Library Closure

All 14 branches of the Whitman County Library will be closed the week of Aug. 1 to 7, 2016.              




Patrons are welcome to continue using the library website and databases during this week.  We hope that you have a great week and we will see you Monday the 8th!

Interesting Biographies at the Whitman County Library

A Good Man with a Dog by Roger Guay

This biography explores one game warden’s journey from the woods of Maine to the swamps of New Orleans as he and his canine partner tracked down poachers and searched for victims of violent crimes.

Five Presidents by Clint Hill

Secret Service agent Clint Hill gives a rare and fascinating portrait of the American Presidency while protecting Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford. 

The Immortal Irishman by Timothy Egan

This is the biography of an Irish revolutionary who became an American hero when he led the newly formed Irish Brigade in many of the fiercest battles of the Civil War.

Colfax 1st Thursday in August!

Library Closure

All 14 branches of the Whitman County Library will be closed the week of Aug. 1 to 7, 2016.              

Patrons are welcome to continue using the library website and databases during this week.  We hope that you have a great week and we will see you Monday the 8th!

Summer Reading Continues...

You can download a Bingo card in PDF format here. Return your completed Adult Bingo Card to your local library.
For more information on Adult Summer Reading, contact:
Kristie Kirkpatrick by email or at 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.

WCL Weekly Calendar July 28, 2016

County Library Calendar – July 28

Thursday, July 28
Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Fun for Babies and Toddlers – Little ones and their grown-ups are invited to a special lap-time story hour.
Tekoa – 6 - 7p.m. – E-Cigarette’s Finding the Truth Among Vapors – Learn about vaping and e-cigarette health risks, look at the products and know when your children might be at risk.  This is an adult program with real nicotine products.

Friday, July 29
Garfield – 6:00 p.m. – Adult Coloring Night – Did you know that coloring promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety and can help improve your overall mood, along with many other benefits.   Enjoy some coffee, conversation, and coloring.  Bring your favorite coloring book or chose from one of the pages provided.

Saturday, July 30
Albion – 12 - 1 p.m. – Cupcake Picnic – Decorate a cupcake with sweet goodies, kick a ball around, splash around with water toys or jump rope with a huge jump rope! Join us in the park outside the city building celebrating all the fun we've had this summer. It's a special "last hurrah!" before school begins.

Monday, August 1
All Branches – Closed – All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed but our website, catalog and online librarian are always available for your convenience.
Colfax – 6 - 7 p.m. – Fitness Boot Camp – It's not too late to get fit for the summer! Join Fitness Boot Camp on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. at Schmuck Park in Colfax.

Tuesday, August 2
All Branches – Closed – All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed but our website, catalog and online librarian are always available for your convenience.

Wednesday, August 3
All Branches – Closed – All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed but our website, catalog and online librarian are always available for your convenience.

Thursday, August 4
All Branches – Closed – All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed but our website, catalog and online librarian are always available for your convenience.
Colfax – 3:40 – 7:15 p.m. – Rising Stars Summer Dance Classes – Summer Dance classes through Rising Stars Dance Studio.  Rising Stars Dance Studio is owned and directed by Instructor Keri Oldroyd.
Ages 3-5 - Trio of Ballet, Tap & Tumble and Jazz from 3:40 - 4:20 p.m.
Ages 3-5 - Trio of Ballet, Tap & Tumble and Jazz from 4:30 - 5:10 p.m.
Ages 6+ - Trio of Ballet, Tap & Tumble, and Jazz from 5:15 - 6 p.m.
Ages 8+ - Trio of Ballet, Tap & Tumble, and Jazz from 6:10 - 7:10 p.m.

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

Baby & Toddler Story Time at the Rosalia Library!

Little ones and their grown-ups are invited to a special lap-time story hour at the Rosalia library. This program includes games, songs, and stories and is designed for fun, loving, and educational interaction between adult and child.

PJ Storytime-August 10 at 7 pm

Kids of all ages, get comfy in your favorite pajamas, grab your blanket, and come hear bedtime stories at the Colfax Library. Bring the whole family to enjoy engaging stories, songs, and rhymes that support early literacy development.

Join Miss Nichole under the tree in Hayden’s Corner.

Public Forum at the library

Healthy Gardening tips from Rachelle's Booklist

Organic Farming Manual by Ann Larkin Hanson
Whether you’re just starting out or transitioning to an organic way of life this guide will tell you everything you need to know about growing and marketing you produce as well as caring for your animals.

The Naturally Bug-Free Garden by Anna Hess
Put down those harmful sprays and check out this book to learn the natural way to control pests. With over ninety full-color photographs you will easily identify which pests are bugging you!

The Organic Gardener’s Handbook by Frank Tozer
This handy guide includes everything you need to know to create a productive and sustainable organic garden.  Chapters include site selection, garden layout, soil appraisal and more.

WCL Calendar July 21 - 28, 2016

County Library Calendar – July 21

Thursday, July 21

Rosalia – 10:15 a.m. – Final Inning – Join Kathy Wilkes to wrap up the kids' summer reading program with a fun and educational program about America's pastime...BASEBALL!

Tekoa – 12 to 1 p.m. – Summer Reading Olympics – Celebrate the success of completing your summer reading goals with a NERF gun Olympics competition. Hula hoops of dread, Minion targets, CDs of destiny, and many other great games.

Colton & Uniontown – 1:00 p.m. – Gardening for Healthy Living – Join horticulturist Donna Guske Hansen as she explores the health benefits of forming a relationship with Nature, whether the scale of gardening is a few potted herbs on a windowsill in an apartment or vast acreage at the Uniontown branch library.  For more information call the Colton or Uniontown library at 229-3887 or 229-3880 or visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax – 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. – INBC Blood Drive – You may save lives by donating blood at the Colfax Library location. For friends, family and many other patients, you are truly a HERO! Contact the Inland Northwest Blood Center to register the time that is most convenient for you at www.inbcsaves.org.

Friday, July 22

St. John – 11:30 a.m. – Early Learning Summer Reading – Fun Summer reading event with Miss Trinette!

Malden – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Teen Pennant Craft and Lunch – Middle and high school students are invited to the Malden library to create your own pennant and to share a pizza feast!

Garfield – 6:30 p.m. – Gardening for Healthy living – Join horticulturist Donna Guske Hansen as she explores the health benefits of forming a relationship with Nature, whether the scale of gardening is a few potted herbs on a windowsill in an apartment or vast acreage.  For more information visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or call Sarah at 635-1490.

Saturday, July 23

Rosalia – 8:15 a.m. – Library Book Walk for Families – Meet at the library for a 30 minute walk around town for health and lively conversations about the books we are all reading!

Monday, July 25

St. John – 10:30 - 12 – Tween Messy Science –  Kids grades 4 – 8 come to enjoy science in a new way!  We will have a variety of experiments available, so wear your old clothes learn about science.  Contact the St. John library for more information at 648-3319 or visit the calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax – 6 - 8 p.m. – Adult Coding Camp – Adults come exercise your mind and learn computer programming in Coding Camp I!  Each adult will complete 6 LED light experiments using the Arduino platform during this 2 hour class !  Registration is required for this event since space is limited.  For more information or to register call 509-397-4366.

Tuesday, July 26

Colfax – 1 - 3 p.m. – Bingo and Pie – Seniors are invited to come enjoy a great game of Bingo and a slice of Pie downstairs in the meeting room.  

Farmington – 2:30 p.m. – Ready Set READ – This year’s theme is On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!  Join the libraries for fun and fitness!

LaCrosse – 6:30 – 8 p.m. – Adult Coloring Night – Come join us for an evening of relaxation and color.  Coloring has been proven to lower blood pressure.  So come for health reason as well as the fellowship.  Bring your own coloring pens and pencils or use the libraries.  Snacks provided.

Palouse – 6:30 – 8 p.m. – Hit a Homerun with Overdrive – Have you ever wondered how to download the library's audiobooks and e-books to your electronic devices?  Come to the library to learn how to use overdrive!  For more information call Bev at 509-878-1513 or visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Wednesday, July 27

Uniontown – 1:00 p.m. – Ready Set READ – This year’s theme is On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!  Join the libraries for fun and fitness!

Malden – 4 - 6 p.m. – Hit a Homerun with Overdrive – Have you ever wondered how to download the library's audiobooks and e-books to your electronic devices?  Come to the library to learn how to use overdrive!  For more information call Bev at 509-878-1513 or visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Light Impact Exercise – offered for free by Lisa Johnson Shull this fun exercise class will keep you moving!

Thursday, July 28

Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Fun for Babies and Toddlers – Little ones and their grown-ups are invited to a special lap-time story hour at the Rosalia library. This program includes games, songs, and stories and is designed for fun, loving, and educational interaction between adult and child.

Ready Set READ!  Summer reading is happening!  For a complete list of summer 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. Summer Reading signups for youth or completion forms for teens and adults can be accessed from the library’s website.

Snap Circuit Fun-Ages 10 & Up

Snap Circuit Fun @ Colfax LibraryTuesday, Aug. 9, 10-11:30am        

Electricity, motors, resistance, capacitors, transistors, meters, and integrated circuits OH MY!
Curious kids ages 10 and up are invited to learn about electronics with the fun filled Snap Circuit Kit downstairs at the Colfax Library 10-11:30am! Space is limited please call Nichole to register 397-4366.  Sponsored by the WSL!

WCL weekly calendar July 14 - 21, 2016

County Library Calendar – July 14

Thursday, July 14

Rosalia – 10:15 a.m. – Library Records! – Participants work alone and in groups to set and break crazy records all around the library!

Tekoa – 12 to 1 p.m. – Robot fun – My Robots name is Ironman and you can build one in summer reading today!

Rosalia – 5 to 7 p.m. – Hit a homerun with Overdrive – Come to the library to learn how to use Overdrive on your e-reader, tablet or phone.

Friday, July 15

Malden & Rosalia – Cockroach Races & Other Buggy Fun – WSU bug expert Steven Van Vleet is bringing a collection of bugs, alive and dead, and would love to help you identify any bugs you would like to bring!  For times visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax – 6 to 9 p.m. – Voter Forum – The League of Women Voters is hosting the candidates from District 9.

Saturday, July 16

Rosalia – 8:15 a.m. – Library Book Walk for Adults – Meet at the library for a 30 minute walk around town for health and lively conversations about the books we are all reading!

Albion – 12 to 1:30 p.m. – Outdoor Art in the Park! – Learn about watercolor painting with local watercolor artist Kat Downes as she leads us on a walk with paints that will exercise mind and body.

Monday, July 18

Tekoa – 10 to 4 p.m. – Babysitting 101 – Students will learn CPR, choking, child safety, proper diet, and discipline techniques.

St. John – 1 to 3 p.m. – Teen Coding Camp – For grades 6-12.  <Coding Camp> Part 2 is a two-hour camp that introduces teens to robotics engineering with line patterning with RedBot.  Contact the St. John library to register at 648-3319 or visit the calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax – 3:30 p.m. – Caregiver Coffee Group – Caregiver Coffee Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 3:30-4:30 p.m. All paid and unpaid caregivers are welcome to attend the event is free.

Tuesday, July 19

Palouse – 9:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Party Extravaganza – This is an all-out party, playing, cake eating, face painting, prize getting day!!

Endicott – 11:00 a.m. – The Final Stretch – Suzy McNeilly will be at the Endicott Library to give instruction.

Colfax – 1 to 3 p.m. – Coffee Cookies and Coloring – Seniors are invited to come enjoy Coffee, Cookies and Coloring downstairs in the meeting room.  Materials are provided, feel free to bring your own and share too!

Colfax – 4:00 p.m. – Family Yoga – What better way to be introduced to a health & fitness regime than a YOGA class for kids and adults? Join certified Yoga instructor, Suzy McNeilly for basic Yoga fun for the whole family.

Wednesday, July 20

St. John – 1:00 p.m. – Kids Summer Reading Final Party – It's time for our last Summer Reading program.  Come for a party and pick-up your prize bag.

Garfield – 1 p.m. – Summer Reading Olympics – Just as it sounds there will be different events to compete in, lots of fun, and prizes to end our summer reading for the year.

Oakesdale & Uniontown – Ready Set Read – This year’s theme is On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!  Join the libraries for fun and fitness!

Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – Light Impact Exercise – offered for free by Lisa Johnson Shull this fun exercise class will keep you moving!

Malden – 7 p.m. – Final Inning – Join Kathy Wilkes to wrap up the kids' summer reading program with a fun and educational program about America's pastime...BASEBALL!

Thursday, July 21

Rosalia – 10:15 a.m. – Final Inning – Join Kathy Wilkes to wrap up the kids' summer reading program with a fun and educational program about America's pastime...BASEBALL!

Tekoa – 12 to 1 p.m. – Summer Reading Olympics – Celebrate the success of completing your summer reading goals with a NERF gun Olympics competition. Hula hoops of dread, Minion targets, CDs of destiny, and many other great games.

Colton & Uniontown – 1:00 p.m. – Gardening for Healthy Living – Join horticulturist Donna Guske Hansen as she explores the health benefits of forming a relationship with Nature, whether the scale of gardening is a few potted herbs on a windowsill in an apartment or vast acreage at the Uniontown branch library.  For more information call the Colton or Uniontown library at 229-3887 or 229-3880 or visit the library calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax – 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. – INBC Blood Drive – You may save lives by donating blood at the Colfax Library location. For friends, family and many other patients, you are truly a HERO! Contact the Inland Northwest Blood Center to register the time that is most convenient for you at www.inbcsaves.org.

Ready Set READ!  Summer reading is happening!  For a complete list of summer 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. Summer Reading signups for youth or completion forms for teens and adults can be accessed from the library’s website.

Voter Forum!

Prime Day!

Amazon's second-annual Prime Day is on July 12 and will feature more than 100,000 deals exclusively for Prime members, making it one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Remind your supporters to shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to Friends of Whitman County Library.  Use the following message and link below in email, social media and on your website to tell your employees, donors and volunteers about how to get amazing deals on Prime Day and generate donations. Also, copy and share the image in this email. When you Start With a Smile on Prime Day, Amazon donates to Friends of Whitman County Library. Shop for great deals at smile.amazon.com/gp/charity/homepage

Blood Drive-Colfax Library Location-July 21

The gift of blood is the gift of life. You can save the lives of three people by donating blood Thursday, July 21 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.

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.
Everyone can now do their health history question ahead of time! This will save a ton of time in the registration process! Donors can still come in as usual without completing the questions, this just helps speed up the process for those in a hurry. Here are all of the specifics:

1. The donor must wait to complete the questionnaire until the day of blood drive
2. Log on to www.inbcsaves.org and click on the complete health history icon
3. If you do the questions on the computer you will need to print out a barcode, if you do the questions on your phone simply keep the bar code up on the screen and we can scan it from there
4. You MUST put your legal name when filling it out. Example if I put Nikki rather than Nicole when I got to the blood drive I would have to do the entire thing over again.

Great titles for Summer Reading and Healthy Living

Genetic Roulette by Jeffery M. Smith

Continuing with our summer of getting heathy series WCL challenges you to learn more about the foods you’re eating and how they may be affecting your health.  This documentary points to genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates, food allergies and health problems. 

Got the facts on Milk? By Shira Lane

Also known as “The Milk Documentary” this entertaining and award winning documentary dares to question the much publicized health benefits of milk and dairy products. 

GMO OMG by Elizabeth Kucinich

This documentary follows one father in his search for answers about genetically modified food and how it affects our children, our health, the health of our planet and our freedom of choice. 

Family Yoga-July 19 at 4 pm

Family Yoga

Are you feeling overwhelmed with work, meals, swim practice, laundry, dance class, birthday parties, and an endless list of other activities? Is it difficult to find an inexpensive program that each family member can enjoy that doesn’t take up too much time for an already over packed schedule? Then the Colfax Library has a suggestion for you!


You’re invited to enjoy the healthy benefits of beginning Yoga with your kids on Tuesday, July 19 at 4:00 p.m. This free class is provided by the Friends of the Colfax Library. Join certified Yoga instructor, Suzy McNeilly for family bonding time appropriate for ages 3 through adult.


Yoga is physically, mentally, and emotionally beneficial for all ages. This class is designed for family togetherness with interactive poses, movement, breathing and relaxation. No previous Yoga experience required. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Call the Colfax Library at 397-4366 for details or visit www.whitco.lib.wa.us for information about this and many other engaging programs for all ages at the Whitman County Library.

Lego Contest-July 12-Colfax Library

    

Oakesdale Old Mill Days

The parade route was on Steptoe Avenue and First Street in Oakesdale, Washington. The white building in the background is where Crossett's Market is currently located.

OAKESDALE OLD MILL DAYS

July 8 & 9, 2016

Friday July, 8:

Bingo     6 - 8 p.m. at the Museum

Pulled Pork Sandwiches     6 - 8 p.m. at the Museum

Beer and Wine Garden     7 - 10 p.m. at the City Shop

Saturday July, 9: 

Fireman's Breakfast     7 - 10 a.m. at the Fire Station

5 mile Fun Run     8 a.m. at the Park

Adult and Kids Triathlon     8 a.m. at the Park 

          (Registeration at the park on race day 7:00 a.m.)

Parade     11 a.m. Downtown

Vendors     10 - 3 on Steptoe Ave.

Museum Tours     10 - 6 at the Museum

Food     10 a.m. - 10 p.m. 1st and Steptoe

Beer and Wine Garden     11 a.m. - mid-night at the City Shop

Softball Game     Noon at the Baseball Field

Egg Toss     1 p.m. on Steptoe Ave. 

Kid Games     2 p.m. at the Park

Swimming     1 - 8 p.m. at the Pool

Cake Walk     10 a.m. - ??? at the Park

Book Sale and Spin Wheel     ALL Afternoon at the Library

Ice Cream Wagon     ALL Afternoon at the Park

Mid-night Swim     9 p.m. - mid-night at the Pool

Photo courtesy of Whitman County Rural Heritage at http://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/  

Concrete River Festival

Colfax Concrete River Festival

CRAZY DAYS!

July 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2016

 July 7th: 

First Thursday: Red White and Win!  Downtown from 3 to 7 p.m.

July 8th:

Art Walk: Look for crack art as you walk through historic downtown

CRF Beer Gardens: 5 - 10 p.m. in the City Hall Parking lot

Annual Rolling Hills Derby Dames Roller Derby Scrimmage: 7 p.m. at City Hall

Cruise Night; 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. on Mill street from Park to Canyon

July 9th:

City Wide Garage Sale: 8 to 11 a.m.

Food and Craft Vendors: Downtown from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parade: 11 a.m.  Join the Library and walk or ride a bike, skateboard, or skates through the parade, line up at 10:15 on the corner of Spring and Mill Streets.

Kids Carnival: noon to 3 p.m. at Eells Park

Second Story Historic Preservation Tours: Noon Downtown

Annual Run: 1 p.m. Register for the costume run at www.eventbrite.com

Duck Dash: 3 p.m. at the Old Chase Bank, see which duck finishes first at Rosauers

Battle of the Bands: 4 to 7 p.m. at the corner of Mill and Wall streets.

CRF: Concert Keith and the Hankers 7 p.m. on the corner of Mill and Wall streets.

FireWorks: from the Big Blue Water Tank 10 p.m.

Late Night Swim: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Pool

July 10th:

Church at the Park: Schmuck Park 10:30 a.m.

PJ Storytime-Colfax July 13 & August 10

Albion's 4th of July Book Sale!

All kinds of books for sale and every book is $1. All money raised from this book sale goes to support programs at the Albion Library. Come browse the tables of books, find your next great read, and your money will help us buy art supplies and bring great programs to Albion throughout the year!  Book Sale goes from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Library.  

Endicott's 4th of July Kiddie Parade

All kiddos are invited to participate in the Endicott Library July 4th Kiddie Bike Parade July 4th!

Meet @ 5:45 pm behind the concession building at the Endicott School, the parade starts at 6:00 pm.

Prizes awarded for the best decorations!

Rachelle's suggestions for Patriotic non-fiction.

Bill O’Reilly’s Legends and Lies: ThePatriots by David Fisher

Each chapter of this audio book features a different founding father and gives an eye opening look at the Revolutionary War as told through the lives of its leaders.

The Founding of America by the HistoryChannel

The inspiring early days of American spring to life in spellbinding detail in this sweeping 14 disk non-fiction DVD set.

1776 by David McCullough

This Pulitzer Prize winning novel tells the intensely human story of those who marched with General George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence when the whole of the American cause was riding on their success.