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Summer Reading with NewsBank

Discover the new “2020 Summer Reading” topic on the home page of WCL's free resource, NewsBank. It features useful research content about fantasy, fairy tales, mythology, games, activities and more!

Access NewsBank here.

NewsBank is a free resource from Whitman County Library - Explore and research people, events, and issues in Washington State, across the globe, and throughout history.

Libey Gallery Online Art Show

Follow the link above to take a virtual art tour

While Libey Gallery in The Center at Colfax Library remains closed due to Coronavirus, the library has posted its first online art show!

While this first show features a sampling of artwork and photography by various artists, future segments will showcase artists talking about their work, their influences, style, and more. 

Artists showing in the gallery include Gabriella Ball, Vicki Broeckel, Dan Codd, Ken Carper, Bob Krikac, Sharon Lindsey, Tom Mohr, Marla Robbins, Russ Robbins, Nancy Rothwell, and Carrie Vielle.

Fairytale Art Contest

Welcome to the Fairy Tale Creature Art Show

Children and teens throughout Whitman County did a fantastic job! A BIG THANK YOU to all who participated. The six randomly drawn winners have a ribbon on their entry. Take a look! 

View the art contest entries now

Stream Documentaries and Movies with Kanopy

Check Out this List of the Top 20 Documentaries Streaming on Kanopy

Kanopy Movie Streaming is available for FREE, thanks to the support of an anonymous donor. Enjoy thousands of thoughtful films and documentaries along with Kanopy Kids to challenge young minds, click here to start streaming.

Pacific Northwest Trivia, Compete & WIN!

Compete in a special trivia contest featuring Pacific Northwest history, nature, and interesting facts Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. on Whitman County Library’s Facebook Live.

The first place player will win Lonely Planet’s Guidebook, “The Pacific Northwest’s Best Trips.” This is also a great way to check off “attend a library program” on your adult summer reading challenge, available at www.whitco.lib.wa.us and through curbside pickup.

It will be tons of fun for Whitman County residents and all Washingtonians. So please join us for some friendly competition from home….you may even learn something new about your neck of the woods!

Be sure to tune into trivia this week, and every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on WCL’s Facebook Live. If the video doesn’t appear, simply refresh your browser.

If you have questions about this or other adult summer reading events, please contact Sarah Phelan-Blamires at the Colfax Library by calling 509-397-4366 or emailing sarahp@whitco.lib.wa.us.

Congratulations to our Latest Library Supporter of the Month

Thank You Jody Opheim

Jody Opheim was honored as June's Library Supporter of the Month for her outstanding effort securing grant funds to enhance library services, generous support of Friends of WCL, and active engagement with communities in Whitman County.

See all of our supporters

What's Happening Online and at Your Library

UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS

Wednesday, July 8, 2 to 5 p.m. - Summer Reading Info @ St. John Pool

Thursday, July 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Summer Reading Info @ Lamont Community Bldg.

Thursday, July 9 & Friday, July 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - FREE Grab-n-Go Book Bags @ Colfax Library

Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. - Trivia Night on WCL's Facebook Page with Colfax Librarian, Sarah

Monday, July 13 at 1 p.m. - Crazy 8s Online with St. John Librarian, Clancy

Tuesday, July 14 at 4:30 p.m. - Clown Around with Charles: Live Performance on Zoom

Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. - Teen/Tween STAR WARS Trivia on Zoom with Endicott Librarian, Tia

Wednesday, July 15 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - Summer Reading FUN Online with St. John Librarian, Clancy

Wednesday, July 15, 3 to 5:30 p.m. - Blood Drive @ The Center at Colfax Library

Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. - Trivia Night: PNW Edition with Colfax Librarian, Sarah

Garfield, Oakesdale, Palouse, St. John & Tekoa - Town Scavenger Hunt

Throughout this Summer, "Imagine Your Story" with town scavenger hunts, grab-and-go activity kits, and obstacle courses. Check your library's ongoing events here!

For details about these events, including how to attend online programs, click here

Find Comfort, Perspective & Escape with Some of Our Favorite Reads

Rosalia Branch Manager, Marcy Campbell, Encourages Readers to Find Comfort in their Old Favorites

Marcy shared, “I am rereading several old favorites. I find comfort in these familiar books because I know what is going to happen...no uncertainty here! Each of these authors have a way with words which make their worlds come alive. I am rereading the 'Anne of Green Gables' series by L.M. Montgomery, 'Chief Inspector Gamache' series by Louise Penny, and the 'Harry Potter' series by J. K. Rowling."

Shelly Ausmus, Tekoa & Oakesdale Branch Manager, Recommends Reading for Perspective

Shelly has been reading 'Beneath the Tamarind Tree' by Isha Sesay, which was recommended to her by a library patron. Shelly explained a little about the book, “It recounts the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Nigeria by Boko Haram terrorists; it has broadened my perspective to look at the hardships of others who are in situations much more challenging than my own.”

Clancy Pool, St. John Branch Manager, Suggests Picking a Title to Escape into the Past

Clancy recommends 'The Source' by James A. Michener. She said, "As someone with an interest in archaeology and bible history, I’ve read it several times and seem to get something new at every reading." The novel is based on Michener’s research so most of the characters, while well rounded and interesting, come from his storytelling mind. Clancy went on to say "I’m sure it will draw you in and give you a better sense of Middle Eastern history. I hope you will check it out and let me know what you think!"

OverDrive is postponing Big Library Read, originally scheduled for June 22 - July 13, to August. They are sorry for the inconvenience.

The Big Library Read is available June 22 through July 13! Borrow the featured title "The Darwin Affair" by Tim Mason with no waitlists or holds from Libby & OverDrive

Intellectually stimulating and viscerally exciting, "The Darwin Affair" is breathtaking from start to stop." -- Wall Street Journal

London, June 1860: When an assassination attempt is made on Queen Victoria, and a petty thief is gruesomely murdered moments later—and only a block away—Chief Detective Inspector Charles Field quickly surmises that these crimes are connected to an even more sinister plot. Was Victoria really the assassin’s target? Are those closest to the Crown hiding something? And who is the shadowy figure witnesses describe as having lifeless, coal-black eyes? Read the rest of the summary at biglibraryread.com.

Use #BigLibraryRead on social media for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet from OverDrive!

NewsBank: Learn about Lady Liberty

Over 130 years ago this month, in June 1885 the Statue of Liberty Arrives in New York City from France

On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City – a gift from France as an expression of friendship, mutual desire for freedom, and to honor the late President Lincoln for his abolishment of slavery.

Read about Lady Liberty’s history from the Lake County News in NewsBank’s resource: https://bit.ly/3diOidL

NewsBank is a free resource from Whitman County Library - Explore and research people, events, and issues across the globe and throughout history, access NewsBank now.