Rachelle's pick of the week

Evolutionary Psychology by David Buss

This book examines human psychology and behavior and will help students gain a deep understanding of applying evolutionary psychology to their own lives and the people they interact with. 

What the hell happened to my brain byKate Swaffer

Author Katie Swaffer was diagnosed with dementia at age 49.  In this book she talks about the stigma, inadequacies in care and support, and the media’s role in perpetuating myths about dementia. 

Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols

Dive into this non-fiction book and discover the science that shows how being near, in, on or under water can make you happier, healthier and better at what you do. 

 

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The Change Your Biology Diet by Lois J.Arrone

This proven program will teach you how to break through weight loss “resistance” to drop excess pounds by focusing on biological factors that cause weight gain.  

The Quick Six Fix by Stuart O’Keeffe

Save time and simplify your like with 100 no fuss recipes that use six ingredients, take six minutes to prepare, and just six minutes to cleanup.

Fast Metabolism Food RX by Haylie Pomroy

Learn a food prescription for the 7 most common ways your metabolism misfires and how you can change your diet to feed your body back to a vibrant, energetic and thriving state. 

 

Upcoming Library Closure

All 14 branches of Whitman County Library are closed Sunday, March 27 for the Spring Break. Due dates for library materials have been extended in anticipation of the closure and no late fines will be charged for that day. Drop boxes will remain open at all locations for returned items. Access to the library’s catalog, downloadable audio and eBooks, and other online resources including Consumer Reports are available by visiting the library’s website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us. For more information about library closures or upcoming community programs, the Library Events calendar is also accessible from the library website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us. Libraries affected by the closure are: Albion, Colfax, Colton, Endicott, Farmington, Garfield, LaCrosse, Malden, Oakesdale, Palouse, Rosalia, St. John, Tekoa, and Uniontown. Call the Colfax Library toll-free at 1-877-733-3375 for information, details regarding the closure or renewal of materials.
For more information, contact: Kristie Kirkpatrick at 509-397-4366

Save Lives March 25

The gift of blood is the gift of life. You can save the lives of three people by donating blood Friday, March 25 at the Colfax Library from 1:30-5:30  p.m. Appointments are being taken by contacting the library at 509-397-4366 or the Inland Northwest Blood Center at www.inbcsaves.org. Be a holiday hero and enter to win a dream vacation package just for saving lives.

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.

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 calling the Inland Northwest Blood Center toll-free 800-423-0151.

    

Position Opening-WCL Business/Finance Manager

Business/Finance Manager needed at Whitman County Rural Library District in Colfax. This Full time position coordinates all financial and business operations for a busy system with 14 FTEs and multiple locations. Starting salary range is $41,000-$52,000 per year with full medical, dental, retirement and annual leave.

Duties: Fiscally sound practices in cash management, payroll accounting and management of employee benefits, accounts payable, BARS accounting, budget development and oversight, financial records and reporting, grant management and reporting, state and federal reporting, audit accountability. Financial duties extend to the Library Friends and Foundation. Work closely with Library Board, Director, and staff; liaison with outside agencies, funders and auditing agencies exhibiting excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business and/or demonstrated success in book-keeping, accounting and/or financial business management.

To apply: :

Send cover letter, resume and application to Whitman County Library 102 S. Main, Colfax, WA 99111 or 509-397-4366. The application can be obtained by calling the library.

Successful candidate will receive an intensive 2 month training period with retiring business manager who will be available for questions after that time. 

For more information, contact Kristie Kirkpatrick at kirkpatr@colfax.com

Closing date: March 26

Food for Fines success!

Thank you Whitman County. Nearly $900 in food and non-perishables raised for food banks across our region.

THANK YOU Colfax!

Thanks to an anonymous donation, exercise classes for area seniors are free at the Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library. Since last fall, a grant from Empire Health Foundation had allowed area residents over the age of 65 to participate in a number of fitness classes at no cost. When the grant ran out at the end of March, one concerned citizen stepped forward with a $1200 donation to insure the free classes continue. She commented, “I’ve noticed these classes are doing a lot of good for people. I am so pleased that I can step forward to see them continue.”

The current line-up of classes available for free to area seniors includes Fit and Fun classes with instructor Nancy Stanard, Restoration, Balance and a variety of Yoga levels from Suzy McNeilly, registered Yoga Trainer and Bootcamp Classes from Purefit trainer Carissa Little. For specific days and times contact Whitman County Library at 397-4366 or visit the library’s Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Rachelle's weekly picks...

The End of the Civil War by History

This two disk non-fiction DVD delivers four exciting specials highlighting the final trials and tragedies in the end of the Civil War. 

WWII Diaries by Mill Creek Entertainment

The Chaos, sacrifice and heroism of WWII are presented in this non-fiction DVD through a day-to-day profile of the significant milestones that propelled and diminished the most terrifying regime of the 20^th Century.

America Imagine the World without Her byDinesh D’Souza

Through reenactments of landmark events this non-fiction DVD offers a powerful defense against critic’s intent upon the shaming of America. 

 

County Library Calendar March 17-24

Thursday, March 17

Albion – 5:30 p.m. – Knit Night – Learn to knit or bring a project to work on.

Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr.

Friday, March 18

Endicott, Palouse, St. John & Uniontown – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs ans more. Visit the online calendar for time.

Malden – 7 to 9 p.m. – Teen Movie Night – Bring your friends for fun evening out at the library. Call the library at (509) 569-3771 for title of movie.

Saturday, March 19

St. John – 9 a.m. – Book Club – Join the discussion “The Water is Wide” by Pat Conroy. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, March 20

Colfax – Henry Stinson Art Exhibit – A collection of oil paintings captures Stinson’s unique view of the world. On display through April 30 during regular open hours. For more information about Henry Stinson visit www.henrystinson.com or find him on Facebook.

Monday, March 21

Colfax – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Caregiver Coffee Support Group – All caregivers are welcome to attend.

Colfax – 4 p.m. – Library Board Meeting – Meetings are open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, March 22

Endicott, Farmington & Rosalia – Preschool Classes – Fun and reading readiness for ages 0-6 and their caregivers. Check the calendar or call your library for times and details.

Colfax – 2 to 4 p.m. – Bingo & Pie – Mature adults are invited for Bingo and Pie on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 23

Albion, Garfield & Oakesdale – Storytime – Reading readiness and STEAM activities for ages 0-6 and their caregivers. Check the calendar or call your library for times.

Tekoa – 6 p.m. – Parenting Workshop – Free evidence based classes for all adults who parent kids. Register with Diane at (509) 284-3121 or www.healthytekoa.org

Thursday, March 24

Colfax – Yoga – Four different classes to meet your needs and fitness level. Visit the online calendar or call 397-4366 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

Check out our Teen/Adult books on Computer Programming & More!

By Rachelle Ledbetter

Hello World! : Computer Programming For Kids and Other Beginners by Warren Sande

This gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming is written in a language a 12-year-old can follow but anyone can use it including adults.  This book is also kid-tested and parent-approved.

JavaScript for Kids for Dummies by Chris Minnick

This informative and engaging guide introduces pre-teens and early teens alike to the world of JavaScript.  This is also a great tool for adults who want to expand their technology skills. 

Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction to Programming by Jason Briggs

If your child loves playing video games put away his gaming system and give him this book!  Then instead of just playing the games he can learn how to make his millions creating them. 

  Rachelle's picks...

 

 

Hello World! : Computer Programming ForKids and Other Beginners by Warren Sande

This gentle but thorough introduction to the world of computer programming is written in language a 12-year-old can follow but anyone can use it including adults.  This book is also kid-tested and parent-approved.

JavaScript for Kids for Dummies by Chris Minnick

This informative and engaging guide introduces pre-teens and early teens alike to the world of JavaScript.  This is also a great tool for adults who want to expand their technology skills. 

Python for Kids: A Playful Introductionto Programming by Jason Briggs

If your child loves playing video games put away his gaming system and give him this book!  Then instead of just playing the games he can learn how to make them!

Presidential History & America's Federal Reserve - New Books!

By Rachelle Ledbetter

Dead Presidents by Brady Carlson

This entertaining book explores how our dead presidents, and the way we remember them, tells us a lot about ourselves our history and how we imagine our past and future.  For American Presidents there is life after death even if it is a little strange. 

 America’s Bank by Roger Lowenstein

This book illuminates the tumultuous era and remarkable personalities that spurred the unlikely birth of America’s central bank, the Federal Reserve. 

Let the People Rule by Geoffrey Cowan

In 1912 Theodore Roosevelt came out of retirement to challenge his close friend and handpicked successor, William Howard Taft.  This book tells the exhilarating story of the four-month campaign that followed changing American politics forever.  

WCL Calendar March 3-10

Thursday, March 3

Colfax, LaCrosse, Malden & Tekoa – Preschool classes teach valuable socialization and reading skills for age 0-6 and the parents or caregivers. Visit the online calendar for times and program specifics.

Friday, March 4

Colfax – 12 p.m. – Best Yes Book Discussion – Everyone’s welcome to join in the discussion. For more information, contact Becky at (509) 397-2550 or via email at ewingrl@gmail.com

Colfax – 3:40 to 7:10 p.m. – Rising Stars Dance offers a variety of tap, jazz and ballet. For more information, contact Keri at (509) 432-6961.

Saturday, March 3

Colfax – Henry Stinson Art Exhibit – A collection of oil paintings captures Stinson’s unique view of the world. On display from March 3 through April 30 during regular open hours. For more information about Henry Stinson visit www.henrystinson.com or find him on Facebook.

Sunday, March 6

Uniontown – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Annual Sausage Feed – Visit the newly renovated library and checkout a few selections before or after the Sausage Feed.

Monday, March 7

LaCrosse – 10:30 a.m. to Noon – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddler, preschoolers and parents every Monday.

Colfax – 12 to 3 p.m. – Essentials of Advance Care Planning – Pre-registration is required. Visit www.sccel.spokane.edu/ACT2 or by phone at (509) 279-6030. Cost for one day session is $10.

Colfax - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Caregiver Coffee Support Group – All caregivers are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, March 8

Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime – Learn and explore through letters, numbers, books and crafts.

Endicott – 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents.

Colfax – 2 p.m. – Bingo & Pie – Seniors are invited to play Bingo and enjoy socialization with friends.

Wednesday, March 9

St. John – 12:20 p.m. – Early Release Wednesday – Afterschool fun with crafts and activities for grades 1-5.

Garfield – 1 p.m. – EggBot Computer Designs – Use the EggBot, an introduction to computer numerical control (CNC), to decorate spherical shapes. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tekoa – 3 to 5 p.m. – Rural Heritage Display – Visit the library’s display of historical photos of Whitman County.

Uniontown – 5 p.m. – Adult Craft Night – Create a mason jar nightlight craft. Children are welcome to participate.

Thursday, March 10

Colton – 6 p.m. – Colton/Uniontown Book Club is reading “Closer to the Ground,” by Dylan Tomine. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

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

WCL Welcomes Local Artist Henry Stinson's Oil Paintings

The artistic talents of Colfax resident Henry Stinson will be on exhibit in the Colfax Branch Library from March 2 through April 30. The collection of oil paintings captures Stinson’s unique view of the world through his bright and vivid imagery.

Stinson says, “A lot of my paintings stem from images in my childhood geared around an accident I had. I was electrocuted and died behind the couch—literally.” This traumatic event combined with loss of his entire family has dramatically impacted Stinson’s view of life and his search for meaning though art.

Describing his work, Stinson says, “It deals with the wake-up call we all receive at some point in life; and some of us not until death.  I want to give hope through my work. Hope that there is something so much more than all we've been taught to grasp; money, beauty, physical gratifications like food and luxury, status, sins.”

Stinson loves the physical act of painting and often teaches workshops on the subject including a Meet the Artist presentation on April 21 at the library and co-sponsored by The Colfax Arts Council. For more information about Henry Stinson visit www.henrystinson.com or find him on Facebook.

Exhibit hours are Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays-Fridays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday-Sundays, 1-5 p.m. For more information call  509-397-4366.