovating a rundown house in a remote and isolated location.  They soon realize they are not alone and something wants them to leave. 

Grayson Manor Haunting by Cheryl Bradshaw

This is the story of Addison Lockhart, who thinks she has finally found the perfect home until she moves in and the spirit of “Roxy” comes to call.  

New Cookbooks from Whitman County Library!

By: Rachelle Ledbetter

School Night: Dinner Solutions for Every Day of the Week
by Kate McMillion

Every parent knows that school nights are hectic enough without having to worry about what to make for dinner!  This cookbook offers 50 delicious, nourishing recipes that are fast and easy to make. 

Cookies & Beer by Jonathan Bender

Whether you are a baker or a drinker with a baking problem this cookbook will provide you with forty rocking recipes for cookies that pair wonderfully with craft beer. 

Trim Healthy Mama by Serene Allison

Stop trying the fads and lose weight with this common sense guide that will help you satisfy your cravings and energize your life.  

WCL Calendar Sampling Oct. 22-29

Thursday, October 22
Palouse  – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8s – Kids grades K-2 get to build stuff, make music and make a mess. This club gets kids fired up about math!
Albion  – 4 p.m. – Art Thursday – School age children improve their artistic talents with a WSU student volunteer leading the fun.
Rosalia – 3 to 6 p.m. - Medicare Supplement Help – Drop in for impartial help from trained volunteers from the Washington Insurance Commissioner.
Friday, October 23
Colfax, Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John & Uniontown – Preschool Excitement – Fun and reading readiness for age 0 to 6 and their caregivers.  Check the calendar or call your library for times and program specifics.
Monday, October 26
Colfax – Fitness Programs –Yoga, Bootcamp, Fit and Fun programs for all abilities - Check the calendar or call the library for more information.
Tuesday, October 27
Colfax – 2 to 4 p.m. – Pie and bingo – Seniors are invited for Pie and Bingo on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday. This event is free thanks to funding from Empire Health Foundation.
Tekoa – 4 to 6 p.m. – Tween Science- Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join us for Makey Makey Circuit science. It's great STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading/Writing, Engineering, Art & Math) fun! Space is limited so please call 284-3121 to register.
Endicott – 6 p.m. - Author Event - Bruce Holbert, former St.John-Endicott high school teacher and award winning author will share "The Hour of Lead".  Books will be available for purchase.
Endicott, Farmington & Rosalia – Preschool Excitement – Reading readiness and STEAM activities for age 0 to 6 and their caregivers.  Check the calendar or call your library for times and program specifics.
Wednesday, October 28
Albion, Garfield & Oakesdale – Preschool Storytime – Fun learning and social activities for age 0 to 6 and their caregivers.  Check the calendar for times.
Thursday, October 29
Colfax  – 5:30 to 7 p.m. – Zombiefest – Grades 6- 8 come for Zombie crafts, walking- dead games, and Zombie-licious treats!  Come dressed in your Zombie best and win a prize!  Grades 6-8, join us if you dare!
LaCrosse & Colton - Medicare Supplement Help – Drop in for impartial help from trained volunteers from the Washington Insurance Commissioner.  Check the calendar or call your library for times.
For a complete list of events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.

Letters About Literature 2016

Washington State's Letters About Literature Contest
The Letters About Literature contest encourages young readers in grades 4-12 to read a book and write a letter to the author about how the book changed their view of the world or themselves.  Students can write about works of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.  Entries in Spanish are accepted and will be translated for the Washington State judges.
Letter writers compete at three levels: Level 1 is grades 4-6; Level 2 is grades 7-8; and Level 3 is grades 9-12.  State judges select the top letter writer in each level and the three winning letters advance to the national competition.  The three state winners each receive a $125 cash prize and a certificate at an awards ceremony in the spring.  National winners receive a $1,000 cash prize and national honor winners receive a $200 cash prize.
Entries may be submitted through a school or library, or individually.  Individual entries must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Letters About Literature Participation Guidelines and Entry Form
Entry Deadlines
Level 3 (grades 9-12) letters must be postmarked by December 4, 2015.
Level 1 (grades 4-6) and Level 2 (grades 7-8) letters must be postmarked by January 11, 2016.
New Mailing Address for Contest Entries
Please send entries to:
Letters About Literature
Competition Level (indicate level 1, 2, or 3)
c/o C. Gourley, Project Manager
81 Oliver Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Entries will be accepted beginning November 2nd.
For more information about Washington's Letters About Literature contest, please contact Crystal Lentz at crystal.lentz@sos.wa.gov or 360.704.5275.

Attention travel lovers! Browse our latest books & DVDs online or at the library!

By Rachelle Ledbetter

12 Exotic Destinations by Questar

Grab your passport because this non-fiction DVD takes you to 12 magical paradises that you are going to insist on adding to your bucket list of must see destinations. 

Best in Travel 2015 by Lonely Planet

Drawing on the experiences of Lonely Planet’s own staff this non-fiction book shows you the best places to visit and things you absolutely must do all around the world. 

Railroad Journeys Around the World by Questar

This non-fiction DVD is your ticket to 12 of the world’s most scenic train rides that take you through the heart of Europe, the Mediterranean Islands and the even the USA. 

Colfax Library Closed Oct. 18

The Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library will close on Sunday, October 18 to host a fundraising event for the Bettie Steiger Community Enrichment Center, the annex adjacent the library. The Soiree for The Center is a dinner and auction to raise funds for the interior remodel of The Center. While the event is sold out, people wanting to support the project are encouraged to purchase raffle tickets for the Whitman Samplers quilt that will be drawn that evening.

 

During Sunday’s closure, access to the library’s catalog, downloadable audio and eBooks, and other online services remains available by visiting the library’s website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us. Residents may call the library at 397-4366 or toll-free at 1-877-733-3375 for information, or details regarding the closure or renewal of materials.

WCL Calendar Sampling Oct. 15-22

Thursday, October 15

Colfax, Colton, Farmington & Palouse  – Afterschool Fun – A social and educational times for elementary students.  Check the online Events Calendar for times.

Endicott – 7:00 p.m. – Join the book discussion of In the Kingdom of Men by Kim Barnes.

Friday, October 16

Malden & St. John – Medicare Supplement Help – Drop in for impartial assistance from trained volunteers from the Washington Insurance Commissioner.  Call the library for specific times and additional programs.

Palouse – 2 p.m. – STEAM learning with Makey-Makey

Colfax – 12:30-3:30 p.m. – Breadmaking and Beyond with Kelli Collins – Cost is $13 for a day session. To register, please visit http://www.sccel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or by phone at (509) 279-6030.

Saturday, October 17

St. John – 9 a.m. – Join the book discussion of State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. This is the first book in a new Saturday morning book club at the St. John Library.

Sunday, October 18

Colfax – Library closed for Soiree for the Center, an event to raise funds to complete The Bettie Steiger Community Enrichment Center. We apologize that this event is sold out.

Monday, October 19

Garfield & Oakesdale – Medicare Supplement Help from trained volunteers from the Washington Insurance Commissioner.  Call the library for specific times and additional programs.

The Center in Colfax – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Caregiver’s Coffee Group with Melissa Johnson – Everyone welcome, no registration required.

Tuesday, October 20

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – Teen Bookclub – Ages 12 and up join Teen Librarian Nichole for snacks and discussion of "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel Brown.

Farmington, Rosalia & Palouse – Preschool Storytime – Fun and reading readiness for age 0 to 6 and their caregivers.  Check the calendar for times.

Wednesday, October 21

Albion, Endicott, Garfield, LaCrosse, Malden, Rosalia, St. John & Tekoa – Early Release Wednesday Club - Crafts and other fun activities for grades K-6.  Check the calendar for exact times.

St. John – 4 p.m. – Tween Science- Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to join us at the St. John Library for Makey Makey Circuit science. It's great STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading/Writing, Engineering, Art & Math) fun! Space is limited so please call 648-3319 to register.

Thursday, October 22

Palouse  – 3:30 p.m. – Crazy 8s – Kids grades K-2, do you like to build stuff, make music, or make a mess? Join this over-the-top club designed to get kids fired up about math!

Colfax, LaCrosse & Tekoa  – Preschool Storytime – Reading and STEAM activities for ages 0 to 6.  Check the online Events Calendar for times.

For a complete list of events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366

Grades 6-8 Program October 29

STEM Programs for Area Youth

Makey Makey Kits Arrive at the Whitman County Library 

 

Have you ever played piano on a pickle or strum a lively beat on bananas? With a simple clip to the Internet and a few items, the Makey Makey kits are STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun for youth in the 21st century at the Whitman County Library.

 

Thanks to the Washington State Library, these educational kits benefit more than 30 libraries throughout the state that do not have the resources to buy and provide their own for youth patrons. Carolyn Petersen, the State Library’s assistant program manager for library development said many youth services coordinators from public libraries who attended a youth leadership summit suggested the “Cool Creations” kits.

 

The Whitman County Library offers Makey Makey programs for youth to creatively engage hands on with the kits at the following branches:

Palouse Library-October 16, St. John Library-October 21, Tekoa Library-October 27, and the Colfax Library on November 4. Contact your nearest branch for youth age requirements and other details.  

 

For more information about the Makey Makey kits or any other programs in your area, please contact the Whitman County Library at 509-397-4366 or www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Quilting, birdhouse building, and painting with pastels! Fun fall activities, checkout our new items!

Building Birdhouses with A.J. Hamler

Did you know the library has so much more to offer than just books?  Such as this tutorial DVD that shows you step-by-step how to build birdhouses.  Quality time for the whole family and fun to build! 

How to Paint Pastel Protraits with Luana Luconi Winner

Learn to paint great faces in pastels with this tutorial DVD that shows you the best techniques to make painting portraits a breeze with 89 minutes of premier art instruction. 

Learn to Hand Quilt with Cory Pepper

This instructional DVD shows you everything you need from materials to tools to design and complete your own quilt.  

By: Rachelle Ledbetter

Teen Book Club

Teen Book Club

Teen Book Club Reads:
“The Boys in the Boat”
By, Daniel James Brown

Teens grades 6 and up. Book Club is as easy as 1-2-3:

Step 1: read “The Boys in the Boat”
Step 2: meet at the Colfax Library Tuesday, October 20 3:30-4:30pm
                   Step 3: discuss book and enjoy snacks

Need a copy of the book??? Call Nichole at the Colfax Library 397-4366

County Library Calendar October 8-15

Thursday, October 8

Colfax  - Educational classes for ages 0-6. Babies at 10:10, toddlers at

10:30 and preschoolers at 11. 

Rosalia - 3 - 7 p.m. - Quilt Display - Spokane quilt creator, Pat Waller brings a selection of quilts in various styles. Raffle tickets will also be available for "All around the County" a quilt by The Whitman Samplers to benefit the Center. WCL Director Kristie Kirkpatrick will answer questions about The Center's funding and benefit to our region.

Friday, October 9

Endicott, Malden, St. John & Uniontown - Preschool Storytime - Check the online calendar or call the branch for times and more information about these fun and educational programs for age 0 to 6.

Colfax - 10 to 11:30 - Play and Learn- Parents/caregivers bring your children for free play and socialization.

Monday, October 12

Colfax - 7 p.m. -Voter Forum - Come meet the candidates for Colfax Mayor and 9th Legislative District.

St. John - 11a.m. to 1 p.m. - Tech Monday - Drop in for basic computer help every second Monday.  The focus this month is the Windows 10 upgrade.

Albion - 7 p.m. - Book Club - Join a discussion of Jude the Obscure by Hardy Palouse - 6 p.m. - Enjoy an animated movie for the entire family along with refreshments. Call 878-1513 for details.

Tuesday, October 13

Colfax - 2 to 4 p.m. -Pie and Bingo - Seniors are invited for Pie and Bingo on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday. This event is free thanks to funding from Empire Health Foundation.

Farmington, Rosalia & Palouse - Preschool Storytime - Fun and reading readiness for age 0 to 6 and their caregivers.  Check the calendar for times.

Wednesday, October 14

Colfax  - 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.- Staying Connected - a seminar for people with early stage memory loss and their care partners, led by Andree Marcus-Rader from Rural Resources .  For more information, contact Andree at (509)332-0365.

LaCrosse - 7 p.m. - Book Club - Join a discussion of The Leisure Seeker by Zadoorian.  Bring a snack to share.

Colfax - Introduction to Ukulele Plus - 6 to 7:30 p.m. - For all skill levels, cost is $17 for four class sessions. For more information or to register visit http://www.sccel.spokane.edu/ACT-2.aspx or call (509) 279-6030.

Thursday, October 15

Farmington & Tekoa - Medicare Supplement Help - Drop in for impartial help from trained volunteers from the Washington Insurance Commissioner.  Call the library for specific times and additional programs.

Rosalia - 7 p.m. - Pinterest Party - Join other crafters for projects and snacks inspired by your Pinterest page.

 

For a complete list of events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day-Oct. 10

Star Wars Reads Day is back! The fourth annual celebration of reading and a galaxy far, far away will storm bookstores, libraries and retailers worldwide on October 10, 2015. With the anticipation of Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie being released in December, interest in Star Wars related materials will be out of this world. Check out any related materials at the Whitman County Library, please toll free 877-733-3375 or visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

    

Learn to play the Ukulele!

The Ukulele has recently made a huge comeback in popularity and is the easiest of all stringed instruments to learn to play. The emphasis is on fun rather than theory. This class is for absolute beginners, as well as those who have take previous introduction to Ukulele or Ukulele plus classes or already know simple cords. Information about purchasing a Ukulele is sent after registration. Ukuleles are not provided in class. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6-7:30 PM 

Cost is $17 for four class sessions. To register please visit http://www.sccel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or by phone at (509) 279-6030.

Meet Candidates for Mayor & 9th District Reps, Colfax Voter Forum!

Come meet the candidates for Colfax Mayor Todd Vanek and Jeremiah Roberts and 9th Legislative District Rep.Candidates Mary Dye and Richard Lathim. The voter's forum will be in the Colfax Library on Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Candidates will answer questions from the audience. Sponsored by the library, Whitman County Gazette and League of Women voters. For more info, contact Deb Olson at 332-2114 or 595-0333.

Farm to Table Workshop, Breadmaking & Beyond!

Do you love baking bread or maybe you want to start? Join the farmer and food blogger of Joseph's Grainery as she shows you how to craft artisan style loaves with whole grain flours using non-traditional methods. You'll bake and taste loaves made using the no-knead method and see how simple bread baking can be. You'll also get to see the Joseph's Grainery mill in action and see how whole grains make their way from the farm to your table.

Cost is $13 for a day session. To register, please visit http://www.sccel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or by phone at (509) 279-6030.

Do politics interest you? If so, check out our new reads!

By Rachelle Ledbetter

Gifted Hands by Ben Carson M.D.

Presidential candidate and one of the most celebrated neurosurgeons in the world tells his own story from his child-hood in inner city Detroit to his position of director of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the age of 33. 

The Family by Kitty Kelly

This is the unauthorized, tell-all biography and an inside look into the Bush Dynasty including information about Presidential Candidate Jeb Bush. 

Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Presidential candidate Clinton gives an inside account of the crises, choices and challenges she’s faced during her for years as Secretary of State.

Afterschool Learning Grades 1-4 Oct. 15

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