Free Functional Movement class for ladies!

Moving through Life: FREE Light Impact Functional Exercise class for ladies of all ages begins Weds, June 1st from 6-7 pm in the Colfax Library. A great way to relax, move, stretch, strengthen, laugh, balance, connect, breath, dance. Thank you Lisa Johnson for leading this class! Call 509-397-4366 for more information.

Peggy Bryan is Retiring!

Rachelle's suggestions for good reads!

While the City Slept by Eli Sanders
This book details the true story of two Seattle women who were brutalized in their own home by a man who climbed through an open window in the middle of the night.  It also details the serious shortcomings in our criminal justice and mental health systems.
Too Pretty to Live by Dennis Brooks
This stunning true crime thriller of catfishing and jealousy tells the tale of a young couple who were murdered for “unfriending” a woman on Facebook.
One Breath Away by M. William Phelps
This book tells the unbelievable story of a 15 year-old-girl who developed a case of the hiccups that lasted for months making her a media star.  The hiccups soon went away and so did the fame.  In here desire to reclaim the attention she went from media darling to convicted killer.

Interesting Books from the Whitman County Library

Thank you to Mark Bordsen for donating the book called The Fortunate Few: IVS Volunteers from Asia to the Andes.  

IVS (International Volunteer Services) worked to improve lives around the world and lead to the creation of the Peace Corps. This book features the compelling stories of those volunteers including Bordsen who worked in Laos and Indonesia.

Request your copy of Ripples of a Lie donated by author Esther Barnett Goffinet.

She donated this biography of her father’s experiences as one of the victims of the Centralia / Wobbly conflict of 1919.

Retirement party for Peggy Bryan!

WCL Calendar May 26 to June 2

Thursday, May 26

Colfax – 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. – INBC Blood Drive – Please see the calendar for specific information and instructions for how to donate.

Uniontown – 4 to 5 p.m. – Drama Club; play a drama game, get into character and rehearse and act out scenes with your fellow class mates.

Colfax – 5 p.m. – Celebrating our Veterans, Decoration Day started in 1868 to honor Civil War veterans.  Within 20 years the name was changed to Memorial Day to commemorate all American veterans, and their families, for their selfless service to our country on Thursday, May 26 on the main floor of the Colfax Library.

Albion – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Fireside Chats, and Knit Night at the library.

Friday, May 27

Garfield – 6 p.m. – Adult Coloring – Join us the last Friday of each month for some fun filled coloring!  Bring your own coloring book or try something new out of the coloring pages provided.  For more information, contact Sarah at (509) 635-1490.

Rosalia – 7 to 9 p.m. – Teen Movie Night – Bring your own seating and a snack to share or just come and enjoy a fun evening with other teens. The movie is selected by a vote of the attendees.
If you would like more information, please call the Rosalia Library at 523-3109.

Saturday, May 28

All Branches – Closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Sunday, May 29

All Branches – Closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Monday, May 30

All Branches – Closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 31

Albion, Endicott, Farmington, &  Rosalia – Preschool Programs – Social time for kids and parents with play, singing, crafts, and storytelling.  Visit the calendar for times.

 Wednesday, June 1

St. John – 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Roominate Science – Roominate teaches important STEM skills, including hands-on problem solving, spatial and fine motor skills, self-confidence and creativity.

Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. – Moving Through LIFE - Light Impact Functional Exercise is being offered for free by Lisa Johnson-Shull.

Thursday, June 2

Albion – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Fireside Chats, and Knit Night at the library.

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.

Celebrating Our Veterans and the Tradition of Decoration Day

Decoration Day started in 1868 to honor Civil War veterans. Within 20 years the name was changed to Memorial Day to commemorate all American veterans. Join with us as we honor our Whitman County Veterans, and their families, for their selfless service to our country on Thursday, May 26 at 5 p.m. on the main floor of the Colfax Library.

Colfax Community Blood Drive 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Make appointment online at www.inbcsaves.org or by calling 1-800-423-0151.  Sponsor code: WhitmanCountyLibrary.

Celebration highlights include a Color Guard by the Colfax Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop #595, a traditional folk performance by the Ukulele Players of the Palouse, and book donation by Friends of Hospice. For more information, contact Annie Pillers, Friends of Hospice at (509) 332-4414 or the Colfax Library at (509) 397-4366.

Sponsored by Friends of Hospice.  

WCL Calendar May 19-26

County Library Calendar – May 19 - 26

Thursday, May 19

Methodist Church in Colfax – noon to 1 p.m. – Centralia Massacre & Wobbly War with Jim Martine – RSVP to the Library for Lunch at (509) 397-4366.

Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Centralia Massacre & Wobbly War with Jim Martine – A tale so fascinating it is hard to believe it really happened.  Jim Martine is a lifelong Seattle-lite where his roots run deep.  His lifelong interest in history and love of showmanship makes him an enthusiastic speaker.

Friday, May 20

Malden – 5 p.m. – Adult Summer Reading Planning – Come to this short meeting where you can get registered and help decide what the events will be!

Saturday, May 21

Garfield – May Day Celebration, Fun Run, Boy Scout Breakfast, Parade and Vendors in the Park.  Visit the Calendar for times.

Endicott – 8 a.m. – Flea Market and Car wash – Join the community at the annual Flea Market in Endicott and be sure to stop by and give the library wheel a spin for a free prize!

Rosalia – Teaching Kids to Save – 10:30 a.m. – A fun, active way to teach kids in K-5th grade the importance of saving money and ways to save smart.

Albion & Colfax – Centralia Massacre & Wobbly War with Jim Martine.  Visit the Calendar for times.

Oakesdale – Adult Coloring Night - 5 p.m. – Let the intricate patterns bring out your creative side while you enjoy some quiet time.

Monday, May 23

Gathering Place in LaCrosse – 12:30 p.m. – Pie & Bingo – Come play bingo and eat pie. Funded by the Empire Health Foundation Grant.

Tuesday, May 24

Colfax – 2 to 4 p.m. – Bingo & Pie – Seniors are invited to play Bingo, win prizes and enjoy pie and or cookies on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month.

Wednesday, May 25

Colfax – 1 to 4 p.m. – Essentials of Advanced Care Planning – Learn why advance care planning in important for all adults and completing your advance directives. To register online, please visit http://sccel.spokane.edu/ACT-2.aspx or by phone at (509)279-6030.

Colfax – 4 p.m. – Library Board Meeting – Meetings are open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend. Contact Shirley Cornelius at (509)397-4366 for meeting times, locations, or for any other questions.

Thursday, May 26

Colfax – 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. – INBC Blood Drive – Please see the calendar for specific information and instructions for how to donate.

Uniontown – 4 to 5 p.m. – Drama Club; play a drama game, get into character and rehearse and act out scenes with your fellow class mates.

Colfax – 5 p.m. – Celebrating our Veterans, Decoration Day started in 1868 to honor Civil War veterans.  Within 20 years the name was changed to Memorial Day to commemorate all American veterans, and their families, for their selfless service to our country on Thursday, May 26 on the main floor of the Colfax Library.

Albion – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Fireside Chats, and Knit Night at the library.

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.

Free movement class at the Colfax Library

Moving through Life: FREE Light Impact Functional Exercise class for ladies of all ages begins Weds, June 1st from 6-7 pm in the Colfax Library. A great way to relax, move, stretch, strengthen, laugh, balance, connect, breath, dance. Thank you Lisa Johnson for leading this class!

Garfield May Day Celebration

Cars parade in front of Hotel Carter on 2nd and California Streets in Garfield, Washington. Some of the hotel rooms in later years were converted to apartments. http://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/whitman/id/2937/rec/38 Come to Garfield on Saturday May 21st. to see the annual May Day Celebration, eat the wonderful breakfast provided by the boy scouts from 6 to 10 a.m., run the fun run from 8 to 10 a.m., watch the parade at 10:15 a.m., and enjoy food, music, and vendors in the park from noon to 4 p.m.! The library will be hosting a book sale in the park after librarians Sarah Anderson and Tammy Howard go through the parade! For more information visit the Garfield Library facebook page, or the Library events calendar at: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=8076.

Celebrating Our Veterans and the Tradition of Decoration Day

Decoration Day started in 1868 to honor Civil War veterans. Within 20 years the name was changed to Memorial Day to commemorate all American veterans. Join with us as we honor our Whitman County Veterans, and their families, for their selfless service to our country on Thursday, May 26 at 5 p.m. on the main floor of the Colfax Library.

Colfax Community Blood Drive 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Make appointment online at www.inbcsaves.org or by calling 1-800-423-0151.  Sponsor code: WhitmanCountyLibrary.

Celebration highlights include a Color Guard by the Colfax Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop #595, a traditional folk performance by the Ukulele Players of the Palouse, and book donation by Friends of Hospice. For more information, contact Annie Pillers, Friends of Hospice at (509) 332-4414 or the Colfax Library at (509) 397-4366.

Sponsored by Friends of Hospice.  

Garfield May Day Celebration and Library Book Sale

GARFIELD MAYDAY CELEBRATION

Saturday May 21, 2016

 Schedule of Events

Time            Event                                                                                             Location

6 – 10 am     Boy Scout Breakfast                                                            Garfield School Cafeteria

8 – 10 am     Space Race Run, Check in 7:15 am                                                  City Park

9 -10 am       Vendor Set up                                                                                 City Park     

10 – 4 pm     Vendor Sales                                                                                   City Park

                     Library Book Sale                                                                         City Park

                     Silent Auction                                                                                 City Park

                     Raffle – Hog Raffle                                                                         City Park

10:00 am      Lineup for Big Parade              

                     **Start up towards the gas stations at the street crossing

  

10:15 am      Lineup for Kiddie parade on California, and costumes judged

                     **start on California 1 block from down town

10:45 am      Kiddie Costume parade                                                                 Downtown  

Prizes awarded to 1^st, 2^nd, and 3rd

11:00 am       Parade starts Boy Scouts present Flag & the Star Spangled Banner

Noon           Crowning of Royalty

12 – 4 pm     Food served                                                                                      City Park

Burgers by Palouse lions

Hot dogs by Cowboy Dawg            

12 – 2 pm     Potlatch Junior jammers fiddling                                                       City Park

12- 4 pm      Kids games, Bouncy Castle and a 4 in 1 Activity game                       City Park

3:30 pm       Raffle Winner Announced and Auction ends for pickup

The Garfield Community Association would like to thank the many donors and volunteers, whose support makes it possible to continue the community events.

Good Reads: Small Scale Farming

Culinary Herbs for Short-SeasonGardeners by Ernest Small

Gourmet chefs and amateur cooks alike know that cooking with fresh herbs can make an ordinary meal exquisite!  The handy guide shows you practical tips for growing great herbs in a short season. 

The Complete Guide to Small ScaleFarming by Mellisa G. Nelson

This must have guide will teach you everything you need to know about raising beef cattle, rabbits, ducks and other small animals on a small scale.

The Backyard Homestead Book of KitchenKnow How by Andrea Chesman

Growing vegetables and raising livestock is only the beginning of a successful homestead this book will show you how to prepare, cook and preserve food so that none of your bounty goes to waste. 

The Centralia Massacre and Wobbly War of 1919 comes to Colfax and Albion

Learn about The Centralia Massacre

and Wobbly War of 1919

 Thurs, May 19 noon, Colfax Methodist Church*

Thurs, May 19, 6-8 p.m. Colfax Library
Sat, May 21, noon-2 p.m. Colfax Library**
Sat, May 21, 6-8 p.m., Albion Library

 *abbreviated presentation, RSVP to 397-4366 for lunch.
**On Saturday, May 21 author E.B. Goffinet will be on hand with copies of her book Ripples of a Lie detailing her father's experience as a victim of this event.

 

 

eBay Basics class - sign up today!

 

eBay Basics at the Colfax Library

Weds, May 18, 5:30-9 p.m.

$10 call 800-845-3324 to register

Want to sell old items, earn part-time income or start a lucrative eBay business? 

This class is your foundation.

Sponsored by Community Colleges of Spokane ACT 2

Moving Through Life - Light Impact Functional Exercise ... free class!

WCL Calendar May 12-19

WCL May 12-19

Thursday, May 12

Colfax, LaCrosse, Malden & Tekoa – Preschool Classes – Educational activities for children ages 0-6. Visit the online Events Calendar for times and themes.

Colfax – Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Two different classes to meet your needs and fitness level. Call the library at (509) 397-4366 for more information.

 Friday, May 13

All Branches Closed – Annual Staff Development Day – Online services and digital collection remain available.

 Monday, May 16

Colton & LaCrosse – Preschool Programs – Social time for kids and parents with play, singing, crafts and storytelling. Visit the calendar for times.

Colfax – Fitness Programs – Boot-camp, Yoga, Fit & Fun programs for all abilities. Check the calendar or call the library for more information.

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – Caregiver Coffee Group – Free caregiver support group every 1^st and 3^rd Monday.

 Tuesday, May 17

Albion, Endicott, Farmington & Rosalia – Preschool Programs – Social time for kids and parents with play, singing, crafts and storytelling. Visit the calendar for times.

Colfax – 2 to 4 p.m. – Coffee, Cookies & Coloring – Free adult coloring every 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday.

 Wednesday, May 18

Malden, Rosalia, Tekoa & Uniontown – After-school Programs – Kids in grades K-5^th are invited to enjoy a fun activity at the library. Check the online calendar for times and themes.

Colfax – 2 p.m. – Find a Job – Gail Swan, Worksource Employment Specialist demonstrates the latest tools in resume building, winning interview techniques and use of Worksource’s brand new site.

Colfax – 5:30 to 9 p.m. – eBay Basics – Learn this proven method of creating a lucrative home business. Cost is only $10 with registration available at www.scce.spokane.edu/ACT2 or by phone at (509) 279-6030.

Garfield – 5:30 p.m. – Game Night – Fun evening out at the library with friends, games and snacks!

LaCrosse – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Everyone’s welcome to join in the discussion at the Gathering Place.

 Thursday, May 19

Methodist Church in Colfax – noon to 1 p.m. – Centralia Massacre & Wobbly War with Jim Martine. RSVP to the library for lunch at (509) 397-4366.

Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Centralia Massacre & Wobbly War with Jim Martine – A tale so fascinating it is hard to believe it really happened. Jim Martine is a lifelong Seattle-lite where his roots run deep. His lifelong interest in history and love of showmanship makes him an enthusiastic speaker.

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

Did you know?

Did you know Tekoa became one of WCL's first branch libraries - getting its start in 1947?

To learn more about Whitman County's history, visit the Rural Heritage Collection on WCL's website.

New Biographies from YOUR library!

The Last Goodnight by Howard Blum

This riveting biography tells the tale of Betty Pack, a charming, beautiful and intelligent woman who worked for Britain’s MI-6 and then America’s OSS, and who seduced diplomats and military attaches across the globe in exchange for ciphers and secrets that proved to be invaluable in winning the war. 

I Had to Survive by Roberto Cannesa

This biography offers a gripping and heartrending recollection of the harrowing brink-of-death experience that propelled survivor Roberto Canessa to become one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiologists. 

When Breath Becomes Air by PaulKalanithi

This biography tell the story of Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with stage VI lung cancer at the age of thirty-six and who went from being a doctor treating the dying to a patient struggling to live. 

WCL May 5-12

Thursday, May 5

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

Friday, May 6

Colfax – 12 p.m. – Nurture Book Discussion – Everyone’s welcome to join in the discussion. For more information, contact Becky at (509) 397-2550.

Malden – 4:30 p.m. – Teaching Kids to Save – Fun, active program for kids in K-5^th that teaches the importance of saving money and ways to save smart. Special thanks to Washington Trust Bank.

Monday, May 9

St. John – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech Monday – Drop in for help with your basic computer and digital device questions.

Albion – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join in the discussion of The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt.

Gathering Place in LaCrosse – 7 p.m. – Fire, Ice & Floods – Ice Age Floods Institute Palouse Fall Chapter presents an illustrated presentation of Eastern Washington geology and its relation to the Grand Coulee by Gene Kiver, professor emeritus of Geology at Eastern Washington University.

Tuesday, May 10

Endicott, Farmington & Rosalia – Preschool Programs – Social time for kids and parents with play, singing, crafts and storytelling. Visit the calendar for times.

Colfax – 2 to 4 p.m. – Bingo & Pie – Fun afternoon at the library with friends, coffee and pie!

Wednesday, May 11

Albion, Garfield & Oakesdale – Early Learning Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs and more.

Uniontown – 5 p.m. – Adult Craft Night – Fun evening out at the library with coloring, knitting, sewing, art and more!

Thursday, May 12

Uniontown – 4 p.m. – Kids Drama Club – Explore all the facets of drama and theater with improv, games stage lingo and of course FUN.

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

Colton – 6 p.m. – Book Club – Join in the discussion of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Everyone’s welcome.

 

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.