WCL Highlights Aug. 22-29

Thursday, August 22

Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. – Free Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in the Center – First session from 6-7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Second session from 7-8 p.m. is for teens and adults.

 

Saturday, August 24

Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime – Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures.

 

Monday, August 26

St. John – 11:30 a.m. – Lapsit Fun for the 3 and under crowd.

 

Tuesday, August 27

Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures.

Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. – Free Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in the Center – First session from 6-7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Second session from 7-8 p.m. is for teens and adults.

 

Wednesday, August 28

Uniontown – 6 p.m. – Pajama Storytime – Children wear your jammies and snuggle up for a bedtime story.

 

Thursday, August 29

Albion – 4 p.m. – After School Program – Kids are invited to a fun after school craft project.

INBC/Bon Jovi Tickets/Colfax Library-Sept. 24

Awesome! You can save the lives of three people by donating blood Tuesday, September 24 at the Colfax Library from 2:15-5:30 p.m. and be entered in a drawing to win two tickets to Bon Jovi.   Appointments may be made online at the Inland Northwest Blood Center www.inbcsaves.org
or walk-ins are welcome.

FREE Wii Party for Kids-Aug. 19

 

The Friends of Whitman County Library are sponsoring a Book Sale Blowout in the Colfax Library through the end of August. To clear out a backlog of items, extra tables have been set up and prices reduced. Hours of the sale are Mondays through Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. All proceeds benefit library programs and projects countywide.

 

The library accepts quality materials for adding to the collection and also for addition into the Friends of the Library sales stock. For more information about donating items or about the book sale, contact Peggy Bryan at 509-397-4366.

Weeds or insects got you down? Mark your calendar for this event...

Whitman County Library is partnering with the Washington State University Extension Office to help gardeners and farmers identify and control weeds and insects. In workshops set for August 21 and 22, residents can bring their questions about weeds and insects to one of eight scheduled open format programs for individual help from the following experts: Stephen Van Vleet - the Regional Extension Specialist in Agriculture and Natural Resources has 20 years of education and experience in Entomology and Agronomy. Nelle Murray - the Noxious Weed Control Coordinator from Asotin County. Richard Old - has a doctorate in Weed Science from U of Idaho and is a Western Weed ID Specialist. Wednesday, Aug 21 Colfax 10 to 11:30, Oakesdale 12 to 1, Tekoa 1:30 to 3, St. John 4 to 5:30 Thursday, Aug 22 Lacrosse 10 to 11:30, Palouse 1:30 to 3, Albion 3:30 to 4:30, Colton 5 to 6:30 For further details, contact the Colfax library branch, 397-4366 or toll-free at 1-877-733-3375.

Reading just got more lucrative for Whitman County adults thanks to a donation from the Coeur d‘Alene Casino and Resort. Now all adult finishers in the library’s Summer Reading program will be included in a grand prize drawing for a gift basket from the Resort that includes an overnight stay and 2 tickets to the buffet. Adult finishers also have a chance at a second prize of a $50 Rosauers gift card courtesy of the Friends of Whitman County Library.

To enter, adults just need to read and briefly review 3 books by August 31. Besides the countywide grand prize drawings, finishers will receive a variety of prizes from local business sponsors. Entry forms are available at all 14 branch locations or online from the library’s website www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Teens Summer Reading also continues through the end of August, with grand prize being an HD flip video camera. Webb’s Slough donated Sprint Boat Race youth tickets to each branch for teen drawing prizes. Three short book reviews submitted online or in person is all that’s needed for entry. Additional prizes and drawings for teens vary by branch location.

While children’s Summer Reading has officially ended for the summer, librarians are happy to accept late finishers and reward young readers with a prize. For more information about Summer Reading programs, contact Whitman County Library at 509-397-4366.

WCL Highlights Aug. 15-22

Thursday, August 15 Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. & 7 to 8 p.m. – Free Martial Arts & Self Defense Classes in the Center – First session from 6-7 p.m. for ages 4-12. Second session from 7-8 p.m. is for teens and adults. Saturday, August 17 Garfield – 3 p.m. – Potluck Book Club – First meeting to discuss what books to read for September and October. Monday, August 19 Endicott – 11 a.m. – Learn more about recycling and how to better your community with Judi Grey. Colfax – 2 to 3 p.m. – Wii Party – Kids grades 1 and up are invited to play Wii Rock Band, Mario Kart and other fun games. Tuesday, August 20 Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Storytime - Bring in the little ones for fun stories, songs, crafts and adventures. Colfax – 6 p.m. – Book Club - Join the discussion of “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls at the Colfax Golf Course. Wednesday, August 21 Colfax, Tekoa & St John – Expert Information on Horticulture Pests – Check the Events Calendar for times. St. John – Noon – Tween Party – Students grades 4 through 8 are invited to crafts, Wii games and lots of pizza, soda and treats. Thursday, August 22 Albion, Colton & Palouse – Expert Information on Horticulture Pests – Bring your questions about weeds and insects for individual help with experts: Stephen Van Vleet, Nelle Murray and Richard Old. Check the Events Calendar for times.